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Revealing Study About Low Cut Tops On Resume Photos

Revealing Study About Low Cut Tops On Resume Photos

  Could showing skin get you a job interview as a woman? Call it a revealing study,,, and it’s done by the French. It finds that women who wear low-cut tops in resume photos have better chance at interview. Dr. Sevag Kertechian, a researcher at Paris-Sorbonne University, executed the study over three years. He used…MORE

Investigation: Nearly 1k Law Enforcement Guns Lost, Stolen

Investigation: Nearly 1k Law Enforcement Guns Lost, Stolen

FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ) — 944 guns that once belonged to law enforcement officers throughout the Golden State, have been lost, stolen, or can’t be accounted for, since 2010.   A new Bay Area News Group investigation, which looked into more than 240 local, state, and federal agencies. The weapons include Glocks, Sig Sauers, Remingtons, and sniper…MORE

Calif. Bill Restricting Where Tobacco is Sold Dies

Calif. Bill Restricting Where Tobacco is Sold Dies

    FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ) — A bill that called for limiting the sales of tobacco products to specified tobacco stores in California has died. Back in May, sweeping tobacco regulations took effect in the Golden State, which raise the legal smoking age to 21 and treat vaping products like their traditional counterparts. Proponents argued that…MORE

Victims Shot, Pistol Whipped In Possible “Wrong House” Home Invasion

Victims Shot, Pistol Whipped In Possible “Wrong House” Home Invasion

FRESNO (KMJ) — Police believe the wrong address could be a factor in an armed home invasion in Fresno Tuesday night. The incident took place close to the intersection of Ashlan and Augusta, at around 11.45pm. Officers state that there were three people home: a 21 year old man, a 42 year old woman and…MORE

Many Millennials Can’t Afford Health Insurance

FRESNO ( KMJ) – Millennials can’t afford health insurance, but the alternatives are risky. According to a recent Harris Poll, one in 5 adults – ages 18 to 36 – say routine health-care expenses are just too expensive. Of the 1,170 Millennials surveyed, cost was a “very important” factor when looking for health care. 16…MORE

Tulare County Sheriff’s Department Needs VIPs

Tulare County Sheriff’s Department Needs VIPs

The Tulare County Sheriff’s Department needs a few more good men and women to be VIPs. The “Volunteers in Patrol” serve as the eyes and ears in the community. “These volunteers save the taxpayers money because they do things sworn officers are not needed for.” -Teresa Douglass, Public Information Officer. Just by their uniformed presence…MORE

Twin Tunnels Plan Faces More Delays

Twin Tunnels Plan Faces More Delays

Aaron Abeytia Aaron Abeytia anchors afternoon newscasts on News/Talk 580 & 105.9 KMJ. Read More…       Listen to the report as aired on News/Talk 580 AM & 105.9 FM KMJ FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ) — A ruling by a Northern California judge could delay the construction of the proposed twin tunnels in the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta. It…MORE

Survey: Majority Support Higher Gas Taxes

Survey: Majority Support Higher Gas Taxes

Aaron Abeytia Aaron Abeytia anchors afternoon newscasts on News/Talk 580 & 105.9 KMJ. Read More…       Listen to the report as aired on News/Talk 580 AM & 105.9 FM KMJ FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ) — If the revenue is used for improvements in transportation, most Americans say they’re willing to pay higher taxes on gasoline. The San…MORE

Multi-Billion Dollar Deal Established To Solve VW’s “Cheating Devices”

Multi-Billion Dollar Deal Established To Solve VW’s “Cheating Devices”

FRESNO (KMJ) — German auto manufacturer Volkswagen will spend more than $1 billion in California to address the emissions scandal. The announcement from the California Attorney General’s Office, states that it will address the “illegal emissions” caused by the devices installed on 2 liter diesel vehicles. The massive bill comes after a revelation last September,…MORE

3-Day-Old Fresno Baby Mauled to Death by Dogs

FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ) — A newborn baby was mauled to death early Monday by two pitbull mix dogs. Fresno Police say the mother of the baby girl left the back door open, thinking the dogs were tied up. The dogs belonged the unidentified mother’s brother, who has surrendered the animals to the Central California SPCA. They’ll…MORE