FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ) — U.S. employers slashed more than 43,000 jobs in March, according to a new, private Challenger, Gray & Christmas report. That’s up 17 percent from February, but is 2 percent below the figure from March of 2016. The sector with the most cuts was retail, followed by telecommunications. But, job cuts for the…… MORE
Vehicle Burglaries Rising in Fresno County
FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – The Fresno County Sheriff’s Office says there’s been more than 80 vehicle burglaries so far this year. More than 60% of those occurred in the Fresno/Clovis area – but a majority of the burglaries happened in a concentrated area of Fresno bordered by N. Marks Ave, N. Blackstone Ave., W. Gettysburg…… MORE
Trailblazing Latino Judge Armando Rodriguez Dead At Age 87
[Photo: Fresno State] FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – An icon in the Fresno Latino community with a distinguished legal career, Judge Armando Rodriguez passed away on Wednesday of pancreatic cancer at the age of 87. Judge Rodriguez came from humble beginnings as the son of immigrants, one of 12 children. He grew up to be the…… MORE
Airport Ride-Sharing Fee Rejected By Fresno City Council
FRESNO (KMJ) — A proposal to add a $3 charge for every pick up and drop off made by ride-sharing companies at Fresno Yosemite International – has failed. The matter was heard Thursday morning at Fresno City Council, removed from the Consent Calendar by District 6’s Garry Bredefeld. “My problem with this is that we’re…… MORE
FDA Recalls 600,000 Defective Prescription Inhalers
(KMJ) – The FDA is recalling 600,000 defective prescription inhalers from GlaxoSmithKline for a “defective delivery system” due to a leak. Reuters reports drugmaker GSK is trying to figure out what caused the problem, and is pulling the inhalers from hospitals, pharmacies, retailers and wholesalers. The recalled inhalers have a lot number of 6ZP9848, 6ZP0003…… MORE
Forecast “Rare Event” Rain And Snow For The Central Valley
FRESNO (KMJ) — Rain and snow are both on the horizon for the Central Valley over the coming days – and the National Weather Service says it’s definitely unusual for this time of year. Snow is expected to fall at around 5000 feet in some areas, and rain is expected in the lower elevations too.…… MORE
Farm Groups Opposing State Gas Tax Proposal
Agriculture groups in California are banding together in opposition to a tax proposal that would raise taxes on gas and increase vehicle fees. A California Senate bill seeks the increases to pay for road repairs. However, a coalition of agriculture groups, including the Western Growers Association and several state commodity and livestock groups, say…… MORE
Nunes Temporarily Steps Away from Russia Probe
Washington, D.C. – House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence Chairman Devin Nunes today issued the following statement: “Several leftwing activist groups have filed accusations against me with the Office of Congressional Ethics. The charges are entirely false and politically motivated, and are being leveled just as the American people are beginning to learn the truth about…… MORE
Woman Taking ‘Selfie’ Falls Off California’s Tallest Bridge, Survives
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FBI Raids Office of Calif. Investment Immigration Fund
FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ) — Federal agents raided the office of the California Investment Immigration Fund in San Gabriel on Wednesday, amid an investigation into fraudulent activity. Investigators say the fund cheated a U.S. government visa program, to obtain green cards for wealthy Chinese investors. Under the program, foreign investors who commit at least $500,000 to job-creating…… MORE
