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Neil Diamond To Kick Off Tour in Fresno

(KMJ)  Rock & Roll Hall of Famer Neil Diamond will kick off his 50 Year Anniversary World Tour in Fresno. The SaveMart Center announced the concert Wednesday.  The ‘Sweet Caroline’ crooner is due to take the stage at the SMC on April 7. Tickets go on sale Dec. 9. Friday, April 7, 2017 Fresno, CA…MORE

Suspect’s Dog Attacks Fresno PD K9

Suspect’s Dog Attacks Fresno PD K9

(KMJ)   Fresno Police on Tuesday nabbed a suspected car thief, but not without a fight. When they tried to arrest the man, who was hiding in an attic at a home on Atchison Court, his pit-bull “Tyson” attacked a K-9 officer. A Fresno cop shot and killed the suspect’s dog.  A second k-9 officer was used…MORE

Fresno 7-Eleven Cashier Shoots at Assault Rifle-Armed Robbers

Fresno 7-Eleven Cashier Shoots at Assault Rifle-Armed Robbers

FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – Fresno Police are asking for help in finding two suspects, one of which brought an assault rifle into a 7-Eleven store in an attempted armed robbery. On Monday at about 1am, a man came into the 7-Eleven at Ashlan and Marks in northwest Fresno carrying an assault rifle, and a woman…MORE

NASA “Space Poop Challenge” Has December Deadline

NASA “Space Poop Challenge” Has December Deadline

FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – The deadline is coming up for NASA’s ‘Space Poop Challenge’ – you could win $30,000 if you have the right design. NASA looks to the future with missions in deep space, but it’s also looking for a way for astronauts to relieve themselves while remaining in their space suits. The agency…MORE

Study: Fast-Food Calorie Labels Often Ineffective

Study: Fast-Food Calorie Labels Often Ineffective

FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ) — Revealing that a double quarter-pounder with cheese contains 740 calories, apparently, doesn’t do much. According to a new study published in the Journal of Public Policy & Marketing, only about 8 percent of fast-food consumers base their choices on caloric values. Researchers say calorie labels alone do not appear to be motivating…MORE

PG&E to Pay $85 Million Following Diablo Canyon Plant Closure

PG&E to Pay $85 Million Following Diablo Canyon Plant Closure

FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ) — PG&E has agreed to pay $85 million to school districts and cities affected by the closure of the Diablo Canyon nuclear plant, located in San Luis Obispo County. The 2025 closure of severely outdated plant will result in a loss of property taxes. The agreement includes other economic support and money for…MORE

Movie Shedding Light on Trafficking Trying To Get Special Screening in Clovis

Movie Shedding Light on Trafficking Trying To Get Special Screening in Clovis

FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – Child sex trafficking is more common thank you think – and a recently released movie is trying to shed light on the problem. “The Abolitionists” follows a former special agent who rescues children who were kidnapped and put into the world of child sex trafficking, both domestically and overseas. Promoters for the…MORE

Former FUSD Janitor On Trial For Child Molestation

Former FUSD Janitor On Trial For Child Molestation

FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – Trial began Tuesday in Fresno County Superior Court for a former janitor at Fresno Unified’s Norseman Elementary School. Benjamin Wong is facing six misdemeanor charges of annoying or molesting any child under 18 years. Fresno Unified put the 52 year-old on administrative leave as soon as the investigation began in May of 2015. Wong…MORE

Name Announced For Newest Chaffee Zoo Resident

Name Announced For Newest Chaffee Zoo Resident

FRESNO (KMJ) — After weeks of voting, the new lion cub at Fresno Chaffee Zoo now has a name. The recent addition, born on October 11th 2016, will be known as ‘Kijani’ which means ‘warrior’ in Swahili. The choice of six names was put to the public vote between November 11th and November 27th. The…MORE

How To Do Your Bit For #GivingTuesday In The Central Valley

How To Do Your Bit For #GivingTuesday In The Central Valley

FRESNO (KMJ) — Tuesday is the day to give back, on a day of celebrating global philanthropy. It’s powered by social media, focused on collaboration, and follows some of the biggest shopping days of the year. November 29th’s ‘Giving Tuesday’ is all about redirecting the seasonal flow of money towards good causes. “So this is…MORE