FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ) — The cost of college continues to rise, with student loan debt in America reaching a record $1.3 trillion. However, more college kids are also using a portion of that money to pay for other expenses, according to a New Student Loan Hero survey. Two out of five surveyed say they use student aid…… MORE
Former CA State Senator Ron Calderon Gets 42 Months in Prison
FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ) — Former California Democratic State Senator Ron Calderon has been sentenced to 42 months in prison. Calderon pled guilty earlier this year to accepting bribes from undercover FBI agents, in exchange for legislative favors. Prosecutors had sought a 5-year sentence, but Judge Christina Snyder said that was too harsh. Calderon comes from a family…… MORE
Pregnant DUI Driver Pleads Guilty
(KMJ) There was a surprising guilty plea made Friday in a high profile case. 23 year old Candice Ooley of Clovis pleaded guilty to all charges stemming from a deadly DUI crash that took the life of Lemoore man earlier this year in Madera County. Among the charges: gross vehicular manslaughter and DUI causing injury. Ooley was…… MORE
Fresno Police Searching For 15-Year-Old Homicide Suspect
FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – Fresno Police are searching for a homicide suspect. 15-year-old Cameron Maurice Smith and a second adult suspect allegedly shot and killed Farshad Jamali in September at the Enclave Apartment Complex in Fresno. Smith should be considered armed and dangerous. (Cameron Maurice Smith) Police are also searching for a person of interest, named…… MORE
Central Valley Feels Unhealthy/Unsafe, Says New Study
(KMJ) – Central Valley respondents in a new study – say they feel unhealthiest out of those in any region in California. The study, conducted by the Field Research Corporation, divides the state into five different communities: Los Angeles, San Francisco, the Central Valley, the South Coast and Inland Empire. Respondents in LA and the Valley…… MORE
Gibson Farm Market Hosting Fall Festival
FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – The Gibson Farm Market that sells products made by the Fresno State agricultural department, is hosting a fall festival on Saturday, October 22nd from 8am – 4pm. The festival is a good way to sample the Fresno State wine, produce, tri-tip sandwiches (made with the tri-tip raised from the cattle at Fresno…… MORE
Driver In Fatal Collision Won’t Be Cited For Hitting Pedestrian In Road
FRESNO (KMJ) — A man has died after an early morning collision on Fresno’s Shaw Avenue. Officers say he was struck and killed as he was walking in the roadway just before 6am Friday morning, but confirm that the driver will not be cited for his actions leading to the incident. “He’s going to be…… MORE
USDA Streamlines Loans for Small and Urban Farmers
The Department of Agriculture is offering a streamlined version of USDA guaranteed loans, which are tailored for smaller scale farms and urban producers. The program, called EZ Guarantee Loans, uses a simplified application process. The program is for beginning, small, under served and family farmers and ranchers, according to USDA. Through the program, they can…… MORE
Arambula Backs Tobacco Tax, Chamber Opposes
FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – Assemblyman Joaquin Arambula – along with members of the Fresno Madera Medical Society, American Cancer Society and others – threw their support behind Proposition 56 on Thursday. The measure raises the cigarette tax by two dollars a pack. Other tobacco products, like e-cigarettes, would also see tax increases. Arambula said the…… MORE
UPDATE: Shooting Victim Has C-Section
FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – A victim who was allegedly shot by her husband on Wednesday is still in the hospital. Fresno Police say an emergency c-section was performed on the victim – who was 7 months pregnant – after she was shot in the stomach. The baby is in good health. The victim’s husband, 32-year-old Manuel…… MORE
