Category Archives: Local News

Spanking Can Lead To Relationship Violence, Study Says

Spanking Can Lead To Relationship Violence, Study Says

FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ) — Resorting to spanking as a form of discipline could result in your child being more likely to behave violently toward their dating partners. That’s according to a new study in Journal of Pediatrics, which involved 700 participants in southeast Texas. 19 percent of those who took part said they’ve committed some form…MORE

Cyber Security Consortium Taking Place At Bitwise in Fresno

Cyber Security Consortium Taking Place At Bitwise in Fresno

  FRESNO, CA (KMJ)- A cyber security consortium is taking place Tuesday, December 5th in Downtown Fresno. Brian Olson is the organizer, with more than 10 years as a cybersecurity expert for the healthcare industry. He says everyone in our society needs to be more award of cyber security. Olson says they will have Keith Tresh…MORE

Fresno Charter School Trying To Stay Open – After Recommendation To Close

Fresno Charter School Trying To Stay Open – After Recommendation To Close

FRESNO (KMJ) — A Downtown Fresno charter school is making a public appeal to keep its doors open. Officials at the Kepler Neighborhood School want to garner support before its five year authorization expires in 2018. “Kepler has grown significantly since its inception” explained Executive Director Margaret Ameel. “We had a trajectory to grow a…MORE

Fresno Ranked 99th On 2017 List Of Safest Cities

Fresno Ranked 99th On 2017 List Of Safest Cities

FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – Fresno is the nation’s 99th safest city in 2017. Wallethub.com compared 182 of the nation’s largest metropolitan areas on 35 key indicators of safety, from assaults and murders to the number of first responders like police and firefighters, to the risks of natural disasters like earthquakes, and flooding. Nashua, New Hampshire was…MORE

“Sexually Violent Predator” Will Live In Fresno Motel

“Sexually Violent Predator” Will Live In Fresno Motel

FRESNO (KMJ) — A man described as a “sexually violent predator” will be living in a Fresno motel on a permanent basis. The decision inside Fresno County Superior Court Monday morning means Jeffrey Snyder will be housed in the El Muir Motel on 2339 S. G Street. The 62 year old had previously stayed there…MORE

2 Men Arrested During SWAT Search In Squaw Valley

2 Men Arrested During SWAT Search In Squaw Valley

FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – Arrests are made during a SWAT search investigating vehicle burglaries. Swat teams from the Clovis Police Department and the Fresno County’s Sheriff’s Office served search warrants at two homes in Squaw Valley, on November 30th in the early morning hours. An explosive device was located and disposed of at one home,…MORE

PG&E Accepting Student Applications For $700,000 In Scholarships

PG&E Accepting Student Applications For $700,000 In Scholarships

FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – Pacific Gas and Electric Company is offering more than 200 college scholarships — totaling nearly $700,000 Scholarship applications are now being accepted for college-bound high schoolers as well as current college and continuing students in Northern and central California. Better Together STEM Scholarship recipients will receive $10,000 to help as they…MORE

Fresno’s Christmas Tree Lane Prepared For 2017 Season

Fresno’s Christmas Tree Lane Prepared For 2017 Season

FRESNO (KMJ) — The festive show of lights and decorations which is Christmas Tree Lane is ready for its latest season. The event is now in its 97th year, with Fresno’s Van Ness Boulevard prepared for the influx of visitors. The first night, on Saturday December 2nd, is strictly for those on foot. “The walking…MORE

Fresno Police Hunt For Suspect In Deadly Northwest Fresno Triple Shooting

Fresno Police Hunt For Suspect In Deadly Northwest Fresno Triple Shooting

FRESNO, CA (KMJ) -Fresno Police have a identified and are looking for the suspect in a triple shooting in the Northwest that left one man dead. It was at 1:00pm back on October 2nd that Roberto Ramos, described as a dedicated family man, was gunned down in front of his wife Irma, and their 20…MORE

DWR Updates Timetable On Lake Oroville Spillways Emergency Recovery Project

DWR Updates Timetable On Lake Oroville Spillways Emergency Recovery Project

FRESNO, CA (KMJ) -The Department of Water Resources updated the timetable of construction on Thursday, November 30th on the Lake Oroville Spillways Emergency Recovery Project. Construction on the Main Spillway included concrete finishing, joint sealing and completion of drainage systems of the main 3,000-foot gated flood Control spillway. The finishing work is expected to be…MORE