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Prominent Local Attorney Cleared in Jail Contraband Smuggling Case

Prominent Local Attorney Cleared in Jail Contraband Smuggling Case

FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ) — Attorney Tony Capozzi visited a client in the Fresno County Jail back in October, and entered with a cardboard box filled with documents. Sheriff’s Office investigators say Capozzi temporarily left the visitation room, before departing from the jail, and left the box with the inmate, who then tried to take it back…MORE

Seeking A New Career? Clean Up Your Social Media Profile

Seeking A New Career? Clean Up Your Social Media Profile

FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ) — Resumes, cover letters, and portfolios are what many consider to be the essentials, when it come to launching a career. However, something that’s getting increasing attention, is your social media presence. A new Creative Group survey finds that more than 60 percent of advertising executives, and 44 percent of marketing executives, dig…MORE

WalletHub Ranks Cities’ Overall Health & Wellness

WalletHub Ranks Cities’ Overall Health & Wellness

FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ) — Fresno has come in 131st on WalletHub’s latest list of America’s 150 largest metro areas, looking at the collective health and wellness. Analysts took into account 34 indicators, including healthcare accessibility, fitness options, recreational facilities, green spaces, and the cost of fruits and vegetables. The only two valley regions in the top…MORE

New Data Outlines Hotspots for Unlawful Immigration

New Data Outlines Hotspots for Unlawful Immigration

FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ) — New York, Los Angeles, and Houston, according to a new analysis of government data by the Pew Research Center, those are the top metro areas in the nation for unlawful immigration. It shows that most of the 11.1 million undocumented residents reside in only 20 major regions. However, no part of the…MORE

Tips for Companies Seeking to Attract Millennial Employees

Tips for Companies Seeking to Attract Millennial Employees

FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ) — In an increasingly tighter labor market, millennails are accounting for larger shares of the potential employees. However, according to a new Challenger, Gray, and Christmas report, using traditional recruitment techniques, can make it difficult to attract new and younger workers. Experts say in addition to compensation and health benefits, many millennials are…MORE

Sheriff Mims Meets with President Donald Trump

Sheriff Mims Meets with President Donald Trump

FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ) — Fresno County Sheriff Margaret Mims is in Washington, D.C., meeting with President Donald Trump, FBI Director James Comey, Homeland Security Secretary John Kelley, and a host of other federal leaders. It comes amid concerns about deportation, and political contention over “sanctuary cities.” Mims tells KMJ News, “Frontline law enforcement has their hands…MORE

Bill Would Require Caps be Hitched to Plastic Bottles

Bill Would Require Caps be Hitched to Plastic Bottles

FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ) — Citing environmental concerns over potentially harmful plastic bottles, Democratic California Assemblyman Mark Stone has introduced a new bill, which would alter their design. If approved, it would ban the sale of plastic bottles, unless the cap is tied to the container. Stone says bottle caps are among the most common litter found…MORE

How Would A Trade War With Mexico Affect CA?

How Would A Trade War With Mexico Affect CA?

FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ) — If President Donald Trump succeeds in building a wall along the boarder with Mexico, and initiates a trade war, the Golden State wouldn’t be hit as badly as some others. According to a new WalletHub analysis, California would take the 11th hardest hit. The report takes into account imports, exports, and the…MORE

Calif. Health Exchange Sees Surge in Enrollment

Calif. Health Exchange Sees Surge in Enrollment

FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ) — Covered California says more than 412,000 new customers signed up for health insurance, during the latest enrollment period. Almost 50,000 applied in the final two days. 37 percent of enrollees are in the coveted 18-34 demographic. The exchange hopes the improved mix of young and older consumers will help regulate premiums. A…MORE

New Scam Claims Victims Owe Thousands to “USB Recovery Department”

New Scam Claims Victims Owe Thousands to “USB Recovery Department”

FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ) — A phony letter from the “USB Recovery Department” and the “Department of Enforcement,” claims recipients owe thousands of dollars, and threatens victims with intent to levy. One woman tells the Tuolumne County Sheriff’s Office that the fraudulent document, had her correct date of birth, and Social Security number. The fraudsters also used…MORE