Category Archives: Local News

Paiute Trout Swim Again in Eastern Sierra

Paiute Trout Swim Again in Eastern Sierra

FRESNO (KMJ) – A very special fish is back in business in the Eastern Sierra, thanks to researchers and some mules. For the first time in a century, a trout species will swim again, in a mountain creek that’s its native habitat – a milestone that conservationists hope will lead to a thriving population and…MORE

Bredefeld: Fresno Should Regulate and Tax Airbnb

Bredefeld: Fresno Should Regulate and Tax Airbnb

FRESNO (KMJ) – Fresno could regulate Airbnb’s and make them pay taxes, if a new law is adopted by the Fresno City Council. “We’ve had some problems in our district and other district,” Garry Bredefeld said. Fresno District Six Councilman Garry Bredefeld says Airbnb’s have become such a problem, they need to be regulated, so…MORE

Personal Debt Continues to Grow, GenXers Most Indebted

Personal Debt Continues to Grow, GenXers Most Indebted

FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ) — The average personal debt figure among American adults: $29,800         A new report from Northwestern Mutual also finds that more than one-third of monthly income is going toward paying that debt off. 15 percent of Americans fear they’ll be in debt for the rest of their lives. GenXers are…MORE

Blue Angels To Perform at NAS Lemoore Air Show

Blue Angels To Perform at NAS Lemoore Air Show

  LEMOORE, CA. (KMJ) – The Blue Angels are performing in Lemoore. The iconic Navy team will be the main attraction at this weekend’s 2019 Central Valley Air Show at NAS Leemore. The six jet precision demonstration team arrived in Lemoore Wednesday, at 10:00 in the morning. They’ll be zig-zagging in the sky at NAS-Lemoore…MORE

Trump Administration To Strip California of Power to Set Emissions Standards

Trump Administration To Strip California of Power to Set Emissions Standards

  FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – President Donald Trump says his administration is stripping California of its power to set its own vehicle emissions standards. In a tweet, Trump said his move would result in less expensive and safer cars. “Many more cars will be produced under the new and uniform standard, meaning significantly more JOBS,…MORE

Newsom Signs AB 5 Gig Economy Worker Bill

Newsom Signs AB 5 Gig Economy Worker Bill

      SACRAMENTO, CA (KMJ) – California Governor Gavin Newsom announces he has signed the bill AB 5. The bill would force companies like Uber and Lyft to classify workers as employees — instead of independent contractors. It grants gig workers full employee rights including a minimum wage, paid sick days, workers comp and…MORE

FUSD Launches Ad Campaign After Repeated School Threats

FUSD Launches Ad Campaign After Repeated School Threats

Local TV in Fresno, California, now features two public service announcements created by the Fresno Unified School District aimed at educating students and parents on social media threats. The PSAs warn that online threats can result in a student’s suspension, expulsion or even arrest. The school district has also posted an electronic billboard at one…MORE

President Trump Says He’ll Do Something About Homelessness in Calif.

President Trump Says He’ll Do Something About Homelessness in Calif.

LOS ANGELES (AP) – President Donald Trump says the people of San Francisco and Los Angeles are fed up with homelessness and his administration will be “doing something” about it. The president spoke about the problem Tuesday aboard Air Force One as he began a visit to California. Trump mentioned the creation of a task…MORE

Tulare Co. Woman Gets Life for DUI Murders

Tulare Co. Woman Gets Life for DUI Murders

TULARE, Calif. (KMJ) — A south valley woman has been sentenced to life in prison for a pair of DUI murders. Court documents say 28-year-old Cheyenne Wyllie of Springville ran a stop sign in 2016, slammed into a minivan, and killed a 69-year-old woman, along with a 10-year-old girl. Wyllie’s BAC was almost 3 times…MORE