A judge rules there’s enough evidence to try defendant Brian Cooks for murder. The 22 year-old is the man suspected of shooting nine year old Janessa Ramirez, and a Fresno judge has decided he will stand trial. Cooks has pleaded not guilty to three felony charges – in connection with the death of janessa ramirez…… MORE
UC Merced is breaking records with the number of applicants to the school. Undergraduate applications for Fall 2016 reached a record high of 22,632. “One of our missions is definitely to increase the college going rate primarily in the San Joachin and Central Valley.” – Brenda Ortiz, Senior Public Information Representative, UC Merced. UC Merced…… MORE
Dreaming of winning the big Powerball jackpot? Imagine winning big and never working again – sure breaks up the monotony of cat videos and Facebook….but what if you actually won the office pool? Here’s a few tips to remember when playing in an office lottery – before the lawsuits fly. Lawyers say pick a designated…… MORE
January 11, 2016 (KMJ) Fresno – An employee of the IRS pleads guilty to tax fraud. Court documents show Yolanda Castro was employed by the IRS for approximately 20 years, including as a tax examiner and contact representative, but the 48 year-old got in trouble with the IRS, herself. Between 2007 and 2013, Castro prepared…… MORE
Thinning is winning in the snack aisle, as food companies introduce thinner, crispier cookies and crackers. Consumer demand has driven this trend – according to market research by Global Consumer Insights. The New York City-based company found that portion control is most popular in North America as a means of managing weight and staying…… MORE
FRESNO (KMJ) — A man in his late 50s has died after Fresno PD say he tried to break up a house party. It was early Sunday morning when police were called about what was happening at the home close to the intersection of Friant and Audobon. Officers say there were two calls made –…… MORE
NEW YORK (CNNMoney) – Powerball’s jackpot climbed to a staggering $1.4 billion on Monday. Saturday night marked the 19th straight drawing with no winner, vaulting the jackpot to more than a billion for the first time ever. It was already the largest in U.S. lottery history. The next drawing will be Wednesday night at 8PM PT.…… MORE
(AP) — The Supreme Court on Monday appeared ready to deal a major blow to the power and clout of organized labor as it considers the free speech rights of government workers who say they shouldn’t be forced to pay fees to public-sector unions. The high court’s conservative justices seemed inclined during 80 minutes of…… MORE
David Bowie Dies of Cancer, Bowie was 69 … Reaction to his death from around the world … 3:55 p.m. Members of the Rolling Stones say they are “shocked and deeply saddened” by David Bowie’s death. The band said in a statement that “as well as being a wonderful and kind man, he was an…… MORE
(KMJ) – El Portal Road in Yosemite National Park, which was blocked by a rock slide Thursday morning (as pictured above), has reopened to traffic. The popular Highway 140 route into Yosemite Valley was back open Saturday. Yosemite National Park Rangers and road crews worked extended shifts to clear the rocks and debris from the road…… MORE
