Yearly Archives: 2017

The Piano

The Piano

Article provided by KMJ listener Todd Lowery and Family When my mother, Jalaine Davis Kelley, was in the 3rd grade at Washington School in Selma, she had a teacher named Mrs. Mabel Bryant. MORE

Obamacare Remains “The Law of The Land” as GOP Pulls Healthcare Bill

Obamacare Remains “The Law of The Land” as GOP Pulls Healthcare Bill

  Rep. Valadao Releases Statement on AHCA  WASHINGTON – This afternoon, the House of Representatives adjourned without considering H.R. 1628; the American Health Care Act of 2017. Subsequently, U.S. Congressman David G. Valadao (CA-21) released the following statement: “Our healthcare system is incredibly complex and the surrounding debate is politically charged. I commend both President…MORE

Politicians, Transportation Advocates Urge Vote to Fix CA Roads

Politicians, Transportation Advocates Urge Vote to Fix CA Roads

FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – Local politicians and transportation/labor advocates urged state lawmakers on Friday to pass a bill to provide funding to fix California’s roads, made worse by the winter storms. They say it’s been 23 years since California has increased funding for transportation and that it costs eight times more to fix a road…MORE

Less Than A Month Left To Save Fresno Catholic School

Less Than A Month Left To Save Fresno Catholic School

FRESNO (KMJ) — Officials at St. Helen’s Catholic School in Fresno are scrambling to save the 60 year old operation from closing. They’re trying to raise $1.2 million to keep the operation open, and have less than a month to do so. “Anybody who walks on this campus, there’s 206 reasons why these doors should…MORE

Senate Ag Committee Talks with Perdue

Agriculture Secretary nominee Sonny Perdue appears to have won over the Senate Agriculture Committee and is headed for confirmation by the full Senate, after the committee votes to move Perdue forward. During a confirmation hearing Thursday, Senate Agriculture Committee Ranking Democrat Debbie Stabenow announced intentions to vote for the former Georgia Governor to become the…MORE

KMJ Turns 95

KMJ Turns 95

FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ) — 95 years ago, March 23, 1922, KMJ went on the air under the San Joaquin Light and Power Corporation. Over the decades there have been numerous legendary personalities and a variety of formats; the most notable being news and talk.MORE

Cockfighting Stopped By Madera Sheriff’s Office

Cockfighting Stopped By Madera Sheriff’s Office

[PHOTO: Madera County Sheriff’s Office] FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – Cocking fighting in Madera County is stopped by the Sheriff’s Office. “We got a call from an anonymous caller reporting an illegal cockfight in the general area of Avenue 24 and Road 20. – Commander Bill Ward, Madera County Sheriff’s Office. Commander Bill Ward from the…MORE