(KMJ) – As many as 300 children from Fresno and Central unified school districts will receive free dental services as TeamSmile returns to Fresno State from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 24, at Fresno State’s South Gym. This is the eighth year Fresno State has teamed up with TeamSmile to provide area children with free…… MORE
Monster Hurricane Patricia Barrels Into Mexico
(CNN) – With 200-mph sustained winds and even more powerful gusts, Hurricane Patricia was the strongest hurricane ever recorded by the U.S. National Hurricane Center as it bore down Friday on Mexico’s Pacific coast. The Miami-based meteorological center, in its 8 a.m. advisory, warned of a “potentially catastrophic landfall in southwestern Mexico” later Friday. While…… MORE
Pooch Parade & Canine Carnival In Tower
Whitie’s Pets Pooch Parade takes place this Saturday, and the event will include a parade, canine carnival, costume contest, and vendor fair. Residents of Fresno are encouraged to dress up their dog in a costume, enter in the contest, and parade their dressed up dog in the Tower District, Saturday, October 24, 2015, 1 p.m. to 5…… MORE
Ryan Declares Candidacy
By Deirdre Walsh and Jeremy Diamond CNN Rep. Paul Ryan announced Thursday that he is officially running for speaker of the House, and he is likely to be elected next week. “I never thought I’d be speaker,” Ryan said in a statement. “But I pledged to you that if I could be a unifying figure,…… MORE
McCardle Elementary School Celebrates Red Ribbon Week
McCardle Elementary School is celebrating Red Ribbon Week early with a full slate of themed days. Principal.Linda McLaughlin (above right) says they wanted to make it a fun message for the kids. “We’re trying to bring recognition to the fact that kids need to stay off drugs and so we had dress up days all…… MORE
Saroyan Elementary Wins National Healthy Schools Award
William Saroyan Elementary School was one of only 376 schools nationwide – and the only school in the Central Valley – to receive the National Healthy Schools Award at the Bronze level. The 720 students now choose from a healthy assortment of fruits and vegetables at lunch and no longer bring cupcakes or other sweets…… MORE
Survey: Employees Want More Feedback from the Boss
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) — The workers want to hear from the boss more frequently. According to a new Robert Half survey, 40% of professionals say their managers…… MORE
UC President Napolitano Proposes Plan to Expand Enrollment of Undergraduates
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) — University of California President Janet Napolitano says she’s preparing a plan to significantly boost the number of California undergraduates, in the 2016-17 school…… MORE
Charges Against Fresno Firefighter Dismissed
FRESNO (KMJ) — A Fresno Firefighter has been dismissed of all criminal charges in relation alleged sex crimes. Jeffrey Sanchez is now a free man after all charges against him were thrown out. It was in connection with an alleged assault which was said to have taken place on December 19th 2014. Prosecutors determined they…… MORE
Clinton: “I Took Responsibility” for Benghazi Attack
WASHINGTON (CNN) – Democratic presidential front-runner Hillary Clinton took direct aim at her Republican critics from the witness chair at a highly anticipated congressional hearing on Benghazi Thursday that marks a critical moment in her campaign. She warned that Americans want true statesmanship, not partisan politics and ideology. “I took responsibility and, as part of…… MORE
