Category Archives: Local News

FDA Recalls Hummus Over Listeria Concerns

FDA Recalls Hummus Over Listeria Concerns

  A Knoxville, Tennessee company, House of Thaller, is voluntarily recalling selected 10-ounce packages of Hummus with Pine Nut topping, because an ingredient supplier notified the FDA that it has the potential to be contaminated with Listeria. The products come in 10-ounce, clear, round plastic cups with a clear or colored plastic lid: •Fresh Foods…MORE

Alleged Fresno Police Car Vandal Busted

Alleged Fresno Police Car Vandal Busted

FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ) — A woman with multiple outstanding warrants has been busted, after allegedly vandalizing Fresno PD patrol cars, and the Fresno Fire Department’s Station 8. 46-year-old Sylviastina Beltran damaged 3 police cars, and smashed a window at the fire station. Beltran told investigators she went on the crime spree because of her dislike…MORE

Public Warned To Avoid Contact With Blue-Green Algae Found in San Luis Reservoir

Public Warned To Avoid Contact With Blue-Green Algae Found in San Luis Reservoir

– FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – Blue-Green algae found in San Luis Reservoir prompts DWR to urge public to avoid water contact with the bloom. The Department of Water Resources is warning boaters and recreational users to avoid direct contact with or use of waters containing blue-green algae (cyanobacteria) in San Luis Reservoir in Merced County. The…MORE

Americans Saving More of Their Earnings

Americans Saving More of Their Earnings

FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ) —  The start of a reversal, when it comes to poor financial habits. A new BankRate.com study shows the percentage of Americans who have enough savings to cover 6 months of living expenses has risen to 31 percent. That’s compared to 28 percent last year, and only 22 percent in 2015. 25 percent…MORE

CCSPCA Warns About Animals Suffering In The Heat

CCSPCA Warns About Animals Suffering In The Heat

FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – The Central California SPCA is warning residents to take extra caution with their pets in the heat. Spokesperson Walter Salvari says the SPCA is being inundated with calls complaining about animals suffering from blistering temperatures. “We receive phone calls through our dispatch department for animals that are suffering from heat stroke.…MORE

Fresno City Council Refuses To Give To Legal Defense Fund

Fresno City Council Refuses To Give To Legal Defense Fund

FRESNO (KMj) — The City of Fresno will not be contributing to a legal defense fund for its undocumented residents facing federal deportation proceedings. Fresno City Council’s decision came just after 9.30am Tuesday, during a crowded budget hearing. “This motion was made because there is a tremendous need in our community,” began Councilmember Esmeralda Soria.…MORE

Fresno Man Dies In Double Shooting Outside Auto Parts Store On Fig Garden Loop

Fresno Man Dies In Double Shooting Outside Auto Parts Store On Fig Garden Loop

UPDATE: The Fresno County Coroner’s Office has released the name of the victim of yesterday’s homicide in Northwest Fresno at Fig Garden Loop.  He is Deionte Wade, 20, of Fresno.   FRESNO CA (KMJ) – Two people were shot outside the AutoZone on the Fig Garden Loop, in North West Fresno, Monday afternoon. Multiple calls of…MORE

Study: Calif. Severely Needs More Housing

Study: Calif. Severely Needs More Housing

FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ) — The Golden State is at risk of losing generations of potential homeowners in the coming decades, if it fails create a greater supply of housing. According to the Center for California Real Estate, the lack of affordable housing could become a muti-decade issue, which will prevent millennials, and potentially their children, from…MORE

Amazon Breaks Ground on 850,000 Sq. Ft. Fresno Facility

Amazon Breaks Ground on 850,000 Sq. Ft. Fresno Facility

FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – “This is the game changer for the City of Fresno,” said Mayor Lee Brand, at the groundbreaking of the new 850,000-square foot facility, due to open in 2018 in southwest Fresno. “This starts to change the narrative of Fresno.  Fresno is successful.  Bringing 1500 jobs to Fresno is an amazing feat.”…MORE

Pools, Cooling Centers Open During Heatwave

Pools, Cooling Centers Open During Heatwave

  FRESNO, CA –  Cooling centers are activated when the temperature in Fresno is forecast to be 105°F or above by the National Weather Service. Cooling centers will be open at the following locations: • Ted C. Wills Community Center, 770 N. San Pablo • Frank H. Ball Neighborhood Center, 760 Mayor • Mosqueda Community…MORE