FRESNO (KMJ) — A bid to bring down price the State of California pays for prescriptions could have an impact on the amount paid by every one of its residents. That’s according The California Nurses Association, a group backing a ‘yes’ for Proposition 61. Voting it in it would require state agencies to pay the…… MORE
(KMJ/CBS SF) – Checking your GPS while driving will soon be illegal (unless you have your phone mounted). Governor Jerry Brown signed legislation that expands restrictions on cell phone use while driving. AB 1785 prohibits drivers from checking maps, adjusting playlists, taking photos or live streaming on their phones while driving – unless a hands free…… MORE
A $1000 dollar reward is being offered to find the person responsible for torturing and killing two dogs. On Friday, September 23rd, CCSPCA humane officers discovered the remains of the two dogs in Southwest Fresno at 41 East Walnut, near Church and Walnut Avenues. Central California SPCA Spokesperson Walter Salvari says both large dogs appeared…… MORE
FRESNO (KMJ) – Fresno Unified held its annual State of Education Luncheon, on Monday, September 26th. Superintendent Michel Hanson spoke positively of across the board improvements on state tests and graduation rates “We’re very proud of our graduation rate which beats the state and the nation.” – Superintendent Michel Hanson. Hanson says they are trying…… MORE
FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ) — The Fair Political Practices Commission is looking into claims that the California Democratic Party illegally funneled money from oil and energy companies, to the campaigns of high-profile leaders, such as that of Gov. Jerry Brown. Consumer Watchdog alleges that between 2011 and 2014, the party was used as a “pass-through,” to “reward legislative…… MORE
FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ) — While lower prices at the pump are generally considered beneficial for the pocketbooks of most Americans, they may result in job losses. That’s a claim being made by the Michigan Center for Automotive Research. The center predicts that cheap fuel will lead to a major slump in sales of hybrids, electric vehicles, and…… MORE
FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – After Fresno State had a 31-0 lead over Tulsa on Saturday, the Golden Hurricane rocked the ‘Dogs by coming back to win in double overtime, 48-41. The loss, which drops Fresno State to 1-3 heading into Mountain West Conference play is not sitting well with fans – especially since the ‘Dogs…… MORE
(KMJ) The CHP is investigating a deadly tour bus crash north of Oakhurst. Officers say the bus slammed into a tree off of Hwy 41 around 5:30 p.m. Saturday. Speed was likely the cause. One passenger was killed and several more were airlifted by helicopter to area hospitals. The bus, carrying a group of young…… MORE
(KMJ) Tulare County Sheriffs Department is mourning the loss of one of their own. Veteran Detective Sergeant Mike Yandell was killed just before midnight Saturday in a single vehicle crash near Houston and Seventh Ave. in Kings County. Yandell was 38. He is survived by his wife and two children. “We are hurting with the…… MORE
(KMJ) Westbound traffic on Shaw Avenue was brought to a halt Friday night after an empty house and auto body shop caught fire. Flames as high as 40 feet and huge smoke plumes could be seen for miles. The structure, on Shaw Ave. near Hayes was completely destroyed. WATCH KMJ’s FACEBOOK LIVE VIDEO OF THE…… MORE
