FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ) — 8.5 million people, fewer than 48 percent of registered California voters, took part in the June primary. Secretary of State Alex Padilla has certified the results, which confirm another low turnout. With all the money, campaigning, and record voter registration, many had predicted higher participation. However, Field Poll had a forecast of…… MORE
FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – Fresno State President Joseph I. Castro released a statement on Monday, in regards to the recent shootings across the country. Castro calls on campus leaders to create a positive environment. In 2015, the Fresno State race demographics were 3% black, 46% Hispanic and 22% white. Here’s Castro’s letter in full: Dear…… MORE
FRESNO (KMJ) — Three juveniles are now behind bars after allegedly breaking into a Central Unified School District office, with a soil-compactor tractor. The incident took place Sunday night at around 10.30pm. Fresno Police Officers say they located the trio of suspects as they were taking sodas and portable radios. The suspects initially attempted to…… MORE
(KMJ) The search continues for as many as three young gunmen who opened fire at a house party early Saturday morning in south Bakersfield. BPD says while they have not identified the young assailants, they believe some of the party-goers know who they are. Investigators say the suspects shot some of the victims at random while…… MORE
FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ) — The Governor’s Interagency Working Group on Refinery Safety is proposing several new strategies, aiming to improve the practices of oil refineries. If approved, the regulations would overhaul Cal/OSHA, and bolster the California Accidental Release Prevention Program. The proposed changes are in response to Chevron refinery blaze in Richmond, back in 2012. Significant…… MORE
CLOVIS (KMJ) — “A new adventure” is how the outgoing Clovis Fire Chief describes his move to Midwest. After being the Chief of Clovis Fire since 2013, Michael Despain is now taking on a new role in Nebraska. “It’s kind of bittersweet to leave the Central Valley”, he admitted. “I’ve been here for almost 30…… MORE
VISALIA (KMJ) — Visalia is set to be the first city in California to hold the ‘Rural Pride’ event. The gathering is to highlight the needs of the LGBT community who work in agriculture, and help bring voices to the discussion of what life is like for those who live in rural locations. Housing, education,…… MORE
FRESNO (KMJ) – Kings County is reminding parents to get kids their vaccinations Vaccinations should be on every child’s back-to-school check list, and the Kings County Health Department wants to make sure kids are up-to-date before the school year begins. Those children attending child care or preschool, transitional kindergarten, kindergarten, or entering the 7th grade,…… MORE
FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ) — The average cost of a new vehicle, $33,865, is said to be too steep for many median-income households, in the nation’s largest cities. According to a new Bankrate.com study, most consumers are spending too much money on cars, at the expense of things like college funds, and retirement savings. Bankrate recommends abiding…… MORE
FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ) — Women who lose weight may reduce their risk for developing cancer, as levels of cancer-related proteins decline. A new study published in the journal Cancer Research says the proteins VEGF, PAI-1, and PEDF promote the growth of blood vessels, which help tumors thrive. However, the more weight they lose, the further…… MORE
