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Arsenal Of Weapons, Drugs, Bomb Ingredients Seized In Central Fresno

Arsenal Of Weapons, Drugs, Bomb Ingredients Seized In Central Fresno

An arsenal of weapons, drugs and bomb ingredients are seized in a Central Fresno home. Explosions were heard and that caused the search Wednesday, December 23rd. Fresno Police officers responded to the 100 block of East Andrews Avenue and spoke to neighbors who identified a house on the block by Palm and Shields. Homeowner Alan…MORE

KMJ & NORAD Help You Track Santa

KMJ & NORAD Help You Track Santa

(KMJ) – NORAD -the North American Aerospace Defense Command- is tracking Santa for the 60th consecutive year. And if you and your family want to see to the up-to-the second progress of Mr. Kris Kringle, just click on this link: http://www.noradsanta.org/ And Merry Christmas from all of us here at KMJ.MORE

The Right Way To Gift A Christmas Pet

The Right Way To Gift A Christmas Pet

(KMJ) December 24th, 2015 – It’s Christmas Eve and some will be thinking of putting a Christmas pet under the tree, but sticking a brand new pet into your family without introductions might not be the best idea. Local shelters say by January, many of the cute Christmas animals turn out to be more than…MORE

Innovate Fresno State Program Looking For Valley Entrepreneurs

Innovate Fresno State Program Looking For Valley Entrepreneurs

2016 is a good time to get that start-up business idea launched, and the “Innovate Fresno State” program is hoping to help Valley entrepreneurs. Linking ventures with potential funding, the program will benefit startups and help grow existing businesses. Under the Lyles Center at Fresno State, Iinnovate’s participants have been provided with program leadership, as…MORE

Gerawan Farming Shutting Down Table Grape Operations

Gerawan Farming Shutting Down Table Grape Operations

FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ) — Gerawan Farming will shut down its table grape operations in 2016. The Reedley-based company, which is one of Fresno County’s largest growers, has issued layoff notices. More than 2,500 workers will be affected. An attorney for Gerawan says the decision has nothing to do with their dispute with the UFW and…MORE

Santa’s Reindeer Cleared To Enter California

Santa’s Reindeer Cleared To Enter California

Santa’s Reindeer have been cleared to enter California. The signature on the paperwork reads “K. Kringle.” The permit application was filed in person by a rotund, jolly man with a red suit, a white beard, and a pocketful of candy canes. State veterinarian Dr. Annette Jones granted a 24-hour permit clearing all brand inspection and…MORE

Cinnamon – The Stowaway Bear Returned To Mountains

Cinnamon – The Stowaway Bear Returned To Mountains

  (KMJ) – Fresno, December 23, 2015 –  The story of a bear — named “Cinnamon.” The Hume Lake native hitched a ride to Fresno – on a garbage truck this Tuesday afternoon, December 22nd, 2015. “Cinnamon” was discovered by workers at Orange Avenue Disposal — in a trash bin. The bear was tranquillized —…MORE

One Millionth Drought Relief Food Package Being Delivered

One Millionth Drought Relief Food Package Being Delivered

The agricultural community of Mendota has been hit hard by the drought – but relief is coming thanks to packages from the Community Food Bank. Now – a milestone – with the one millionth drought relief food package to be delivered to a family in Mendota, in Fresno County. Mendota is like many communities and…MORE

Protecting Scenic Public Lands In California Desert

Protecting Scenic Public Lands In California Desert

  They may be sites that you have visited… and now, there’s a widely supported proposal to protect scenic public lands in the California desert. It’s a grassroots, ground-up proposal with over a decade of work being done by local leaders to protect these areas, and designate them as national monuments. They not only provide…MORE

Search Continues for Parlier Assault Suspect

Search Continues for Parlier Assault Suspect

(KMJ) – The Parlier Police Department needs your help to find the man who kidnapped and sexually assaulted a woman on December 19th. Around 7 p.m. that evening, a woman walking home when she was approached by a man driving a minivan near First and J streets in Downtown Parlier.  The man forced the victim…MORE