MODESTO, Calif. (AP) — A man has been arrested in the deaths of two women and three young girls whose bodies were found in a Central California home, including his young daughter and her mother. Martin Martinez, 30, from Modesto, where the bodies were found Saturday, was detained about 80 miles away in San Jose…… MORE
Valley Children’s Hospital held a ribbon cutting for it’s new Satellite Autism Center. Fresno State President Joseph Castro was there along with Fresno State and hospital staff. It’s a partnership with Fresno State’s autism center, allowing Children’s to expand its services — and train Fresno State Undergraduate and graduate students. There is a real demand…… MORE
Fresno County District Attorney Lisa A. Smittcamp has formed an “Animal Cruelty” Unit dedicated to addressing animal abuse cases throughout Fresno County. Recognizing that animal cruelty can be a precursor to violent crimes against people, the D.A.’s Office is attempting to stem this tide of violence. “We’re going to have some really good prosecutors who…… MORE
Aaron Abeytia Aaron Abeytia anchors afternoon newscasts on News/Talk 580 & 105.9 KMJ. Read More… Listen to the report as aired on News/Talk 580 AM & 105.9 FM KMJ FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ) — Fresno County saw an increase of 1,200 jobs in June, with gains in manufacturing, construction, and farming. That pushed the…… MORE
Aaron Abeytia Aaron Abeytia anchors afternoon newscasts on News/Talk 580 & 105.9 KMJ. Read More… Listen to the report as aired on News/Talk 580 AM & 105.9 FM KMJ FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ) — California gas prices have never risen more quickly than they did this past week. According to GasBuddy.com, average prices have…… MORE
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (AP) – A judge has ordered trial for a man accused of leading Bakersfield police on a vehicle chase that ended with the death of an officer who crashed his patrol car into a wall. Thirty-two-year-old Julian Hernandez faces six felony charges, including second-degree murder and vehicular manslaughter with gross negligence. Kern County…… MORE
EPA Administrator Gina McCarthy spoke to the National Corn Growers Association’s Corn Congress this week in Washington D.C. on the agencies recent regulatory changes and proposals. More than 300 farmers and staffers were on hand to hear McCarthy’s explanation of the RFS and WOTUS decisions, as well as her broader commitment to work with the…… MORE
The Merced Police Department seeks the public’s help in its investigation into a suspicious death. Just before 9 PM Thursday, officers responded to a residence in the 2000 Block of El Portal Drive for a suspicious circumstance report. There they found a male adult (49 years old) dead inside the residence. Officers say the man…… MORE
Because of the prolonged drought conditions, the Sierra National Forest is reminding all residents that fire danger remains above average across the Central Sierras and the chance of large or damaging fires exists. Recent wetting rains provided only temporary relief from the danger of wildfire. With the return of dry weather and increasing temperatures dangerous…… MORE
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — Democratic lawmakers in California reintroduced a package of tobacco regulation bills on Thursday after the same proposals stalled in the Legislature earlier this month. They want the six bills to be considered as part of the Legislature’s special session on health care financing when lawmakers return from a summer break in…… MORE
