Yearly Archives: 2015

Glitch Shuts Down Calif. Lottery Terminals

Glitch Shuts Down Calif. Lottery Terminals

SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — It’s an unlucky day for the California Lottery. A computer glitch on Monday shut down lottery terminals around the state, preventing gamblers from getting numbers for Powerball and other games. Only the scratch-off tickets were still being sold. Lottery spokesman Alex Traverso says there was a loss of signal that prevented…MORE

Survey: Majority of CA Voters Dissatisfied with Economy

Survey: Majority of CA Voters Dissatisfied with Economy

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) — 60% of California voters are dissatisfied with the state of the economy. However, according to the latest USC Dornsife/LA Times survey, outlooks vary…MORE

Study: Obesity Discrimination Still a Problem

Study: Obesity Discrimination Still a Problem

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) — New data indicates that weight bias continues to shape public opinion about the disease of obesity. According to the Obesity Action Coalition and…MORE

NASA’s Astronaut Recruitment Now Open

FRESNO (KMJ) — Do you want the life of an astronaut? Well NASA is recruiting. The space agency are accepting applications for the next class of explorers for future missions, including those to mars. “Do you think you have what it takes to join NASA’s next astronaut class?”, asks NASA administrator Charles Bolden. “Then I…MORE

Syngenta Discussion Combination with DuPont’s Ag Division

The Wall Street Journal reports that Syngenta is discussing with DuPont a potential combination with DuPont’s agriculture division. However, sources said the discussions are at an early stage and may result in no deal. The talks though have clearly gathered steam since Monsanto in August abandoned its effort to acquire Syngenta for as much as…MORE

Decorated Valley K9 Officer Passes Away After Long Career

FRESNO (KMJ) — A K9 officer with Fresno County Sheriff’s Department has died after a long and decorated career. Reno was best known for being wounded in the line of duty during a shootout in July 2009, when he lost his left eye. His recovery time was short, returning to duty just six weeks after…MORE

Study: 1 In 4 Employees Would Quit For 10% Raise

Study: 1 In 4 Employees Would Quit For 10% Raise

(KMJ) – Study: 1 in 4 employees would quit for a 10% raise. The Seattle-based company TinyPulse released a new report showing the number one reason people love work is not money, but instead is peers and colleagues. The old saying was, “You don’t quit your job, you quit your boss.” The new adage is, “You…MORE

Drought Drives Bears Into Three Rivers

Drought Drives Bears Into Three Rivers

THREE RIVERS, Calif. (AP) — Tourists and animal lovers hoping to see a bear in Sequoia National Park this fall probably stand a better chance of spotting one in this tiny town at the park’s entrance. Three Rivers is literally crawling with hungry bears driven down from the mountains by drought in search of food…MORE

Skydiver Killed in Madera Identified

Skydiver Killed in Madera Identified

(KMJ)   The FAA is investigating a deadly skydiving accident in Madera. Investigators say 65 year old David Gilbert of Madera died Saturday after his parachute got tangled as he tried to deploy it and his backup failed. Gilbert was jumping out of an aircraft for a skydiving demonstration at the Pomegranate Festival.    MORE

Naval Test Missile Streaks Across California

Naval Test Missile Streaks Across California

LOS ANGELES (AP) — A bright, colorful light that streaked across the California sky, startling residents and leading to a flurry of calls to law enforcement, turned out to be an unarmed missile test-fired from a Navy submarine off the coast Saturday evening, officials said. Kevin Stack was walking to dinner with his young son…MORE