FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ) — The total number of robocalls made to Americans in the month of May was 4.7 billion. That’s about a 9 percent decrease from the peak reached back in March, according to robocall-blocking software developer YouMail. Here in the 559 area code, 575,000 robocalls were received per day last month, for an average…… MORE
Valley Gas Prices Seeing Small Declines
FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ) — A significant decline in crude prices and stronger refinery output has lead to a drop in valley gas prices. AAA reports that Fresno is now averaging $3.93 a gallon; that’s down from $3.99 last week. Statewide, the average is $3.90 — the country’s highest. Aaron Abeytia Aaron Abeytia anchors…… MORE
Automakers Push for Peace Between Feds and State Over Smog Rules
SACRAMENTO (KMJ) – Carmakers are urging the Trump Administration and the state of California to restart negotiations over vehicle mileage standards, trying to avoid a legal battle. KMJ Political Reporter Clint Olivier explains. 17 automakers including Honda, Ford and Mercedes-Benz sent letters Thursday to President Trump and Gov. Newsom, saying a failure to reach agreement…… MORE
Fresno County Sheriff’s Deputy Accidentally Hits Man Walking on Highway 99
FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – A Valley man continues to recover at CRMC after being struck by a Fresno County Sheriff’s vehicle. It happened around midnight on Highway 99 near the 180 in Downtown Fresno. The California Highway Patrol says the 66-year-old man was collecting cans on the side of the freeway when he was…… MORE
Man Struck & Killed By Train in Central Fresno
FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – A man is struck and killed Friday morning by an Amtrak train in Central Fresno. Fresno Police say it happened around 8:30a.m. on Van Ness, just North of Shields. Lt. Mark Hudson says the man was in his 40’s or 50″s Lt. Hudson says passengers were on-board the train, which…… MORE
USDA Proposes Updating Biotechnology Regs
The USDA’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service released a rule proposal that’s designed to update its biotechnology regulations. The rule, titled ‘Movement of Certain Genetically Engineered Organisms,’ was put together with what the Trump Administration calls a “balanced approach that continues to protect plant health while allowing agricultural innovation to thrive.” The Hagstrom…… MORE
Police Seize Meth, Guns Near Tower District, Child Taken into CPS Custody
FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ) — Police made major drug bust near Fresno’s Tower District Thursday. Lieutenant Mark Hudson tells KMJ News they had been monitoring a home near Floradora and Glenn, where they also found a 5-year-old child. 44-year-old Jammie Wilson and 26-year-old Cheyanna Lightfoot are now behind bars on several charges, including child cruelty. The child…… MORE
LA Voters Reject Schools Tax
LA says no to new taxes in a political blow to Mayor Eric Garcetti. Voters in Los Angeles have rejected a property tax measure that would have raised $500 million a year for the financially struggling LA Unified School District. Measure EE on Tuesday’s low-interest election did not come close to garnering the necessary…… MORE
Child Struck in School Crosswalk, Fresno Police Looking for Hit & Run Driver
FRESNO , CA (KMJ) – Fresno Police are looking for a hit and run driver, who struck a child in a school crosswalk. Police say the 10-year-old boy was on his way to Valley Oak Elementary School in Northeast Fresno. Just after 8:00a.m. Thursday morning, he was hit at Champlain and Fort Washington Road. The…… MORE
Janz Supporting Fellow Democrat to Challenge Nunes
FRESNO (KMJ) – A new candidate is in the race to try and take out Devin Nunes, and he already has a familiar face supporting him. 2018 congressional candidate Andrew Janz has thrown his support behind the latest challenger to 22nd district congressman Devin Nunes. 40-year old financial planner Phil Arballo of Fresno announced…… MORE
