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Toxicology, Autopsy Show Dylan Noble had Booze & Drugs

Toxicology, Autopsy Show Dylan Noble had Booze & Drugs

(KMJ) – The Fresno County Coroner has released the toxicology results for 19-year old Dylan Noble.  He’s the Clovis teen shot and killed by Fresno Police on June 25th after a traffic stop at Shields and Armstrong. The results show Noble had a blood alcohol level of 0.12 and had traces of benzoylecgonine – which…MORE

Calif. Gubernatorial Candidates Raking in the Cash

FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ) — Newly-filed campaign fiance reports show California Treasurer John Chiang raked in $2.3 million during the first 45 days of his campaign. Chiang raised more than double what his rival Democrat and Lieutenant Governor Gavin Newsom, raised during the same timeframe, after declaring his candidacy last year. Records show Newsom has more than $8.6…MORE

GoBankingRates: CA Homeowners Work 2 Weeks Per Month Just to Pay Mortgage

GoBankingRates: CA Homeowners Work 2 Weeks Per Month Just to Pay Mortgage

FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ) — Nearly two weeks per month, or about 78 hours, is about what California homeowners must work each month to pay their mortgage, according GoBankingRates.com. The figure is based on Census data, and average monthly payment calculations. However, the number of hours required to pay a mortgage varies widely by region. In Ohio, the…MORE

Fresno Police Catch Tower District Robbery Suspects

Fresno Police Catch Tower District Robbery Suspects

FRESNO (KMJ) – Fresno Police catch three people accused of armed robbery in the Tower District. On August 2, 2016, just after midnight, police say a man’s wallet and cell phone was stolen at the corner of Wishon and Fern Avenues. The victim told police the three black males pointed a gun at him before…MORE

Multiple Fatalities Reported on Highway 99 Tour Bus Accident

Multiple Fatalities Reported on Highway 99 Tour Bus Accident

(KMJ) – At least five people are dead and several others injured after a tour bus slams into a pole on Highway 99 between Atwater and LIvingston. The accident happened just before 3:30 a.m. when the bus carrying about 30 people struck the pole.  The CA Highway Patrol says that pole then flew into the…MORE

Rabid Dead Bat Prompts Health Department Warning

Rabid Dead Bat Prompts Health Department Warning

FRESNO (KMJ) – A warning from the Fresno County Health Department after a dead bat tested positive for rabies. The infected bat was found in Downtown Fresno, on July 26th, near the corner of Van Ness and Merced Avenues. “Bats do on occasion have rabies, and it can be easily transmitted to a human being…MORE

WalletHub: CA Public Schools Among Worst in U.S.

WalletHub: CA Public Schools Among Worst in U.S.

FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ) — The Golden State’s public school system is the 12th worst in the United States, according to a new WalletHub study. California ranks dead last, when it comes to student-teacher ratio. Reading and math test scores aren’t much better, with the state ranking 47th and 46th, respectively. Other factors considered were disciplinary incidents, dropout…MORE

Poll: Internet Access Increasing in Calif.

Poll: Internet Access Increasing in Calif.

FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ) — 84 percent of Californians have internet access at home; that’s up from 75 percent two years ago. According to a new Field Poll, the increase can be largely be attributed to the prevalence of smart phones. Most of those polled say they use the internet not only for networking and entertainment, but also…MORE

Goose Fire Burns 2,020 Acres Near Prather

Goose Fire Burns 2,020 Acres Near Prather

PRATHER, CA (KMJ) – A wild fire south of Prather has burned 2,000 acres and threatened 400 homes.  The “Goose Fire” began Saturday afternoon, about 30 miles northeast of Fresno, along Highway 168.  It’s now 30% contained. 3 homes have been destroyed by the blaze. Johnny Miller of Cal Fire says more than 1600 personnel are…MORE

Have Ride-Sharing Services Reduced Drunk Driving?

Have Ride-Sharing Services Reduced Drunk Driving?

FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ) — According to new research published in the American Journal of Epidemiology, ride-sharing services, such as Uber and Lyft, appear to have had minimal impact on drunk driving rates. In an analysis of the 100 most populated regions, experts compared the data from before and after the services’ availability.     To their surprise,…MORE