FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ) — Fresno County’s unemployment rate rose to 9.4 percent in June, an increase of 1 percent from May. However, the rate is still below that for June of 2015. Year-over-year, county employment has increased by 15,600 jobs. Most of the gains have been seen in government, trade, transportation, and utilities, as well…… MORE
MADERA COUNTY (KMJ) – The Madera County Sheriff’s Office says all evacuation orders for the Serpa Fire have been lifted. Many streets near the fire remain closed to the public and are restricted to residents only. Residents must show identification at check points. The following streets are restricted to residents only: Cavin Lane Holly Lane Mattie…… MORE
(KMJ) – Fresno County Sheriff’s Detectives arrested the owner of Fresno’s Sunnyside Convalescent Hospital on July 21st and charged him with stealing from the elderly. 65-year old Michael Fellen of Madera was taken into custody and charged with stealing money from a total of 57 residents who live at the facility on South Peach Avenue.…… MORE
FRESNO (KMJ) – A plan by the state to build twin tunnels clears a hurdle with a ruling Thursday, by the California Supreme Court. California Governor Jerry Brown’s plan is to build two giant water tunnels in the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta. The $15.7 billion dollar tunnels would divert fresh river water around the delta and…… MORE
FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – The Fresno County Sheriff’s Department Foundation for Public Safety hosted kids from rural areas of Fresno County on Thursday, to teach them all about what they do. About 100 students, ages 7 to 13, learned about the equipment being used by the Sheriff’s Department – like the helicopter and horses – and also…… MORE
FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – Governor Jerry Brown’s “By-Right” housing proposal is getting some local support. Fresno Mayor Ashley Swearengin threw her support behind the plan, which seeks to reduce barriers and delays in developing affordable housing throughout California. The plan would allow local governments to give administrative approval of new, multi-family housing developments that are…… MORE
FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ) — The Golden State is among 11 others and the District of Columbia joining the U.S. Justice Department, in trying to block the proposed $48.3 billion merger of health insurance giants Anthem and Cigna. Consolidating two of the five largest insurers, according to a lawsuit filed, would substantially reduce competition and drive up…… MORE
FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ) — Porterville High School Teacher Bradley Collins has been arrested for allegedly having an inappropriate relationship with a female student. Captain John Hall tells KMJ News, “That relationship, which included sexual intercourse, began when the victim was under the age of 18, and started in October of 2013. The relationship continued for over…… MORE
FRESNO (KMJ) – The Fresno County District Attorney has filed criminal charges against a man accused of murdering another man with his car. On Monday, Fresno County Sheriff’s detectives say 31-year old Saul Mendoza intentionally struck and killed 38-year old Sigifredo Gomez as he was getting out of a car on Nebraska and De Wolf near…… MORE
FRESNO (KMJ) – Central Unified School District is announcing its policy for providing free and reduced-price lunches for children served under the National School Lunch Program. Meal applications will be sent to all households with a letter informing parents or guardians of the availability of free and reduced-price lunches. To apply, complete one application for…… MORE
