Category Archives: Local News

Fresno Co. GOP Alleges Voter Fraud – Registrar Of Voters Asks For Proof

Fresno Co. GOP Alleges Voter Fraud – Registrar Of Voters Asks For Proof

FRESNO (KMJ) — Allegations of nationwide voter fraud are being supported by Fresno County Republican party, The group’s chairman Fred Vanderhoof says there’s a substantial amount of evidence around the country that ballots were being cast illegally, and he supports President Trump’s drive to investigate it. “This is going on pretty much throughout the country…MORE

Book Donation Non-Profit Asks For Help After Break-In

Book Donation Non-Profit Asks For Help After Break-In

FRESNO (KMJ) — Local non-profit ‘Reading Heart’ is asking for the community’s help to get back on track, after officials with the group reveal that they’ve been victim to a series of break-ins. “The first time they broke in, and we had some stuff stored. They were going through all the different boxes, just trying…MORE

Officials Optimistic: Oroville Dam Evacuation Warning May Be Lifted By Next Week

Officials Optimistic: Oroville Dam Evacuation Warning May Be Lifted By Next Week

FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – The Department of Water Resources updates efforts Tuesday, at the Oroville Dam. They called it their “last press conference” on the Oroville Dam, as DWR Officials return to regular methods of communication. Butte County Sheriff Korey Honea says they plan to have weekly calls with the Office of Emergency Services to understand…MORE

Pew: Federal Immigration Crackdown Likely to Hit Calif. Hardest

Pew: Federal Immigration Crackdown Likely to Hit Calif. Hardest

FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ) — The latest proposed crack down on undocumented immigrants is likely to hit California the hardest, according to the nonpartisan Pew Research Center. Out of the more than 11 million estimated such immigrants, 1 million live down in Southern California alone. The Trump Administration’s latest proposal, calls for considering virtually any undocumented resident…MORE

Link Between Legalization of Gay Marriage & Decline in Teen Suicides?

Link Between Legalization of Gay Marriage & Decline in Teen Suicides?

FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ) — The percentage of American teenagers who attempted suicide has declined, following the legalization of same-sex marriages by the U.S. Supreme Court. According to a new study published in the Journal of the American Medical Association, suicide attempts among straight teens had been estimated to be around 6 percent, between 1999 and 2015.…MORE

2000 Expected Saturday At Fresno’s Support Blue Run

2000 Expected Saturday At Fresno’s Support Blue Run

FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – Thousands are expected to take part in Saturday’s 2nd annual Support Blue 5k/10k Run in Fresno. Organizers say it’s growing from the 450 people who participated last year to some 2000 expected to take part in the event, this year. The Fresno Police Chaplaincy is organizing the run taking place on…MORE

Former Central High Football Coach Dies

Former Central High Football Coach Dies

FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – Former Central High football coach Justin Garza died on Monday night after a long battle with Hodgkin’s Lymphoma.  Garza was the head football coach at Central from 2012-2015 – leading the Grizzlies to the Valley Championship game in 2012 and a TRAC title in 2013.  He stepped down in 2015 to…MORE

LAO Issues Recommendations for Funding CA Road Repairs

LAO Issues Recommendations for Funding CA Road Repairs

FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ) — California roads and highways are well overdue for repairs and upgrades, amid abandonment and greater traffic. However, according to a new report from Legislative Analyst’s Office, the Brown Administration and state lawmakers need to do more work, to determine how much money will be needed to address the problems. The governor has…MORE

Trump’s Approval Rating for First Month Lowest in Over 6 Decades

Trump’s Approval Rating for First Month Lowest in Over 6 Decades

FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ) — The Trump presidency has received the lowest approval rating during the first month, in more than 6 decades. The latest Gallup poll shows 40 percent of Americans approved of the president’s job performance, which was 21 percent below the historical average. President Clinton previously held the low, at 51 percent during his…MORE

DWR Officials: Prepared For Storms-Oroville Spillway Stable

DWR Officials: Prepared For Storms-Oroville Spillway Stable

FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – Department of Water Resources Officials say work has been going well at the Orville Dam and the spillway is stable. They say with storms still coming in the the area, they are prepared. DWR Director Bill Kroyle during a noon-time update on Monday, February 20th told the media that ground crews…MORE