FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – Tree mortality has been a big problem throughout California because of the drought the last several years, as well as bark beetles. Pacific Gas & Electric is removing dead trees and dead tree debris across ten counties which have declared tree mortality emergencies – incluidng Fresno, Madera and Tulomne counties. So far…… MORE
COARSEGOLD (KMJ) — A man who allegedly threatened to shoot someone who spilled coffee on him, has been arrested by Madera County Sheriff’s Office. The incident at Chukchansi Gold Resort was reported around 6am Wednesday. Deputies were told by site security that the suspect showed a handgun to an employee, and when they responded to…… MORE
(KMJ) – The Valley filmmakers who brought you “The Gallows” are looking to scare up more actors here in Central California. Chris Lofing and Travis Cluff will hold an open audition on Saturday, May 6th here in Fresno. They are seeking Native Malaysians or those of Malaysian decent for a day of filming. It is for…… MORE
2000 High school students from Northern and Central California are brining light to classrooms across the world. More than 100 portable solar kits, supplied by the nonprofit, We Share Solar, will be placed into the hands of high school students, who will then build “Solar Suitcases,” thanks to a $400,000 dollar grant from PG&E. The…… MORE
FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ) — Despite a greater acceptance of generic drugs, health insurers are spending substantially more on prescription medications. According to a new study from the Blue Cross Blue Shield Association, costs have risen by more than 70 percent since 2010. Much of that is being attributed to high cost specialty drugs, used to treat Hepatitis…… MORE
FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ) — When it comes to advice for your career, it may be best to take it with a grain of salt, especially if it comes from those close you. A new Accounttemps survey finds 66 percent of employees have been given bad advice at some point, with the most common source being friends.…… MORE
FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – The U.S. housing market has yet to fully recover from the housing market crash nearly a decade ago – but some markets have barely recovered at all. Fresno is one of those markets. According to a new study by Trulia, Fresno ranks third in the nation in least recovered housing markets…… MORE
VISALIA (KMJ) — Tulare County’s law enforcement paid their respects Wednesday morning to those who lost their lives in the line of duty. Personnel paused to remember local, state, and federal law enforcement who made the ultimate sacrifice for safety. The crowd, which included officers from CHP and local police departments, gathered outside the Peace…… MORE
YOSEMITE (KMJ) — The warmer temperatures forecast this week, could mean flooding at Yosemite National Park as the snow starts to melt. The focus of concern is the Merced River, which the National Weather Service reveals is expected to remain a concern until the end of the week. “Our gauge of record, if you will,…… MORE
FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – The City of Fresno is holding a series of community workshops to give citizens the opportunity to provide input on its Parks Master Plan Update, a plan that will guide the growth and management of Fresno’s park system into the future. The workshops are scheduled in each City Council district, starting May…… MORE
