Category Archives: Local News

VIDEO: City of Fresno, Police Dept. Sued in Dylan Noble Death
FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – The city of Fresno and the police department are being sued for the shooting death of unarmed teen Dylan Noble. In June, Noble was struck by gun fire four times by two officer...
Cumulus Media Sep 01, 2016

Swearengin Endorses Brand for Fresno Mayor
FRESNO (KMJ) — Outgoing Fresno Mayor Ashley Swearengin is throwing her support behind Councilman Lee Brand to replace her in 2017. “I’m very pleased today, to recommend to the people...
Cumulus Media Sep 01, 2016

CA May Soon Require Background Checks for Uber, Lyft Drivers
FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ) — If a bill making its way to the desk of Gov. Jerry Brown is signed into law, background checks would be required for drivers of ride-sharing companies, such and Uber and L...
Cumulus Media Sep 01, 2016

Republican Poochigian Endorses Democrat Perea
https://www.kmjnow.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/461/2016/09/AG-NEW-POOCHIGIAN.mp3 (KMJ) Republican Fresno County Supervisor Debbie Poochigian is breaking from the GOP by announcing Thursday her suppor...
Cumulus Media Sep 01, 2016

700 Attend Water Forum Hosted By Congressman Nunes
(KMJ) – Time to push lawmakers for more water storage and dams – that was the message of a water forum organized by Congressman Devin Nunes. that took place in Tulare on Wednesday, ...
Cumulus Media Aug 31, 2016

Apple Hit With Class-Action Lawsuit Over “Touch Disease”
FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ) — Apple is being hit with a class-action lawsuit, over what’s being called the “touch disease.” It refers to a problem affecting some iPhone 6 and 6 Plus d...
Cumulus Media Aug 31, 2016

Report: Fewer Data Breaches Occurring, More Damage Being Done
FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ) — The number of data breaches is down by about 17 percent, compared this time last year. However, the number of compromised records is soaring, according to cyber security f...
Cumulus Media Aug 31, 2016

Caruthers Teacher Arrested on Child Porn Charges
CARUTHERS, CA (KMJ) – The Fresno County Sheriff’s Office announced the arrest of 46-year-old Gregory Carr – a 7th/8th grade teacher at Caruthers Elementary School – on felony p...
Cumulus Media Aug 31, 2016

Domestic Violence Allegations Lead To Revival Of CA Unpaid Time Off Bill
FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ) — Some new parents in the Golden State would be able to request unpaid time off, without the fear of ending up unemployed, under a revived bill that’s advancing in Sac...
Cumulus Media Aug 31, 2016
Calif. Lawmakers Back Trial of New Voting Method
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) - California lawmakers are supporting an experiment with a new method of casting ballots. Legislation sent to Gov. Jerry Brown on Monday would allow counties to send a ballot t...
Cumulus Media Aug 30, 2016
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