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
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Report: More Than 1 Billion Yahoo! Accounts Hacked
FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ) — The Sunnyvale-based company says it believes hackers have stolen data from more than 1 billion accounts. The alleged breach is said have happened in August 2013, and is different from the one it revealed in September of this year, which affected 500 million accounts. The stolen information includes names, e-mail addresses, phone…… MORE
Trial Set for Oakhurst Murder Suspect
(KMJ) Trial has been set for an Oakhurst man accused of a brutal murder. Madera County prosecutors say George Taylor-Windsor went on a violent rampage while riding in a pickup truck traveling down Hwy 41 in November. The District Attorney says the 26 year old stabbed 23 year old Jessica Nelson to death and left…… MORE
CA’s 10-Day Waiting Period for Gun Purchases Upheld
FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ) — The U.S. 9th Circuit Court of Appeals has reversed a Fresno U.S. District Court’s decision, and upheld the 10-day waiting period for new firearms purchases. Justices say the law does not violate the 2nd Amendment, and is a reasonable precaution. The Golden State has had waiting period for gun purchases since 1923.…… MORE
Brown Wants A Ban On Oil And Gas Drilling In Federal Waters Off California
FRESNO (KMJ) — Governor Jerry Brown is asking President Obama to permanently ban new offshore oil and gas drilling in waters off California. In a letter sent to The White House on Tuesday, Brown requested that the coast be withdrawn from new federal leasing agreements. “California is blessed with hundreds of miles of spectacular coastline,…… MORE
Operation Santa Claus Travels to Valley Children’s Hospital
FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – Operation Santa Claus Travels to Valley Children’s Hospital spreading some early Christmas cheer. Fresno County Sheriff Margaret Mims and almost two dozen of her “elves” visited young patients and their families who are spending their holidays at Valley Children’s Hospital. Sheriff Mims and her staff members distributed toys on Tuesday, December13th to…… MORE
Report: Calif. Worst in Nation for Driving
FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ) — The Golden State is said to be the worst in the nation, when it comes to driving a car. That’s according to a new BankRate.com report, which examined average commute times, car repair costs, and incident of auto theft. Another recent report ranked California drivers the second-worst in America. BankRate says Iowa…… MORE
CalPERS Urged to Divest from Tobacco Stocks
FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ) — CalPERS, the nation’s largest pension fund, is being urged to sell off all of its investments in tobacco companies. State Treasurer John Chiang believes holding tobacco-related stocks is bad economic decision. Chiang first voted to divest from such securities, eight years ago. However, the system’s external managers still have about $547 million…… MORE
FTA Responds to Sup. Hanson’s Decision To Leave
FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – The Fresno Teacher’s Association responds to Superintendent Michael Hanson’s decision to leave the Fresno School District. On Monday, the leader of Fresno Unified announced he will be leaving his position as of August 2017. Louis Jamerson, (seen above) the Executive Director of the Fresno Teachers Association, says even with Hanson’s announcement of his impending departure –…… MORE
Suspected Robbers Caught Targeting Small Business Owners
Fresno and Clovis Police held a joint press conference to announce multiple arrests in a string of robberies. Since June 2016, 14 robberies and a hot prowl burglary have occurred between Fresno and Clovis allegedly by the same string of suspects. The police departments announced on Tuesday that 3 of the 4 suspects have been…… MORE
