Days after a Marine asked Ronda Rousey to the Marine Corps Ball at Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, he scored big-time when the mixed martial arts fighter accepted his proposal.… MORE
Netflix not afraid of Apple competition
As Netflix launches in Japan, CEO Reed Hastings tells CNN that potential competition from Apple is no big deal.… MORE
China to Hurt Commodities in Coming Months with Volatility
Citigroup analysts say China is driving commodity prices like never before, and driving them lower. In a report, Citigroup predicted the uncertainty stemming from China will impact U.S. commodity markets for months to come. Bloomberg reports raw materials including oil; iron ore and copper have tumbled on concern that demand is slowing from China, the…… MORE
Weather Aiding the Battle Against the Rough Fire
(KMJ) Cooler weather is now aiding in the battle against the Rough Fire as it continues to burn in the Sierra. A decline in temperature has allowed crews to work on fire lines along all areas of the blaze. The Rough Fire remains the largest blaze now burning in California. It covers nearly 80-thousand acres.…… MORE
Vote Recalls Board Members of Golden Valley School District
(KMJ) Three Golden Valley Unified School District board members were recalled during an election held Tuesday night. The recall impacted incumbents Kathleen Crumpton, John Moseley and Carla Neal. According to returns from the Madera County Election’s Office, the trio was recalled by wide margins. The recall election came in response to the school board’s abrupt…… MORE
30 Calif. Bail Agents Busted
SAN JOSE, Calif. (AP) — Officials say they have arrested 30 bail agents in five Northern California counties on suspicion of numerous felonies for illegal business practices, including employing a felon as a bounty hunter. The Department of Insurance said Monday the arrest sweep that began Thursday focused on Aladdin Bail Bonds, Luna Bail Bonds,…… MORE
Ex-NFL Star Charged with Murder, Death Penalty Out
(KMJ) From NFL star to murderer. That’s what the Kern County DA is calling Lawrence Phillips after charging the former first round pick with first degree murder this week. Phillips, who was already serving more than 30 years for a series of violent crimes, allegedly murdered his cell-mate inside the Kern Valley State Prison earlier…… MORE
Miyuki Hardwood’s Miracle Story Of Survival
For nine days, missing hiker Miyuki Harwood was alone and injured in the Sierra’s – but she survived her ordeal. She’s a strong, independent woman, who follows traditional Japanese culture – no pictures and little fanfare, but she did share her story through her Sister-in-Law Barb Hartwig, who read her statement: “After summiting, I decided to start…… MORE
Fresno Teen Arrested After Guns Found Following School Threats
FRESNO (KMJ) — A fifteen year old student at Fresno’s San Joaquin Memorial High School is now in police custody – after an Instagram post which suggested the suspect would “solve the problem of mine” with a MAC-11. It was discovered Monday night, and the Principal at the school alerted Fresno Police to the teen’s…… MORE
“Fresno Humane Animal Services” Wins Animal Control Bid
Fresno County Board of Supervisors unanimously approves a new approach to animal control, hoping past problems stay in the past. The County was looking for a qualified rescue organization, and made their choice with Brenda Mitchell and her team that currently runs Animal Compassion Team. Mitchell is the President and Co-founder of ACT – and they’ve…… MORE
