Category Archives: Local News

Over Half Of American Workers Skipping Vacation

Over Half Of American Workers Skipping Vacation

FRESNO (KMJ) – American workers have been taking less and less vacation over the past 15 years. Project: Time Off found that in 2015, more than half of American workers left vacation time unused. Among those surveyed, 658 million days went unused, and 222 million days were lost – those are days that cannot be…MORE

Unexpected Drive-Thru At Sanger Pizzeria

Unexpected Drive-Thru At Sanger Pizzeria

SANGER (KMJ) — An unexpected drive-thru at a pizzeria in Sanger. Police responded to reports of a vehicle versus building collision Monday morning, at the ‘Me-N-Eds’ close to the intersection of North and Academy. Officers arrived to find a car lodged in the outer wall, and the driver explained that she had swerved to avoid…MORE

Car Hits McDonald’s Delivery Truck

Car Hits McDonald’s Delivery Truck

FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – A car ran a red light and hit a McDonald’s delivery truck on Monday, according to Fresno Police.  Surprisingly the driver of the car was okay, suffering just a cut on the head.  He did go to CRMC to have his injury looked at. The accident partially closed the intersection of…MORE

Hundreds Of Delta Flights Cancelled After Power Outage

Hundreds Of Delta Flights Cancelled After Power Outage

FRESNO (KMJ) — Hundreds of Delta flights across the country have been canceled Monday morning due to a power outage in Atlanta. Limited departures are now taking place, but the affected flights could spell repercussions for some time still. “They’re still trying to get their systems together”, says Daniel Baker CEO of FlightAware.com. “Until they can…MORE

Alleged Visalia Rental Fraud Scammer Behind Bars

Alleged Visalia Rental Fraud Scammer Behind Bars

FRESNO (KMJ) – A Visalia man is behind bars for allegedly trying to rent out properties which he didn’t own and taking money from potential renters. Visalia PD Property Crimes Detectives say 28-year-old Nicholas Vallez scammed victims, stealing their money in the form of rental application fees. Vallez is facing multiple misdemeanor and felony charges. To date, 11…MORE

Caltrans To Clear Dry Brush Along Fresno Freeways

Caltrans To Clear Dry Brush Along Fresno Freeways

FRESNO (KMJ) – Caltrans will be clearing dry brush to prevent future fires along freeways. A grassfire threatened homes along the 41 Freeway by McKinley on Thursday, August 4th. Fresno City Councilmember Clint Olivier was out there standing with residents, garden hoses in hand, trying to help them save their homes from the fire. “This…MORE

Calif. Export Trade Takes a Hit

Calif. Export Trade Takes a Hit

FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ) — California exporters ended the fiscal year with $14.6 billion worth of merchandise shipped. That’s down 3 percent from June of 2015, according to Beacon Economics. Weaker prices for exporters, and a strengthening U.S. dollar that is making goods more expensive, are among the factors responsible. However, the Golden State is doing a bit…MORE

BBB: Millennials Most Susceptible to Scams

BBB: Millennials Most Susceptible to Scams

FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ) — We’ve heard countless stories about the elderly falling prey to fradusters, often losing substantial sums of money. However, according to the Better Business Bureau, those most susceptible to scams are millennials. Researchers say many millennials tend to have what they call an “optimism bias,” and live under the illusion that they’re invulnerable. Those…MORE

UPDATE: Garth Brooks Adds More Shows in Fresno

UPDATE: Garth Brooks Adds More Shows in Fresno

(FRESNO, CA – KMJ) –  For the first time in nearly two decades country music superstar Garth Brooks will play the Save Mart Center. Brooks will play FOUR shows – one on Friday, September 23rd (7pm), two on Saturday, September 24th (7pm and 10:30pm) and one on Sunday, September 25th (7:30pm).  Tickets went on sale Friday,…MORE