Category Archives: Local News

Suspected Drunk Driver Rolls Car, Survives

Suspected Drunk Driver Rolls Car, Survives

(KMJ)  Visalia Police say a suspected drunk driver is jailed after rolling her car overnight on Murray, east of Giddings. The crash happened just after midnight Monday.   Officers say they discovered that the driver, 35 year old Maria Lopes, had failed to negotiate a bend in the road rolled over several times. Lopes’ vehicle collided…MORE

North Fork Woman Accused of Killing Former Mono Tribal Council Member

North Fork Woman Accused of Killing Former Mono Tribal Council Member

UPDATE: The Madera County District Attorney announces that Mary O’Keefe has pleaded not guilty to murder charges.  A pre-preliminary hearing has been set for Thursday, December 20th. (KMJ) – Madera County Sheriff’s Deputies continue to investigate a weekend murder near North Fork. Saturday morning, Deputies were called to a home on Road 225 near North…MORE

Teen Suicides Spur Need For Education Says Valley Psychologist

Teen Suicides Spur Need For Education Says Valley Psychologist

FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – A series of recent teen suicides in Clovis are causing alarm – but how do parents spot problems before it’s too late? Some parents are worried and are calling for more education such as classes at the schools directed at teenagers. Psychologist Jay Pope, Ph.D. is Associate Professor of Psychology at Fresno Pacific…MORE

How Will California’s Economy Perform Under the Trump Administration?

How Will California’s Economy Perform Under the Trump Administration?

FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ) — The California Lutheran University Center for Economic Research and Forecasting is out with its latest predictions. Researchers say it appears the Golden State’s economy will continue grow at a pace faster than the national average. However, they do not believe that incoming President Donald Trump will succeed in promoting substantial growth. In…MORE

Valley Unemployment Rates Rise

Valley Unemployment Rates Rise

FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ) — California’s jobless rate has fallen to 5.3 percent, with the addition of 13,600 nonfarm jobs in November. However, Fresno County’s unemployment rate has risen two-tenths of a percent to 9.3 percent, according to the EDD, with a loss of 3,300 jobs. Madera, Merced, Tulare, Kings, and Kern counties saw similar changes last…MORE

Sheriff “Confident” He Has The Right People In Cabrera Murder Case

Sheriff “Confident” He Has The Right People In Cabrera Murder Case

VISALIA (KMJ) — Tulare County’s Sheriff says his office has met all the necessary requirements to bring murder charges in the Cecilia Bravo Cabrera case, even without having her body. Sheriff Mike Boudreaux reveals that investigators have supplied digital forensic evidence to support the arrests, and collected the threats made towards the 30 year old…MORE

AAA: Holiday Travel Reaching New Highs

AAA: Holiday Travel Reaching New Highs

FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ) — About 12.4 million Californians are expected to travel at least 50 miles for the upcoming holidays; AAA says that’s an all-time record. The vast majority are planning to drive to their destination, with the rest flying, or using other means of transportation. Gas prices, despite having risen slightly, remain lower than in…MORE

Jobs to Avoid if You’re Seeking a Long Career

Jobs to Avoid if You’re Seeking a Long Career

FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ) — The 2016 Most Endangered Jobs report is out. The top gigs to avoid if you’re seeking a long career, according to CareerCast.com, are word processor, mail carrier, and meter reader. However, it doesn’t stop there; other jobs with less than ideal prospects are computer programmer, radio DJ, reporter, and broadcaster. Aaron Abeytia…MORE

Arnold: Anti-Trump Voters Need to “Stop Whining”

NEW YORK (CNNMoney) – New “Celebrity Apprentice” host Arnold Schwarzenegger told Americans who did not support Donald Trump need to “stop whining” and get behind the president-elect. “Now he’s elected, and now it is very important that we all support the president, and that we all come together and we stop whining and it becomes…MORE

Fresno Fire Demonstrates Intensity Of Christmas Tree Fires

FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – The Fresno Fire Dept. and PG&E respond to thousands of home fires every year, including many during the holiday season. Nationwide, fire departments are called to an average of 250 structure fires caused by Christmas trees, with home fires and electrical accidents typically increasing during winter months. Holiday hazards can be…MORE