FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ) — 30 percent of American Millennials are planning to quit their job in the next 6 months, as they seek new opportunities. That’s according to a new Clutch survey, which finds that only about 11 to 12 percent of GenXers and Baby Boomers, anticipate a career change. It also shows that about 40…… MORE
Senate’s Kevin De Leon Proposes Immigration “Safe Zones” Bill
FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – As President-elect Donald Trump is expected to take a tough stance against illegal immigration, a proposed senate bill would restrict the ability of the feds to detain and deport over two million undocumented immigrants living in California. Senate President Pro Tem Kevin de León announced Senate Bill 54 on Wednesday, to create…… MORE
Sheriff’s Office Demonstrates How Deputy’s Firearm Discharged
FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – The Fresno County Sheriff’s Office demonstrated on Wednesday how one of its deputies likely shot himself in early November while on-duty as a plainclothes officer. The deputy’s leg holster strap buckle likely got stuck inside the holster, which likely what triggered the firearm to discharge. The male portion of the buckle…… MORE
Fresno Young Council Member Program Launches
FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – A program through Fresno’s District One that’s building future leaders is launching. The Young Council Member Program is bringing together young people throughout District One to be a part of a cohort developing leadership skills. Fresno City Councilwoman Esmeralda Soria is overseeing the program with support from PG&E. 10 students from…… MORE
Bill Would Make Targeting a Calif. Cop a Hate Crime
(KMJ) Targeting a police officer in California could become a hate crime. Republican Assemblyman Jay Obernolte of Hesperia has introduced legislation which would permit additional criminal penalties for those convicted of targeting a peace officer. Obernolte says his bill sends the message that violence against the men and women who put their lives on the…… MORE
Trio Charged in Mendota Woman’s Murder
(KMJ) Three men were charged Tuesday by the Fresno County District Attorney for the murder of a Mendota woman. Investigators say 46 year old Marty Sepe was shot to death on Dec. 1 in front of a home on Stamoules St. 27 year old Ruben Escobar, 22 year old Carlos Cruz and 18 year old…… MORE
Antibiotic Resistant Gene Found on Farm
Researchers at the Ohio State University are expressing some concern regarding an antibiotic resistant gene discovered at a U.S. pig farm. However, as the National Pork Board points out, the U.S. pork supply is safe. The resistant gene identified in the study was not found in a market hog, and there was no threat…… MORE
Krispy Kreme Opens to Long Lines
FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – Krispy Kreme Doughnut store opened in Fresno on to a long line of customers. The store opened at 5:30 am but CHP officers arrived around 2:30 in the afternoon to direct traffic that started to clog the mall parking lot and spill out onto Blackstone. Patrons filled the store and wound…… MORE
Holster Strap Likely Cause of Fresno Deputy’s Accidental Firearm Discharge
FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – The Fresno County Sheriff’s Office says a buckle attached to a deputy’s thigh holster is likely why his gun discharged, shooting himself in the leg. On November 4th, a Sheriff’s Deputy was working in the area of Church and Gearhart when his holstered weapon discharged, striking him in the lower leg.…… MORE
Report: Fresno Housing Market Among Nation’s Least Recovered
FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ) — Fresno’s housing market is among the nation’s least recovered from the Great Recession. According to mortgage website hsh.com, Fresno is number 5 on the list of the 10 least recovered markets. Despite the gains in recent years, home prices would still have to rise more than 30 percent, to reach the pre-recession…… MORE
