Category Archives: Local News

Walmart Cancels Plans For Merced Distribution Center
FRESNO, CA (KMJ) -Walmart ends plans for 1.2 million square foot distribution center in Merced, saying the nature of retail has changed the project was announced 12 years ago. Walmart has announced a ...
Cumulus Media Mar 15, 2017

Injured Correctional Officer Doing “Amazing Job” With Recovery
FRESNO (KMJ) — Family members of Fresno County Correctional Officer Toamalama Scanlan, injured after last year’s jail lobby shooting, say they’re excited he’s out of intensive ...
Cumulus Media Mar 15, 2017

CSU Tuition Likely to Increase
FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ) — California State University trustees are expected to approve a 5 percent tuition increase, when they meet next week. https://www.kmjnow.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/461/20...
Cumulus Media Mar 15, 2017

Is There a Link Between Wealth and Honesty?
FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ) — If you accidentally received a card containing $20, would you return it? According to the findings of a Dutch experiment, recently published in the National Bureau of Econ...
Cumulus Media Mar 15, 2017

Vote On Marijuana Dispensary Ban In Fresno – Delayed Again
FRESNO (KMJ) — The vote to ban recreational marijuana dispensaries in the City of Fresno has been put back to the end of April. The resolution, which also includes prohibiting operations and sal...
Cumulus Media Mar 15, 2017

Castro Says ICE At Fresno State Is For Career Event Only
FRESNO (KMJ) — Fresno State President Joseph Castro writes on Twitter that ICE’s presence on campus Wednesday is for a scheduled career and internship expo only. The “Recruit Down th...
Cumulus Media Mar 15, 2017

Fresno Area History Day Winners Heading to California Finals
The 34th Annual Fresno County History Day took place Saturday, March 11th at Fresno Pacific University. 500 students submitted entries for the competition. It was a bittersweet day for Elaine Sotiropo...
Cumulus Media Mar 13, 2017

CA Assembly Democrats Propose Student Aid Plan
FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ) — California Assembly Democrats are proposing a new plan, aiming to make college more affordable. The $1.6 billion program would expand financial aid, in an effort to help l...
Cumulus Media Mar 13, 2017

Survey: Confidence Up Significantly Among Small Business Owners
FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ) — 95 percent of small business owners say their outlook for 2017 is positive. According to the Alternative Board’s latest Small Business Pulse survey, 62 percent plan ...
Cumulus Media Mar 13, 2017

Victims ID’d in Orange Cove Double Homicide
(KMJ) Alex Esquivel, 27, and Javier Lizaola, 24, have been identified as the victims of a double homicide in Orange Cove. The Fresno County Sheriff’s Office says the men were found Friday night,...
Cumulus Media Mar 13, 2017
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Daily Buzz Question: 10.3.2025
What’s your favorite thing to do at the Big Fresno Fair?
Eat my way through the food stands
Catch a concert at the Paul Paul Theater
Visit the animals and ag exhibits
Ride the carnival rides and play games
Explore local art, crafts, and cultural showcases
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