Lemoore F-18 Crashes; Pilot Still Missing

FRESNO (KMJ) – The navy says an F/A-18 Super Hornet out of Lemoore was on a routine training mission when it crashed in the desert Wednesday. A navy spokesperson says search-and-rescue teams responded to the the crash scene north of the Naval Air Weapons Station China Lake in the Mojave Desert Wednesday morning. The status…MORE

Report: Half of Working Californians Have No Retirement Savings

FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ) — Among Californians between the ages of 25 and 64, about half have no dedicated retirement savings, according to a new report by UC Berkeley’s Center for Labor Research and Education. Researchers believe that in most cases it’s not a lack of discipline, but a lack of access to traditional retirement plans, such…MORE

New California Law Written to Protect Sex Workers

FRESNO (KMJ) – The state of California has moved to help sex workers who report crimes and more. A new law will shield sex workers from arrest if they report crimes or are caught with condoms. Governor Gavin Newsom signed the measure into law on Tuesday. It protects workers from arrest for misdemeanor-level sex-related crimes…MORE

Search Now Underway for Missing Coalinga Girl

(KMJ) – The Coalinga Police Department is asking for the public’s help to locate a missing 10-year old girl. Officers say Zaylee Ortiz was last seen Tuesday around 2:00 pm. when she told her grandmother she was going to wrestling practice.  She was then reported missing Wednesday around 2:15 am. She is described to be around…MORE

Cal Ag Could Benefit from Japan Trade Deal

  Any potential trade deal between the U.S. and Japan will include big gains for farmers and ranchers. Politico says that statement comes directly from U.S. Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer. He says in written comments to the Senate Finance Committee that ag producers will see “significant new opportunities for agricultural exports” once any agreement gets…MORE

‘Tower Rapist’ Set to Stay Behind Bars

FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ News) — The so-called “Tower Rapist” is set to spend at least 3 more years behind bars, after waiving his right to a full parole hearing Tuesday. 53-year-old Rudolph Acosta was not present at the hearing, in which one survivor spoke in opposition to his release. Acosta was sentenced to 78 years in…MORE