(KMJ) Tickets are now on sale for the 241st Marine Corps Birthday Ball featuring Lt. Col. (Retired) Oliver North. November 10th, 2016 at P&R Farms in Fresno. CLICK HERE FOR TICKET INFORMATION Newstalk 580/105.9 KMJ is the exclusive radio sponsor.… MORE
Fresno Scores $70 Million From State For Greenhouse Gas Projects
FRESNO, CA – Mayor Ashley Swearengin and Assemblymember Dr. Joaquin Arambula announce that Governor Brown recommended that the city of Fresno be allocated a minimum of 50% of this year’s $140 million appropriation to the new California Strategic Growth Council Transformational Climate Communities Program. According to the California Regulatory Notice Register, a minimum of 25% will likely…… MORE
VPD: 20 Lbs of Pot Found, 2 Arrested
(KMJ) Visalia Police have made a major marijuana bust. On Thursday afternoon officers arrested two men and confiscated 20 pounds of pot after pulling over a suspicious vehicle. Cops say one of the men tried to make a break for it – but was apprehended – after a short foot chase. Ganibel Huerta …… MORE
Clinton in Favor of WOTUS, Trump Against
The Presidential candidates are split when it comes to the Environmental Protection Agency’s Waters of the U.S. rule. This week, Democratic candidate Hilary Clinton told Farm Futures she supports the rule that seeks to clarify the types of water the EPA can regulate under the Clean Water Act. Clinton says she would work with all…… MORE
Bullard High Evacuated, No Threat Found
Bullard High School was evacuated on Thursday afternoon after a bomb threat was called in to the school’s library before noon. The students, staff and construction workers who are doing work on the school were all evacuated to the school’s track and football field. Fresno Police were called to the school, and bomb-sniffing dogs searched…… MORE
KMJ, Gar Tootelian Raise $231K for Community Food Bank
(KMJ) NewsTalk 580/105.9 KMJ recently teamed with local agriculture company Gar Tootelian Inc. and Fresno-Madera Farm Credit to raise money for Fresno’s Community Food Bank, and WOW did our listeners respond! Tony Manes, Ray Appleton & Dominic McAndrew Last Friday’s day-long broadcast at The Market Grocery Store featured KMJ hosts John Broeske, Christina Musson, Ray…… MORE
$25,000 Grant Kick-Starts Fresno’s Public Market Project
FRESNO (KMJ) — A new public market for the City of Fresno has taken its first step towards becoming a reality. A $25,000 grant from Bank of America announced Thursday morning, is envisaged to be the start of Downtown’s old Gottchalks building’s revitalization. “We think this building is one the gems of Downtown”, says site…… MORE
Flu Season Is Here – This Is How To Protect Yourself
FRESNO (KMJ) — Fall weather is here, which means its time to get the flu shot. Fresno County Department of Public Health warn that all it takes is for someone with the virus to sneeze or talk near you, and you could end up getting it yourself. The condition is potentially deadly, which is why…… MORE
Sacramento Mayor Attacked with Pie, Fights Back
SACRAMENTO, CA (KMJ/CBS13) – Sacramento Mayor Kevin Johnson was assaulted at a farm-to-fork dinner event Wednesday evening at Sacramento Charter High School, according to Sacramento police. The mayor’s office says the attacker – identified by police as 32-year-old Sean Thompson – hit Johnson with a pie and fist. Sacramento police say a scuffle ensued between Thompson, Johnson…… MORE
Man Arrested for Exposing Himself At Fashion Fair Mall
(KMJ) – Fresno Police say a man already on probation was arrested for exposing himself to a woman at Fashion FAir Mall. Officers say the victim called 911 after she said 27-year old Chad Edwards followed her in his car as she walked out of the mall. The woman states he kept slowing down or…… MORE
