Category Archives: Local News

Poll: Clinton’s Lead in California Slipping

Poll: Clinton’s Lead in California Slipping

(KMJ)  Hillary Clinton still leads Donald Trump in historically “blue” California, however her once dominant seems to be slipping. The former Secretary of State, according to a new Field Poll released Tuesday, has a 17 point advantage over the GOP nominee among likely voters. Clinton’s lead has dropped significantly from a 24-point advantage in July.…MORE

The Central Valley’s Tuesday Morning Smell Solved

The Central Valley’s Tuesday Morning Smell Solved

FRESNO (KMJ) — If you woke Tuesday morning and wondered what that smokey smell was, it wasn’t anything local. In fact it was coming from the Soberanes Fire in Monterey County. “Looks like last night we had a big wind shift”, explains meteorologist Jim Dudley with the National Weather Service in Hanford. “Wind came in…MORE

Groundbreaking For “The New Manchester Center”

Groundbreaking For “The New Manchester Center”

FRESNO (KMJ) – Fresno’s revitalization of the Blackstone Corridor is getting a boost with the unveiling of plans for “The New Manchester Center”. Singers from Roosevelt High School kicked off the party as Omninet Capital Managing Partner Ben Nazarian revealed a new look and logo in partnership with the city at no cost to the…MORE

Covered California Raising Premiums on Small Business Policies

Covered California Raising Premiums on Small Business Policies

FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ) — Covered California’s boosting premiums on heath insurance policies for small business employees, by an average of 5.9 percent next year. That’s smaller than last year’s increase of 7.2 percent, and will affect about 28,000 people who are employed by companies with up to 100 workers. The individual market, which covers about 1.4 million…MORE

GOBankingRates: Americans Not Saving Much

GOBankingRates: Americans Not Saving Much

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

Two-Week Extension For Fresno Highway Litter Patrol

Two-Week Extension For Fresno Highway Litter Patrol

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

Hundreds Turn Out To Race For the Cure

Hundreds Turn Out To Race For the Cure

(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

Van Ness Ave. Murder Victim ID’d

Van Ness Ave. Murder Victim ID’d

(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 Blows Out Bulldogs 52-17

Toledo Blows Out Bulldogs 52-17

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

Survey: Confidence Lagging Among Younger Prospective Homebuyers

Survey: Confidence Lagging Among Younger Prospective Homebuyers

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