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Wells Fargo Insurance Scandal Prompts State Investigation

Wells Fargo Insurance Scandal Prompts State Investigation

FRESNO (KMJ) — The State of California is now investigating Wells Fargo, after the company publicly admitted that it had forced extra insurance on some of its auto-loan customers who already had coverage. In a news release, the company apologized for its actions and promised to rectify the situation for impacted customers (click here to…MORE

“Business As Usual” At Gar Tootelian Following Massive Weekend Fire

“Business As Usual” At Gar Tootelian Following Massive Weekend Fire

REEDLEY (KMJ) — It’s “business as usual” at Gar Tootelian, following a devastating weekend fire at the Reedley facility. The blaze left the shop area of the site charred and flattened. Crews were called to the Fresno County intersection of Crawford and South Avenues Sunday, to find the flames taking hold. “Right now the shop…MORE

GAR Tootelian Plant Catches Fire

GAR Tootelian Plant Catches Fire

(KMJ)  Firefighters from several area agencies battled a blaze at the GAR Tootelian agricultural chemical facility on Sunday. The plant, near Reedley, is located at South & Crawford Avenues. Witnesses reported hearing explosions when the four-alarm fire erupted around 12pm. Photo credit: Michael Bernardoni There are no reports of any injuries.  The cause of the…MORE

Woman’s Body Found in Flowerbed In Visalia

Woman’s Body Found in Flowerbed In Visalia

FRESNO,CA (KMJ) – A homicide investigation is underway in Visalia. Just after 3:30 am, Friday, August 4th, Visalia police officers responded to the 1600 block of South Mooney Blvd. They were checking on a report of a woman sleeping in a flower bed. Upon arrival, officers found that the woman “sleeping” in a flower bed…MORE

Study Of Veterans Finds Yoga Effective at Reducing Symptoms of Depression

Study Of Veterans Finds Yoga Effective at Reducing Symptoms of Depression

[Photo: CBS File] FRESNO, CA (KMJ) -A new study of veterans finds yoga effective at reducing symptoms of depression. In the study, 21 older male veterans participated in twice-weekly hatha yoga classes for eight weeks. The research focused on the acceptability and antidepressant effects of hatha yoga, the branch of yoga that emphasizes physical exercises, along…MORE

Fresno’s Tuolumne Street Bridge Reopens After HSR Upgrade

Fresno’s Tuolumne Street Bridge Reopens After HSR Upgrade

FRESNO (KMJ) — Traffic is once again able to cross the rail line running under Tuolumne Street, with the re-opening of the bridge linking Downtown Fresno’s H Street to F Street. Traffic had been diverted away from the area following the crossing’s closure in January 2016 (click here to read more). It was then destroyed…MORE

FCC Continues Crackdown on Robocalls

FCC Continues Crackdown on Robocalls

FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ) — The Federal Communications Commission is slapping Best Insurance Contracts with an $82 million fine. The commission says the company was behind 200 thousand robocalls a day, trying to selling insurance policies. Phone numbers were altered, to make the calls appear as though they were local. The FCC says disguising caller ID information…MORE

Flames Destroy Fresno Home – Crews Say Debris Contributed To Spread

Flames Destroy Fresno Home – Crews Say Debris Contributed To Spread

FRESNO (KMJ) — Two people are now staying in temporary accommodation, after a fire forced out of their Fresno home. The blaze was first called in around 4.30am Friday, to a building close to Grantland and Ashlan Avenues in West Central Fresno. It was soon upgraded to a second alarm. “It was one home involved…MORE