FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ) — New York, Los Angeles, and Houston, according to a new analysis of government data by the Pew Research Center, those are the top metro areas in the nation for unlawful immigration. It shows that most of the 11.1 million undocumented residents reside in only 20 major regions. However, no part of the…… MORE
Tips for Companies Seeking to Attract Millennial Employees
FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ) — In an increasingly tighter labor market, millennails are accounting for larger shares of the potential employees. However, according to a new Challenger, Gray, and Christmas report, using traditional recruitment techniques, can make it difficult to attract new and younger workers. Experts say in addition to compensation and health benefits, many millennials are…… MORE
9th Circuit Court of Appeals Upholds Suspension of Trump’s Travel Ban
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — A federal appeals court refused Thursday to reinstate President Donald Trump’s ban on travelers from seven predominantly Muslim nations, dealing another legal setback to the new administration’s immigration policy. In a unanimous decision, the panel of three judges from the San Francisco-based 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals declined to block…… MORE
Over a Dozen Cats-Dumped at Cat House on Kings Shelter
FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – A dozen cats were dumped in plastic tubs at a Parlier shelter. Staff members at the Cat House on the Kings Cat Sanctuary came to work before dawn to discover 14 plastic tubs with 13 cats inside dumped at outside the doors. Spokesperson Beth Caffrey says one of the bins included…… MORE
Fresno Unified Plans To Open Six School-Based Health Centers
FRESNO (KMJ) — Plans to construct six school-based health centers within Fresno Unified School District, have been announced by its acting superintendent. It’s based on an initiative already in place at Gaston Middle School. “We provide health services as a normal course of action for any school,” says Acting Superintendent Bob Nelson. “Students need healthcare,…… MORE
Kingsburg a Finalist to Win $500K
(KMJ) – Kingsburg is a finalist in a contest to receive $500,000 to go towards revitalization efforts. The city is competing against four other cities in the for the half million dollar prize, as well as being featured in Season Two of the national show, “Small Business Revolution.” Kingsburg was one of 14,000 nominations in…… MORE
Valley Blood Supply Critical Due To Local Flooding & East Coast Weather Delays
FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – An urgent plea by the Central California Blood Center… “We need donors today, we need them tomorrow, and we need the over the next few days.” – Leslie Botos, Director of Community Relations & Development, Central California Blood Center. Leslie Botos from the Central California Blood Center says their supply has…… MORE
Chief Dyer Says Trump “Is A Big Fan Of Law Enforcement”
FRESNO (KMJ) — The Chief of Fresno Police says there’s an “incredible” level of support for law enforcement within the new White House administration. Chief Jerry Dyer took part in the meeting of Major County Sheriffs and Major Cities Chiefs in Washington D.C., which also included an address from President Donald Trump. “What I gathered…… MORE
Calif. Drought Rules Remain, Despite Wet Weather
FRESNO, Calif. (AP) — Water regulators in California on Wednesday extended what are now largely symbolic conservation measures lingering from the drought after the state has seen one of the wettest winters in years. Regulators decided to retain the measures at least until spring as a precaution against the possible return of dry weather —…… MORE
Farm Income Expected to Fall Again
The Department of Agriculture expects net farm income in 2017 to drop 8.7% compared with 2016. For 2017, the USDA Economic Research Service predicts net farm income will fall to $62.3 billion, down 49.6% from the 2013 record high of more than $120 billion. Following several years of record highs, net farm income trended…… MORE
