FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – Fresno Police announce the arrest of an alleged bike burglar – caught in the act. On Monday, officers say they saw a man riding a bike at McKinley and Fruit. They attempted to stop the man, identified as Aaron Copley, after allegedly committing a traffic infraction. Copley took off but was…… MORE
WalletHub: Fresno Among Worst in U.S. for Jobs
FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ) — The official unemployment figure fluctuates throughout the year. However, according to a new WalletHub analysis, Fresno and much of the valley remain tough places to get a job. Fresno ranks 149th on the finance website’s list of 150 cities, right behind Detroit. It takes into account job opportunities, salaries, housing, and living…… MORE
Yosemite Could Close Due to Possible Floods
(KMJ) Officials at Yosemite are warning visitors that they’re expecting possible flooding over the next few days — and the National Park could possibly close. The last time Yosemite flooded was exactly 20 years ago, January 1997, which caused significant damage to the park’s roads and campgrounds. Meantime, an avalanche warning has been issued by the…… MORE
TransUnion, Equifax Penalized for Misleading Customers
FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ) — Equifax and TransUnion, 2 of the nation’s 3 biggest credit reporting agencies, have been fined $23.1 million by the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, for misleading customers. The feds allege that TransUnion and Equifax lured consumers into expensive recurring payments for credit-related services, using false promises. $17.6 million of the total will be…… MORE
New Congress Targeting Regulations
With a new Congress seated in Washington, D.C., the American Farm Bureau says the Republican-led majority will push to roll back government regulations put in place by the Barack Obama administration. While much is mundane bureaucratic language, the Waters of the U.S. rule could join the list according to the Farm Bureau. The WOTUS rule by the…… MORE
Sandbags Available as Storms Hit
(KMJ) Sandbags are being made available as storms hit the Central Valley. Details below: FRESNO COUNTY: During the rain/flood season, the following road yards will remain open 24 hours a day. Empty bags are provided free of charge to County residents, homes located in unincorporated areas. You must bring your own shovel in order to shovel…… MORE
Gas Prices Up Year-Over-Year Nationally, Not In Calif.
FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ) — 2017 has begun with slightly higher gas prices. The national average is now $2.34 a gallon; that’s a 34 cent increase from the beginning of 2016. It’s being attributed to market reactions from the OPEC deal made last fall. However, California is looking slightly different from the rest of the country. AAA…… MORE
Gallup: Support For Trump Lower Compared to Previous Incoming Administrations
FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ) — While Donald Trump prepares to begin his presidency with confidence he’ll make good on campaign promises, support from the American people is lower than it was for previous presidents. According to Gallup, only 46 percent of voters are confident in Trump’s ability to handle an international crisis, and only 47 percent believe…… MORE
Trump Blasts Obama’s Gitmo Plans
WASHINGTON (CNN) – President Barack Obama plans to transfer additional detainees from Guantanamo Bay, the White House said Tuesday, hours after President-elect Donald Trump warned against moving any more prisoners from the naval facility. “I would expect, at this point, additional transfers to be announced,” said Josh Earnest, the White House press secretary. He characterized…… MORE
Lee Brand Sworn In As Fresno’s Mayor – Immediately Unveils Plans
FRESNO (KMJ) — A shift in policy to community based policing is just one of the promises from Fresno’s new Mayor Lee Brand. He was sworn in just after 9am Tuesday morning, in a ceremony inside Fresno City Hall, surrounded by a multitude of local politicians (including his former competitor H. Spees). “There’s about seven…… MORE
