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Fresno County Flu Vaccination Clinic Canceled

Fresno County Flu Vaccination Clinic Canceled

FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – A flu vaccination clinic that was set to be held next month has been canceled.  The Fresno County Department of Public Health says their clinic, which was scheduled for Saturday, December 10th will no longer be taking place. The clinic has been canceled because of the Fulton Mall construction – making…MORE

Protest Over Dylan Noble’s Death Outside Fresno DA’s Office

Protest Over Dylan Noble’s Death Outside Fresno DA’s Office

FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – A handful of people held protest signs Monday afternoon outside of the Fresno District Attorney’s Office. They said they were calling for justice for Dylan Noble, the 19 year-old who was shot and killed by police during a traffic stop, June 25th. One of the group’s members, Shannon Dalton (seen pictured…MORE

Fresno DA Will Seek Murder Charges Against Repeat Deadly DUI Drivers

Fresno DA Will Seek Murder Charges Against Repeat Deadly DUI Drivers

FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – Fresno’s District Attorney and area law enforcement gathered Monday, to announce that they taking a hard line against drunk drivers as the holiday season begins. District Attorney Lisa Smittcamp wants to make sure people are aware of the dangers of drunk driving. “If you are caught driving a motor vehicle with a…MORE

Blood Supply “Critically Low” Says Central California Blood Center

FRESNO (KMJ) — The Central Valley’s blood supply is currently being described as “critically low”. The Central California Blood Center is asking anyone with O-negative blood to come and donate, as their blood can be used on anyone. The Fresno centers can be found on 4343 Herndon Ave, 1196 E. Shaw (Suite 102), and 1010…MORE

35+ Animals Pulled From Southeast Fresno Housefire

35+ Animals Pulled From Southeast Fresno Housefire

FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – More than 35 animals were being pulled from a house that caught fire in South East Fresno on Monday. Fresno Fire responded to the home on the 2900 block of Grant Avenue, just Southeast of the 41 Freeway and 180 Freeway interchange. Fire Spokesperson Hector Vasquez says firefighters noticed there was a…MORE

More Rain To Come After The Valley’s Weekend Storms

More Rain To Come After The Valley’s Weekend Storms

FRESNO (KMJ) — The weekend’s wet weather made for difficult driving Monday morning, with one car even hydroplaning and rolling in southeast Fresno. However, it did bring some impressive rainfall totals for the valley’s cities. “For example Lemoore Naval Air Station, they had nearly two inches of rain out of this storm”, says the National…MORE

Jobless Rate Remains Steady Statewide, Rises in Valley Counties

Jobless Rate Remains Steady Statewide, Rises in Valley Counties

FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ) — California’s unemployment rate is holding steady at 5.5 percent. The Golden State gained 31,200 nonfarm payroll jobs in October. Here in Fresno County, 9,800 positions were lost, primarily in agriculture. The jobless rate is up to 9.2 percent. Unemployment rates are also up in Madera, Merced, Kings, and Tulare counties.    …MORE

Calif. Gas Prices Continue to Decline

Calif. Gas Prices Continue to Decline

FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ) — As millions of Californians prepare to hit the road for the holiday, gas prices continue to decline. According to the Southern California Automobile Club, the state average has fallen another 6 cents in the past week to $2.71 a gallon. Here in Fresno, we’re paying about a dime less than that. Wholesale…MORE

Office Spaces Becoming More Millennial Friendly

Office Spaces Becoming More Millennial Friendly

FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – Some offices are getting Millennial makeovers. The country now has 75 million people between ages 19 and 35. Millennials represent the largest generation, and the switch is happening in the workplace from baby boomers –who separated their work and private lives – to Millennials, who feel working hard and playing hard…MORE

“Don’t Put Yourself In Jeopardy” Says Fresno State PD After Armed Carjacking

“Don’t Put Yourself In Jeopardy” Says Fresno State PD After Armed Carjacking

FRESNO (KMJ) — Fresno State students are being warned to be aware of their surroundings following an armed car-jacking on campus. A professor told Fresno State PD she was approached Thursday night in the P-1 parking lot by two armed men wearing ski-marks. They demanded her keys, and after she handed them over, they drove…MORE