FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ) — Despite higher median household income, savings accounts remain remarkably thin, according to a new GOBankingRates report. The problem is most evident here in the Golden State. 69 percent of Californians have less than $1,000 put away. One out of three have $0 set aside for an emergency. GOBankingRates says California ranks second, when…… MORE
FRESNO (KMJ) — The City of Fresno’s battle against those who drop litter onto local highways is continuing. What was initially billed as a two-week enforcement patrol, is now being extended for another two weeks. “In a lot of ways our freeways are a calling card to our community”, says City Manager Bruce Rudd. “[They’re]…… MORE
(KMJ) – Thousands of runners, walkers and supporters gathered at Chukchansi Park on Saturday to Race for the Cure. 2,500 participants took part in the annual Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure through the streets of Downtown Fresno. The Central Valley Affiliate will award 75% of Race net proceeds to community programs and Affiliate…… MORE
(KMJ) Fresno Police say they are actively searching for witnesses to deadly shooting on the 900 block of N. Van Ness Avenue. FPD say 27 year old Charles Mitchell was found lying on a walkway, suffering from a gunshot wound, just before midnight Saturday. He later died at CRMC. No arrests have been made and…… MORE
TOLEDO, Ohio (AP) — Logan Woodside hit three different receivers for touchdowns, throwing for four scores and 239 yards overall to lead Toledo to a 52-17 victory over Fresno State on Saturday. Toledo opened the scoring when Woodside passed to Cody Thompson, who finished with 102 yards receiving, at Fresno State’s 20. Thompson skirted two…… MORE
FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ) — Homebuyer confidence in the U.S., according to new National Association of Realtors survey, remains high. However, renters and younger prospective buyers — those under the age of 34 — are said to be exhibiting less confidence. Millennials here in the West are among the least-confident when it comes to owning a home; much…… MORE
FRESNO (KMJ) – Look to the skies tonight (Friday, September 16th} you will see the last harvest moon until 2024, but you’ll need a telescope to see it. It’s called the harvest moon because historically, it gave farmers more time to harvest their crops. Also, the moon will be eclipsed by the shadow of the earth and…… MORE
FRESNO (KMJ) – The Central California Women’s Conference (CCWC) AND PG&E have announced that Andrea Shabaglian is the winner of the first She Makes a Difference Award. Pacific Gas and Electric Company and THE CC-WC acknowledges one woman who has changed her life, her family or her community with her courage, strength and wisdom to…… MORE
FRESNO (KMJ) – At Friday, Correctional Officer Juanita Davila walked out of Community Regional Medical Center and returned home. She is in good spirits and looks forward to resting at home surrounded by her family. She has expressed in interest in speaking with the media in the near future so that she can thank the…… MORE
HURON, CA (KMJ) – A 21-year-old man is dead – killed while working in an almond orchard. Fresno County Sheriff’s Deputies were called out to an orchard located near Highway 198 and Lassen Avenue on Thursday morning, after getting a call from a man about a co-worker being injured. When they arrived, they found the…… MORE
