FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ) — The City of Stockton has the third-worst in America for ransomware attacks, in which hackers take over a victim’s computer, and demand money to release it. Santa Clara-based Malwarebytes says cybercriminals are making substantial progress, carrying out more sophisticated attacks. Six of the top ten cities in the software developer’s study are…… MORE
FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ) — A study showing $125 billion in administrative waste by the Pentagon was buried, as bureaucrats feared that Congress would further reduce defense spending. It was conducted by the Defense Business Board, and outlined what it referred to as a “clear path” to saving that sum over five years. The plan included attrition…… MORE
FRESNO (KMJ) — A Fresno based company is declaring Thursday December 8th ‘A Day for Felicity’. 10 year old Felicity Adams is battling Joubert Syndrome, a condition which affects her kidneys. Her family are hoping to find a kidney transplant, and until then she needs regular dialysis and a feeding tube in order to survive.…… MORE
CLOVIS (KMJ) — December 7th 2016 marks the 75th anniversary of the attack on Pearl Harbor, which saw the death of more than 2,400 people. “I was looking out the porthole that morning, December 7th”, describes Joe Quercia. “I says…’they’re having gunnery practice on Ford Island this morning’. I says ‘even the planes have red…… MORE
FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ) — Nearly two-thirds of America’s forests are likely to be at risk for devastating tree fatalities, over the next decade. According to the U.S. Forest Service, the West is most in danger, as the drought has led to mass infestations of bark beetles. The damage is expected to cost billions each year for…… MORE
FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ) — 30 percent of American Millennials are planning to quit their job in the next 6 months, as they seek new opportunities. That’s according to a new Clutch survey, which finds that only about 11 to 12 percent of GenXers and Baby Boomers, anticipate a career change. It also shows that about 40…… MORE
FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – As President-elect Donald Trump is expected to take a tough stance against illegal immigration, a proposed senate bill would restrict the ability of the feds to detain and deport over two million undocumented immigrants living in California. Senate President Pro Tem Kevin de León announced Senate Bill 54 on Wednesday, to create…… MORE
FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – The Fresno County Sheriff’s Office demonstrated on Wednesday how one of its deputies likely shot himself in early November while on-duty as a plainclothes officer. The deputy’s leg holster strap buckle likely got stuck inside the holster, which likely what triggered the firearm to discharge. The male portion of the buckle…… MORE
FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – A program through Fresno’s District One that’s building future leaders is launching. The Young Council Member Program is bringing together young people throughout District One to be a part of a cohort developing leadership skills. Fresno City Councilwoman Esmeralda Soria is overseeing the program with support from PG&E. 10 students from…… MORE
(KMJ) Targeting a police officer in California could become a hate crime. Republican Assemblyman Jay Obernolte of Hesperia has introduced legislation which would permit additional criminal penalties for those convicted of targeting a peace officer. Obernolte says his bill sends the message that violence against the men and women who put their lives on the…… MORE
