FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ) — The average cost of a new vehicle, $33,865, is said to be too steep for many median-income households, in the nation’s largest cities. According to a new Bankrate.com study, most consumers are spending too much money on cars, at the expense of things like college funds, and retirement savings. Bankrate recommends abiding…… MORE
Study: Weight Loss May Reduce a Woman’s Risk for Developing Cancer
FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ) — Women who lose weight may reduce their risk for developing cancer, as levels of cancer-related proteins decline. A new study published in the journal Cancer Research says the proteins VEGF, PAI-1, and PEDF promote the growth of blood vessels, which help tumors thrive. However, the more weight they lose, the further…… MORE
Fresno County GOP Says Either Pence Or Gingrich “Excellent” For Trump VP
FRESNO (KMJ) — The official announcement over who Donald Trump will pick as his running mate is due to take place Friday morning. But the question remains: will it be a lean towards Newt Gingrich, or will the choice be made to go for Mike Pence? Those two names considered to be the final pair…… MORE
Homicide Victims Identified
FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – The Fresno County Coroner’s Office has released the names of two homicide victims found Wednesday. The homicide victim found at a property on South Blythe Ave on Wednesday near Caruthers has been identified as 49-year-old Rafael Garcia of Fresno. Police said on Wednesday they believe Garcia may have been a farm…… MORE
Fresno Food Expo Preview
FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – Wednesday night, there was a preview of the food/drink to be featured at this year’s Fresno Food Expo. This year’s event gets underway on Wednesday, July 27th. The will be an event open to the public, Thursday, July 28th. The finalists for this year’s expo awards were also unveiled at Taste, Tally,…… MORE
Suspect Arrested After 10-Hour Standoff
FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – Fresno PD confirms that 46-year-old Paul Mesa has been taken into custody after a 10-hour standoff at the Philippine Mini-Mart in Central Fresno. Police were called out at 10pm Wednesday night after getting calls of a male and female arguing and then shots fired. When police arrived on scene, they found only…… MORE
Breweries Ride Labeling Wave
Six of America’s brewers, including three of the largest, will start posting nutritional information on all containers for sale by 2020. Pro Agriculture says three of the bigger brewers involved include Anheuser-Busch, Heineken USA, and Miller-Coors. The Beer Institute is the trade group that represents the nation’s largest brewers, and they’ll voluntarily begin applying…… MORE
Body Camera Footage of Dylan Noble Shooting Released
FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ) — After hesitating to release the body camera footage of the fatal encounter between Fresno police officers and 19-year-old Dylan Noble, Chief Jerry Dyer showed the videos to reporters on Wednesday. KMJ’s Liz Kern streamed the press conference on Facebook. You see that video, and hear her report below: Attorney Stuart…… MORE
Body Discovered Near Caruthers
FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – Homicide investigators are investigating a body that was found at about 9:30am on Wednesday on Blythe Ave. between Dinuba Ave. and Henderson Ave. That’s in a rural farm area near Caruthers and Raisin City. The Fresno County Sheriff’s Office has not confirmed an identity or age of the victim, but did…… MORE
What Does it Cost for Members of Congress to Talk with Constituents?
FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ) — The Golden State’s congressional delegation spent $3 million tax dollars in 2015 talking to their constituents. About a third of that, according to an LA Times analysis, was spent in only 5 of the state’s 53 districts. While the majority of congress members are using free or inexpensive forms of communication,…… MORE
