FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – Fresno City Councilmembers Steve Brandau and Clint Olivier announced a new plan to combat slum-lord housing on Monday, in front of the Summerset Village Apartments. The plan creates an Anti-Slumlord Enforcement Team (ASET) with a landlord-tenant ombudsman, which would be someone residents with complaints can directly contact. Olivier says the plan…… MORE
FRESNO (KMJ) — A multi-million dollar two-company acquisition by a Central Valley based tech firm, could bring fringe benefits to every one its residents. The deal by BCT Consulting is said to cost less than $5 million. It brings ‘TeleDynamic Communications’ and ‘Wireless Fiber Technology’ into the Fresno area. “Even though we’re acquiring companies in…… MORE
(KMJ) – The suspect wanted in the murder of a Stanislaus County Sheriff’s Deputy is found and arrested in Tulare County. 36-year old David Machado was arrested by Lindsay Police with the assistance of Tulare County Sheriffs Department around Noon Sunday. Law enforcement officials say Machado was in the area of Lindsay attempting to steal…… MORE
FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – Lieutenant Colonel Oliver North was in Fresno, Friday as the Grand Marshall of the 2016 Veteran’s Day Parade. The Parade is a source of pride for the Central Valley – billed as the largest veteran’s parade this side of the Mississippi. The opening ceremony kicked off at 11:00 Friday morning, with…… MORE
FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ) — Daily soda consumption appears to drastically increase your risk of developing pre-diabetes, a “warning sign” condition, that precedes full-blown type 2 diabetes. Just one can of soda each day, according to a new study published in the Journal of Nutrition, can lead to a 46 percent greater risk. Researchers say the constant…… MORE
FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ) — Retail gas prices are posting new declines, following the election. Fuel prices here in California remain among the nation’s highest. However, the statewide average has fallen to $2.78 a gallon. Here in Fresno, we’re down to $2.68, which is a few cents lower compared to last week. The Southern California Automobile Club…… MORE
FRESNO (KMJ) — Hundreds of people are expected to take part in a demonstration in Fresno on Saturday – to denounce the impending Donald Trump presidency. But Fresno Police Department says they’re ready for it. “We’ve been monitoring those that have stated they were going to attend. Somewhere between 350 to 400 participants so far”,…… MORE
MADERA (KMJ) — A stack of cash left unattended in the City of Madera, has been turned in by a well-meaning citizen who told police he wanted to remain anonymous. The good-deed was performed Thursday night, when $500 was left with Madera PD Officers after it was discovered abandoned at an ATM. The Police Department…… MORE
(KMJ) – It’s a boy! Fresno’s Chaffee Zoo is thrilled to announced a naming contest for the male lion cub born on October 11, 2016. Beginning today (Friday) zoo visitors will have the chance to vote on their favorite cub name and raise funds for conservation at the same time. Carnivore keepers at the Zoo…… MORE
FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – President-Elect Donald Trump’s stated immigration policies has many fearful. Many in the US are here illegally whether undocumented or in transitional status, and are worried about being deported. “There’s a lot of concern right now, when it comes to the recent election but right now we don’t want people in panic,…… MORE
