Here’s a look at flooding in Fresno, Madera and Clovis on Friday after a few storms passed through the Central Valley. Thanks to KMJ listeners for sending photos our way. … MORE
IRS Issues Warning About New W-2 Scam
FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ) — The IRS has issued a warning about a new W-2 scam. It’s called the W-2 e-mail phishing scam, and it’s extended beyond corporations, to smaller companies, non-profits, and public schools. Successful crooks make off with sensitive information, and are able to additional criminal activities, including filing phony tax returns. The Internal Revenue…… MORE
Report: Workplace Stress On The Rise
FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ) — More than 52 percent of American workers report being stressed on a daily basis. That’s according to a new Accounttemps report, which says that 60 percent of employees feel work-related pressures, have have increased over the past 5 years. They cite major workloads, tough deadlines, and unrealistic expectations. Analysts attribute it to…… MORE
Rental Inspection Act Passes Despite Local GOP Split
FRESNO (KMJ) — Fresno City Council has voted to approve Mayor Brand’s ‘Rental Housing Improvement Act’. The measure sets into motion what’s being described as a pro-active inspection program. It’s designed to improve the quality of rental housing, and identify sub-standard conditions before they get worse. But the issue has created a split down party…… MORE
State Ag Directors Want NAFTA Fixes
As President Donald Trump gets set to renegotiate the North American Free Trade Agreement, U.S. state directors of agriculture are weighing in on which parts of the agreement they’d like to see fixed. Politico’s Morning Agriculture Report says the National Association of State Departments of Agriculture is a big booster of increasing trade opportunities and…… MORE
Super Bowl Sunday… or Heart Attack Sunday?
FRESNO, CA (KMJ ) -The Super Bowl may trigger fatal heart attacks. That’s what a study found that’s published in the American Journal of Cardiology. How could something entertaining on your TV be fatal? Try the Patriots and the Seahawks in Super Bowl 49. Maybe the Seahawks could have won…if they had just run the…… MORE
DWR: Sierra Snowpack Water Content 173% of Average
FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ) — Water content in the Sierra snowpack is now at 173 percent of the historical average. The latest electronic readings from the Calif. Department of Water Resources, confirm that snow continues to fall, at rates not seen in more than 10 years. In addition, the U.S. Drought Monitor indicates that nearly half of…… MORE
A Look at the Most Difficult-to-Fill Jobs
FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ) — CareerCast.com is out with its list of the most difficult-to-fill jobs. While unemployment remains high in certain regions, the concept of labor shortages may seem odd. However, analysts say it’s because there are not enough qualified professionals for these jobs. They include six-figure gigs such as data scientist and software engineer, as…… MORE
2500 California College Professors Sign Climate Change Letter
FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – California college professors, including some from Fresno State have signed a climate letter to President Trump calling for sustained action on climate change. Nearly three dozen Fresno State professors are joining over 2,500 others urging the President to reconsider his opposition to climate change policy and asking that he honor the country’s commitment to reducing greenhouse…… MORE
Chaffee Zoo’s Lion Picks Patriots To Win Sunday
FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – A lion at the Fresno Chaffee Zoo made his Super Bowl LI prediction on Thursday. It took almost five minutes of some back and forth between the Patriots and the Falcons. But Chisulo finally settled on New England. The zoo says Chisulo has some pressure picking the Patriots – because his…… MORE
