Category Archives: Local News

Barely Half of Illegal Border Crossers Caught

Barely Half of Illegal Border Crossers Caught

SAN DIEGO (AP) – Immigration authorities caught barely half of the people who illegally entered the U.S. from Mexico last year. That’s according to an internal Homeland Security report that offers one of the most detailed assessments of border security ever compiled. The report found that 54 percent of people who entered illegally between border…MORE

Report: Millennial Parents Saving More for Their Children’s College Education

Report: Millennial Parents Saving More for Their Children’s College Education

FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ) — Adults under the age of 35, most of whom are from the Millennial generation, are more likely to be saving for their children’s college education, than those from Generation X or the Baby Boomer generation. According to Sallie Mae, Millennials, who are burdened by the extreme costs of tuition, don’t want their kids…MORE

Study Finds Link Between Advice Given to Pregnant Women, Doctor’s Political Views

Study Finds Link Between Advice Given to Pregnant Women, Doctor’s Political Views

FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ) — Yale University researchers say doctors who are registered Republicans are more likely to discourage their patients from terminating a pregnancy, than their Democratic colleagues. Their latest study involved 200 doctors, who were presented with different hypothetical scenarios. Republican doctors had a greater tendency to discuss the mental health aspects of abortion.   Aaron…MORE

Elderly Woman, Daughters Interrupt Fresno Burglary In-Progress

Elderly Woman, Daughters Interrupt Fresno Burglary In-Progress

Fresno (KMJ) – Police are searching for the three men who burglarized the Southeast Fresno apartment of an elderly woman and her two daughters. On Thursday, October 6th, at 12:13 pm, Southeast patrol officers were dispatched to a home invasion robbery, at the Evergreen Apartments on 1430 N. 11th Street. An 89 year-old woman had gone shopping with her two daughters,…MORE

Free Dental Checkups For Fresno County’s Children This Weekend

Free Dental Checkups For Fresno County’s Children This Weekend

FRESNO (KMJ) — Improving the dental health of Fresno County’s children for no charge – that’s what ‘Team Smile’ is doing at Fresno State this weekend. “This will be the tenth year we’ve hosted it”, explains lead dentist Dr. Xavier Gutierrez. “[We’ve] provided over a million dollars of free dentistry for our kids over those…MORE

Adopt a Pet at the Big Fresno Fair

Adopt a Pet at the Big Fresno Fair

FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – At the Big Fresno Fair you can ride the rides and eat the food – but you can also adopt a dog or cat. The Central California SPCA will once again allow fairgoers to stop by and adopt a pet at their booth – for discounted prices.  Adopting a dog costs…MORE

Active Search For Missing Yosemite Hiker Ceased

Active Search For Missing Yosemite Hiker Ceased

FRESNO (KMJ) – The active search for a missing man in Yosemite has ceased. 74 year old Peter Jackson is believed to have gone on a day hike from his campsite at White Wolf Campground and never returned. It is unknown when he left or which directions he headed. “Unfortunately, we have not been able…MORE

Makings Of Molotovs Found In A Visalia Home

Makings Of Molotovs Found In A Visalia Home

VISALIA (KMJ) — A Visalia man is now behind bars after the makings of four Molotov cocktails were discovered in his home. Officers say a 50 year old was tracked from his residence on Wednesday, to an apartment complex close to Oval Park. He was seen carrying a black bag, and inside was half a…MORE

Study Links Birth Control to Increase Risk of Depression

Study Links Birth Control to Increase Risk of Depression

FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ) — Women who use contraception are more likely to suffer from depression. According to a new study published in JAMA Psychiatry, females using hormonal birth control face a 40 percent increased risk of depression after 6 months. The CDC says this is something that’s long-been suspected. About 30 percent of women who take birth…MORE

Fresno Unified Students Attending 4.0 Rally

Fresno Unified Students Attending 4.0 Rally

  FRESNO (KMJ) – Fresno Unified has invited all Fresno County 8th through 12th graders, who have 4.0 or better grade point average to attend the Big Fresno Fair for free. The 4.0 & Above Program Rally and Scholarship Drawing encourages students to work hard in school. Qualified eighth grade students will have the chance to…MORE