Category Archives: Local News

Grizzlies Looking For Locals To Perform The National Anthem

Grizzlies Looking For Locals To Perform The National Anthem

FRESNO (KMJ) — Officials with the Fresno Grizzlies are once again searching for talented performers, to bring the National Anthem to Chukchansi Park. “The Central Valley is filled with people with amazing voices and musical skill,” says Grizzlies Events & Entertainment Manager Ray Ortiz. “These auditions and performing at the ballpark give people the chance…MORE

Fewer Undocumented Calif. Students Seeking Financial Aid

Fewer Undocumented Calif. Students Seeking Financial Aid

FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ) — The number of undocumented students seeking financial aid in the California Community Colleges System, is down by more than 40 percent from last year. With just days before the deadline, there are only around 20,000 Dream Act applications on file, according to the California Student Aid Commission. The 113-campus State Community Colleges…MORE

Bail Set at $1M for 88 Yr Old Woman

(KMJ)      An elderly north valley woman is behind bars facing serious charges.  And it’s unlikely she’ll be set free anytime soon. The Stockton Record reports 88-year old Amalia Guerrero has been charged with first degree attempted premeditated murder. Investigators say Guerrero, of Stockton, stabbed her 57-year old son earlier this week. She appeared in…MORE

“Have you seen my Congressperson” Rallies Across Central Valley 

“Have you seen my Congressperson” Rallies Across Central Valley 

FRESNO, CA ( KMJ) – On Thursday, February 23rd, constituents across California held candlelight vigils in the neighborhoods of Congressional representatives asking “Have you seen my Congressperson.” The events are part of the “Courageous Resistance” of the California-based Courage Campaign. They were joined by members of SEIU’s #FightForCA campaign to highlight how they say GOP members…MORE

The Importance of Balancing Emotions and Intelligence in the Workforce

The Importance of Balancing Emotions and Intelligence in the Workforce

FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ) — When it comes to success in business, it appears your emotional quotient, or EQ, has nearly as big of an impact, as your IQ. According to the OfficeTeam’s latest survey, 95 percent of HR managers, and 99 percent of workers, feel emotional intelligence is vital in the workplace, as it promotes better…MORE

CSU Community Advised To Call Campus PD If Asked About Immigration

CSU Community Advised To Call Campus PD If Asked About Immigration

LONG BEACH (KMJ) — The Chancellor of the CSU system says his team is “carefully examining” the latest memorandum from the White House on immigration. It comes after Homeland Security Secretary John Kelly issued documents to his department on Tuesday, which included the direction that anyone in the country illegally who has been charged, convicted,…MORE

Study: Auto Safety Not Exclusive to Luxury Brands

Study: Auto Safety Not Exclusive to Luxury Brands

FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ) — Although the latest technology and designs typically come in only luxury auto brands, the same can’t be said for safety and dependability. The latest J.D. Power Vehicle Dependability Study finds that some of today’s most reliable cars, are made by more affordable brands. The Toyota Camry and the Ford F-150, are among…MORE

Report: More Job Seekers Becoming Entrepreneurs

Report: More Job Seekers Becoming Entrepreneurs

FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ) — The percentage of Americans turning to entrepreneurship has risen to the highest level in 12 quarters, according to a new Challenger, Gray and Christmas report. 7.4 percent of job seekers chose to start their own business, at the end of 2016. That’s the highest percentage, since the end of 2013. Analysts say…MORE

DWR: 2017 Tracking To Be Wettest On Record

DWR: 2017 Tracking To Be Wettest On Record

FRESNO, CA (KMJ) -This year is tracking to be the wettest on record, according to the DWR. On march 1st, the Department of Water Resources will hold this winter’s third manual snow survey at Phillips Station in the Sierra Nevada. The Phillips Snow Course has been measured each winter since 1941, it’s one of hundreds…MORE

February: Spay & Neuter Awareness Ahead Of Kitten Season

February: Spay & Neuter Awareness Ahead Of Kitten Season

FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – February is Spay and Neuter Awareness Month. The Cathouse on the Kings animal sanctuary, just one of the animal rescue organizations seeing an uptick in the number of kittens says Spokesperson Beth Caffery. “It is right before the flood of cats and dogs having multiple litters throughout the year.” – Beth Caffery, Spokesperson, Cathouse on…MORE