Category Archives: Local News

Study: Parental Involvement Higher Today Than In Previous Decades

Study: Parental Involvement Higher Today Than In Previous Decades

FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ) — Some may argue that life has become more hectic over the past several decades. However, that doesn’t necessarily appear to be negatively impacting parental involvement, according to a new study looking at figures dating back to the 60s. Researchers say the Journal of Marriage and Family that mothers and fathers in 10 of…MORE

Opioid Deaths Still Plaguing California

Opioid Deaths Still Plaguing California

FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ) — The Golden State is experiencing the highest number of deaths related to opioid addictions in the country. According to a new report from the Senate Committee on Finance, more than 90 percent of those addicted to prescription painkillers, are unable to get the treatment they need. The bureau says while that’s an improvement…MORE

Superheroes Drop By Valley Children’s Hospital To Wash Windows

Superheroes Drop By Valley Children’s Hospital To Wash Windows

MADERA (KMJ) — The window cleaning at Valley Children’s Hospital was a little different Monday morning. A group of superheroes joined forces to bring smiles to the young patients, while also ensuring the glass stayed clear. “We’ve seen a few other hospitals come up with the idea, and they’ve done it as well”, explains crew…MORE

Attorney General Harris Unveiling California Cyber Crime Center

Attorney General Harris Unveiling California Cyber Crime Center

FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – California Attorney General Kamala Harris is announcing a new cyber crime-fighting center. The State Bureau of Forensic’s Fresno crime lab on the Fresno State campus was the site of the launch of the California Cyber Crime Center, also called “C4.” It offers digital forensics and cyber security expertise to law agencies statewide.…MORE

Knife-Wielding Suspect Shot By Fresno Police

Knife-Wielding Suspect Shot By Fresno Police

(KMJ) – Fresno Police were called to Fresno and Belmont just after 4 PM Sunday for reports of a man standing in the street armed with a knife. Officers say the 9-1-1 caller stated the suspect pulled a knife on her husband in front of their house.  The individual was described as a Hispanic male…MORE

FBI: Calif. Police Departments Have Yet to Fully Recover from Recession-Era Cuts

FBI: Calif. Police Departments Have Yet to Fully Recover from Recession-Era Cuts

FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ) — Police departments in the Golden State are employing 7 percent fewer officers, compared to the year prior to the Great Recession. According to the FBI, California cities had more than 40,000 officers in 2008, but only around 37,000 in 2015. Meanwhile, California’s population has grown in recent years, leading to a decline in…MORE

Central Valley Project Begins Water Year at 82% of Average

Central Valley Project Begins Water Year at 82% of Average

FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ) — The Central Valley Water Project has begun the new water year with 4.9 million acre-feet, in a half-dozen key reservoirs. According to U.S. Bureau of Reclamation, that’s 82 percent of the 15-year average annual carryover. The bureau says while that’s an improvement over last year, significant challenges remain. The Golden State is officially…MORE

Goat Sale Proceeds To Help Injured Correctional Officers

Goat Sale Proceeds To Help Injured Correctional Officers

FRESNO (KMJ) — A unique means of raising money for the two injured Fresno County correctional officers – involves the sale of a goat. The animal was originally owned by Central West High School student Addison Hill. “I couldn’t be more proud of the genuine, kind-hearted child that she is”, says her mother Erin Logoluso,…MORE

Bullard High Student Tests Positive for Tuberculosis

Bullard High Student Tests Positive for Tuberculosis

  FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – The Department of Public Health announced Friday that a Bullard High School student was diagnosed with active tuberculosis (TB) disease this year.  Officials say it has been determined that people who were in close contact with the student may have been exposed to tuberculosis. The Fresno County Department of Public Health says it’s…MORE

Fresno PG&E Workers’ Trip Canceled

Fresno PG&E Workers’ Trip Canceled

FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – The 20 Fresno PG&E workers who were supposed to head to Florida in the aftermath of Hurricane Matthew have had their trip canceled. Florida Power and Light (FPL) canceled their mutual aid request – meaning that the workers were no longer needed. The storm stayed far enough from the coast to…MORE