Category Archives: Local News

Fresno Moves to One Day Per Week Water Schedule

Fresno Moves to One Day Per Week Water Schedule

(KMJ) – New water rules are coming to the city of Fresno. And they arrive a full one month earlier than expected. Thursday Councilmembers approved moving Fresno’s water customers to a once-a-week irrigation rule. The change which impacts residential, commercial and industrial customers will begin on November first. That is one month earlier than previously…MORE

Team Smile Brings Free Dental Care to Fresno State

(KMJ) – As many as 300 children from Fresno and Central unified school districts will receive free dental services as TeamSmile returns to Fresno State from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 24, at Fresno State’s South Gym. This is the eighth year Fresno State has teamed up with TeamSmile to provide area children with free…MORE

Pooch Parade & Canine Carnival In Tower

Whitie’s Pets Pooch Parade takes place this Saturday, and the event will include a parade, canine carnival, costume contest, and vendor fair. Residents of Fresno are encouraged to dress up their dog in a costume, enter in the contest, and parade their dressed up dog in the Tower District, Saturday, October 24, 2015, 1 p.m. to 5…MORE

McCardle Elementary School Celebrates Red Ribbon Week

McCardle Elementary School Celebrates Red Ribbon Week

McCardle Elementary School is celebrating Red Ribbon Week early with a full slate of themed days. Principal.Linda McLaughlin (above right) says they wanted to make it a fun message for the kids. “We’re trying to bring recognition to the fact that kids need to stay off drugs and so we had dress up days all…MORE

Saroyan Elementary Wins National Healthy Schools Award

Saroyan Elementary Wins National Healthy Schools Award

William Saroyan Elementary School was one of only 376 schools nationwide – and the only school in the Central Valley – to receive the National Healthy Schools Award at the Bronze level. The 720 students now choose from a healthy assortment of fruits and vegetables at lunch and no longer bring cupcakes or other sweets…MORE

Survey: Employees Want More Feedback from the Boss

Survey: Employees Want More Feedback from the Boss

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) — The workers want to hear from the boss more frequently. According to a new Robert Half survey, 40% of professionals say their managers…MORE

UC President Napolitano Proposes Plan to Expand Enrollment of Undergraduates

UC President Napolitano Proposes Plan to Expand Enrollment of Undergraduates

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) — University of California President Janet Napolitano says she’s preparing a plan to significantly boost the number of California undergraduates, in the 2016-17 school…MORE

Charges Against Fresno Firefighter Dismissed

Charges Against Fresno Firefighter Dismissed

FRESNO (KMJ) — A Fresno Firefighter has been dismissed of all criminal charges in relation alleged sex crimes. Jeffrey Sanchez is now a free man after all charges against him were thrown out. It was in connection with an alleged assault which was said to have taken place on December 19th 2014. Prosecutors determined they…MORE

Highway 58 Reopens to Traffic

Highway 58 Reopens to Traffic

(KMJ) – Highway 58 reopened Wednesday night, less than a week after mudslides buried cars and stopped traffic. Traffic started flowing shortly after 6 p.m. with California Highway Patrol escorts, and Caltrans said the highway was fully reopened by 8 p.m. A downpour last Thursday resulted in severe mudslides and flooding on area freeways, including…MORE

Deputies Arrest Three Teens in Carjacking Case

(KMJ) – The Fresno County Sheriff’s Office arrested three teenagers tied to a carjacking case. 18-year old Malik Hardamon (pictured above) has been booked into the Fresno County Jail. He faces felony charges of robbery, vehicle theft and possession of stolen property. Two young men, ages 16 and 17, have been booked into the Juvenile…MORE