Category Archives: Local News

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

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