FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ) — California’s jobless rate has fallen to 5.3 percent, with the addition of 13,600 nonfarm jobs in November. However, Fresno County’s unemployment rate has risen two-tenths of a percent to 9.3 percent, according to the EDD, with a loss of 3,300 jobs. Madera, Merced, Tulare, Kings, and Kern counties saw similar changes last…… MORE
VISALIA (KMJ) — Tulare County’s Sheriff says his office has met all the necessary requirements to bring murder charges in the Cecilia Bravo Cabrera case, even without having her body. Sheriff Mike Boudreaux reveals that investigators have supplied digital forensic evidence to support the arrests, and collected the threats made towards the 30 year old…… MORE
FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ) — About 12.4 million Californians are expected to travel at least 50 miles for the upcoming holidays; AAA says that’s an all-time record. The vast majority are planning to drive to their destination, with the rest flying, or using other means of transportation. Gas prices, despite having risen slightly, remain lower than in…… MORE
FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ) — The 2016 Most Endangered Jobs report is out. The top gigs to avoid if you’re seeking a long career, according to CareerCast.com, are word processor, mail carrier, and meter reader. However, it doesn’t stop there; other jobs with less than ideal prospects are computer programmer, radio DJ, reporter, and broadcaster. Aaron Abeytia…… MORE
NEW YORK (CNNMoney) – New “Celebrity Apprentice” host Arnold Schwarzenegger told Americans who did not support Donald Trump need to “stop whining” and get behind the president-elect. “Now he’s elected, and now it is very important that we all support the president, and that we all come together and we stop whining and it becomes…… MORE
FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – The Fresno Fire Dept. and PG&E respond to thousands of home fires every year, including many during the holiday season. Nationwide, fire departments are called to an average of 250 structure fires caused by Christmas trees, with home fires and electrical accidents typically increasing during winter months. Holiday hazards can be…… MORE
FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ) — The Sunnyvale-based company says it believes hackers have stolen data from more than 1 billion accounts. The alleged breach is said have happened in August 2013, and is different from the one it revealed in September of this year, which affected 500 million accounts. The stolen information includes names, e-mail addresses, phone…… MORE
(KMJ) Trial has been set for an Oakhurst man accused of a brutal murder. Madera County prosecutors say George Taylor-Windsor went on a violent rampage while riding in a pickup truck traveling down Hwy 41 in November. The District Attorney says the 26 year old stabbed 23 year old Jessica Nelson to death and left…… MORE
FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ) — The U.S. 9th Circuit Court of Appeals has reversed a Fresno U.S. District Court’s decision, and upheld the 10-day waiting period for new firearms purchases. Justices say the law does not violate the 2nd Amendment, and is a reasonable precaution. The Golden State has had waiting period for gun purchases since 1923.…… MORE
FRESNO (KMJ) — Governor Jerry Brown is asking President Obama to permanently ban new offshore oil and gas drilling in waters off California. In a letter sent to The White House on Tuesday, Brown requested that the coast be withdrawn from new federal leasing agreements. “California is blessed with hundreds of miles of spectacular coastline,…… MORE
