FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – PG&E typically sees a spike in the number of power outages caused by metallic balloons during the graduation season. “California state law requires that every mylar balloon is sold with a weight, those weights are meant to stay on those balloons to ensure that they don’t get out of the…… MORE
FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ) — Decreasing inventory and lower affordability have led to a 4-month decline in home sales. The California Association of Realtors says they declined by nearly 6 percent in April compared to March. Sales were down by more than 11 percent, here in the Central Valley. Spring is usually a busy season for home…… MORE
FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ) — Companies seeking to hire millennials are increasingly offering student loan assistance. According to a new Challenger, Gray & Christmas survey, more than 70 percent of employers say helping employees with educational debts, is playing a greater role in attracting younger talent. Student loans account for the second highest consumer burden in the…… MORE
MADERA (KMJ) — Valley Children’s Healthcare now has to its name the ESGR’s “Above and Beyond Award,” which celebrates its treatment of military personnel in its employment. It was handed to CEO Todd Suntrapak during a ceremony inside the group’s Madera County hospital Thursday morning. “It doesn’t mean you just meet the standards of the…… MORE
FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ) — The San Joaquin Valley Air District is offering incentives for zero-emission lawn mower purchases. They’re offering rebates of $250 in an effort to get local residents to abandon their gas-powered mowers. To qualify, you’ll have to take your old mower to an authorized dismantling company, and submit paperwork within 30 days of…… MORE
FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ) — Known for the booming tech and agriculture industries, the Golden State is also the nation’s most creative. According to the latest Otis Report on the Creative Economy of California, the state employs the highest number of people in industries such as entertainment, media, publishing, architecture, and fashion. The combined economic output…… MORE
FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ) — Known for the booming tech and agriculture industries, the Golden State is also the nation’s most creative. According to the latest Otis Report on the Creative Economy of California, the state employs the highest number of people in industries such as entertainment, media, publishing, architecture, and fashion. The combined economic output is…… MORE
FRESNO, CA ( KMJ ) – Enjoy a bottle of red wine and help animals in the process. It’s a good pairing… wine sales to help some of the Central Valley’s stray and homeless animals. The new red wine is being released in a partnership by the Central California SPCA and C.G. Di Arie Vineyard and…… MORE
FRESNO (KMJ) — Law enforcement all over the world is now on alert after the deadly terrorist attack in the United Kingdom; but Fresno’s Police Chief says fighting it begins with awareness. “The way that we ensure that occurs is we’re part of the FBI Joint Terrorism task force, and we are ensuring that we’re…… MORE
FRESNO, CA (KMJ) Fresno Mayor Lee Brand on Tuesday unveiled a $1.138 billion budget for the fiscal year 2018. The spending plan is Brand’s first since taking office in January. Mayor Brand will present the proposed budget to Fresno City Council at its meeting on Thursday, May 25, 2017. The City of Fresno’s budget…… MORE
