Could showing skin get you a job interview as a woman? Call it a revealing study,,, and it’s done by the French. It finds that women who wear low-cut tops in resume photos have better chance at interview. Dr. Sevag Kertechian, a researcher at Paris-Sorbonne University, executed the study over three years. He used…… MORE
Investigation: Nearly 1k Law Enforcement Guns Lost, Stolen
FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ) — 944 guns that once belonged to law enforcement officers throughout the Golden State, have been lost, stolen, or can’t be accounted for, since 2010. A new Bay Area News Group investigation, which looked into more than 240 local, state, and federal agencies. The weapons include Glocks, Sig Sauers, Remingtons, and sniper…… MORE
Calif. Bill Restricting Where Tobacco is Sold Dies
FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ) — A bill that called for limiting the sales of tobacco products to specified tobacco stores in California has died. Back in May, sweeping tobacco regulations took effect in the Golden State, which raise the legal smoking age to 21 and treat vaping products like their traditional counterparts. Proponents argued that…… MORE
Victims Shot, Pistol Whipped In Possible “Wrong House” Home Invasion
FRESNO (KMJ) — Police believe the wrong address could be a factor in an armed home invasion in Fresno Tuesday night. The incident took place close to the intersection of Ashlan and Augusta, at around 11.45pm. Officers state that there were three people home: a 21 year old man, a 42 year old woman and…… MORE
Recreational Pot Goes to Calif. November Ballot
NEW YORK (CNNMoney) – Eight states, including California, will vote to legalize weed either for recreational or medical purposes in November. The legalization of marijuana for recreational use will be on the ballot on Nov. 8 in California, Nevada, Arizona, Massachusetts and Maine, according to Allen St. Pierre, executive director of the National Organization for…… MORE
Many Millennials Can’t Afford Health Insurance
FRESNO ( KMJ) – Millennials can’t afford health insurance, but the alternatives are risky. According to a recent Harris Poll, one in 5 adults – ages 18 to 36 – say routine health-care expenses are just too expensive. Of the 1,170 Millennials surveyed, cost was a “very important” factor when looking for health care. 16…… MORE
Tulare County Sheriff’s Department Needs VIPs
The Tulare County Sheriff’s Department needs a few more good men and women to be VIPs. The “Volunteers in Patrol” serve as the eyes and ears in the community. “These volunteers save the taxpayers money because they do things sworn officers are not needed for.” -Teresa Douglass, Public Information Officer. Just by their uniformed presence…… MORE
Twin Tunnels Plan Faces More Delays
Aaron Abeytia Aaron Abeytia anchors afternoon newscasts on News/Talk 580 & 105.9 KMJ. Read More… Listen to the report as aired on News/Talk 580 AM & 105.9 FM KMJ FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ) — A ruling by a Northern California judge could delay the construction of the proposed twin tunnels in the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta. It…… MORE
Survey: Majority Support Higher Gas Taxes
Aaron Abeytia Aaron Abeytia anchors afternoon newscasts on News/Talk 580 & 105.9 KMJ. Read More… Listen to the report as aired on News/Talk 580 AM & 105.9 FM KMJ FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ) — If the revenue is used for improvements in transportation, most Americans say they’re willing to pay higher taxes on gasoline. The San…… MORE
Multi-Billion Dollar Deal Established To Solve VW’s “Cheating Devices”
FRESNO (KMJ) — German auto manufacturer Volkswagen will spend more than $1 billion in California to address the emissions scandal. The announcement from the California Attorney General’s Office, states that it will address the “illegal emissions” caused by the devices installed on 2 liter diesel vehicles. The massive bill comes after a revelation last September,…… MORE
