CAL FIRE Warns River Swimmers “Don’t Underestimate The Power Of The Water”

FRESNO (KMJ) — Rivers all over the Central Valley are closed this Memorial Day weekend. High temperatures have brought about a melting snowpack, creating raging waterways and dangerous conditions. Swimmers are being encouraged to stay out of the water as the low temperatures can be deadly. “The water is cold, causes hypothermia when people are…MORE

Fatal Crash On Fresno Stretch Of Highway 99

FRESNO (KMJ) — A person has died after a fatal crash at Highway 99 and Fresno Street. It happened near the Downtown Fresno area. The CHP reports that a vehicle was veering between lanes Friday morning on northbound Highway 99 and went up an embankment and crashed into the Fresno Street overpass wall. The reason…MORE

NAFTA a Success Story for Agriculture

A farmer from Nebraska says the North American Free Trade Agreement is a success story for U.S. agriculture, and warns of the risks involved in renegotiation. In a letter published by the New York Times, Alan Tiemann writes that NAFTA has tremendously benefited U.S. agriculture. Tiemann, a past U.S. Grains Council Chairman, recalled a delegation…MORE

Calif. Home Sales Lagging

FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ) — Decreasing inventory and lower affordability have led to a 4-month decline in home sales. The California Association of Realtors says they declined by nearly 6 percent in April compared to March. Sales were down by more than 11 percent, here in the Central Valley. Spring is usually a busy season for home…MORE

Survey: More Companies Using Student Loan Assistance to Attract Young Talent

FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ) — Companies seeking to hire millennials are increasingly offering student loan assistance. According to a new Challenger, Gray & Christmas survey, more than 70 percent of employers say helping employees with educational debts, is playing a greater role in attracting younger talent. Student loans account for the second highest consumer burden in the…MORE

Valley Children’s Military Personnel Support Recognized By DoD

MADERA (KMJ) — Valley Children’s Healthcare now has to its name the ESGR’s “Above and Beyond Award,” which celebrates its treatment of military personnel in its employment. It was handed to CEO Todd Suntrapak during a ceremony inside the group’s Madera County hospital Thursday morning. “It doesn’t mean you just meet the standards of the…MORE