Criminal Charges Filed Against Visalia Teacher Who Cut Student’s Hair

FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – Criminal charge are filed Friday against a Visalia high school teacher who forcibly cut a student’s hair in class. A student’s video shot in class on December 5th, and posted on social media shows Margaret Gieszinger chasing students with scissors while belting out the “Star Spangled Banner” at University Preparatory High…MORE

New Report Shows Best California Cities for Job Opportunities

FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ) — A new WalletHub report shows the best and worst cities in the Golden State, when it comes to finding a job. The top five are San Ramon, Palo Alto, Danville, Los Gatos, and Santa Clara. Meanwhile, Fresno comes in at 226 overall, out of 254 cities on the list. Fresno ranks 217th…MORE

Teacher Catches Two Teens Talking About “Columbine Style” Attack at Ivanhoe School

FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – Tulare County Sheriff’s Deputies responded Thursday afternoon to a threat targeting students at a school in Ivanhoe. Two boys were overheard talking about carrying out a “Columbine Style” attack at Elbow Community School on Road 160, in which they could “kill a lot of people.” Investigators say the boys are 13…MORE

Council Approves Pay Increase – But Drops Link To Supervisor’s Salary

FRESNO (KMJ) — Fresno City Council has approved a pay increase for future members. Instead of $65,000 a year, those starting a new term of office will receive $80,000 a year for their service to their constituents. The 23% jump was described as long overdue by the bill’s sponsor Councilmember Oliver Baines. “There’s nothing average…MORE