Category Archives: Local News

Report: More Women Leading U.S. Companies

Report: More Women Leading U.S. Companies

FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ) — For the third-straight year, the percentage of women leading the workforce has risen. According to a new Challenger, Gray & Christmas report, 18.5 percent of new CEOs in America are women. However, analysts say the road to diversity in upper management has been long. In 2015, women accounted for a mere 7…MORE

A New Chapter As NAS Lemoore Welcomes Four F35C Fighters

A New Chapter As NAS Lemoore Welcomes Four F35C Fighters

FRESNO, CA ( KMJ ) – Four new aircraft now based at NAS Lemoore, represent a new chapter for the U.S. Navy. The F-35C is set to become a major part of the U.S. Navy’s future aircraft-carrier based fleet. The formation of F-35C Lightning II fighter jets arrived at Naval Air Station Lemoore Wednesday afternoon.…MORE

Mi Familia Vota Vows To Fight Trump Immigration Policy

Mi Familia Vota Vows To Fight Trump Immigration Policy

  FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – President Trump makes good on promises to build a wall between the US and Mexico and change immigrant policies. On Wednesday, January 25th, President Trump signed orders to jumpstart construction of a border wall and cut funding for so-called sanctuary cities but not everyone is happy with his decision. Mi…MORE

Bi-Partisan Bill To Limit Visible SSN Introduced In Congress

Bi-Partisan Bill To Limit Visible SSN Introduced In Congress

FRESNO (KMJ) — A bi-partisan bill to help prevent identities being stolen is now in progress at the federal level. Valley Congressman David Valadao introduced the ‘Social Security Fraud Prevention Act’ Tuesday, alongside fellow California representative Eric Swalwell. H.R. 624 is designed to reduce the number of times Social Security Numbers appear on government issued…MORE

Squaw Valley Ski Patroller Killed During Avalanche Control

Squaw Valley Ski Patroller Killed During Avalanche Control

FRSNO, CA (KMJ) – A ski patrol member at Squaw Valley is killed during avalanche control measures. It was just after 8:30 am, on Tuesday, January 24th that 42 year-old Joe Zuiches died at the top of Gold Coast Ridge while explosive were being set off to control avalanches before the resort opened. In a…MORE

DWR: Calif. Snowpack at 193% of Average

DWR: Calif. Snowpack at 193% of Average

FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ) — Water content in the Sierra snowpack is now at 193 percent of average, following the recent storms. That’s according to the latest electronic readings, from the Calif. Department of Water Resources. Snow has been measured at over 30 feet in certain areas, with some dangerous road conditions. Mountain residents are also being…MORE

WalletHub: Calif. Ranks 29th When it Comes to Education

WalletHub: Calif. Ranks 29th When it Comes to Education

FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ) — When it comes to the quality of education in America, California ranks 29th overall. That’s according to WalletHub, which is out with its list of the least- and most -educated states in the union. The Golden State ranks 9th, when considering the caliber of universities, and 14th, for the percentage of bachelor’s…MORE

Play About Dead People – Not Pulled Because Of Homosexual Content

Play About Dead People – Not Pulled Because Of Homosexual Content

CLOVIS (KMJ) — Clovis Unified says the recent decision to cancel a play about three dead people in the afterlife being performed at Buchanan High School, was not due to its homosexual content. “I want to make it very clear that the play was not pulled because of the character who was a lesbian,” reveals…MORE

DA Files Charges Against Man Accused of Crowbar Attack & Arson

DA Files Charges Against Man Accused of Crowbar Attack & Arson

(Photo: Fresno Fire) UPDATE 1/26/2017: The Fresno County District Attorney’s Office has filed criminal charges against Richard Garcia related to Tuesday’s house fire near Dakota and West Avenues. 59-year-old Garcia was charged with felony arson and two counts felony assault with a deadly weapon. He is currently in custody at the Fresno County Jail. Garcia…MORE

Attempted Robbery At Fresno EECU Credit Union

Attempted Robbery At Fresno EECU Credit Union

FRESNO, CA (KMJ ) – A suspect with a steak knife attempts to rob a credit union in Fresno. On Tuesday, January 24th at 8:24 AM, North West patrol and traffic officers were dispatched to the Educational Employees Credit Union at 3488 E. Shaw Avenue where they received a call of a male holding a knife…MORE