(KMJ) – A Fresno man barges into a northwest Fresno engineering office and threatens workers with a sharp object. He then barricaded himself inside the building and started lighting small fires. Fresno Police said this all happened around 6 p.m. Tuesday. Officers say all of the workers inside Cornerstone Structural Engineering Group on Alluvial Avenue near…… MORE
Mayor’s Race Likely Pared-Down to Perea & Brand
(KMJ) Tuesday evening’s early election results did not reveal many surprises in the Fresno Mayor’s race. As expected, Fresno Co. Supervisor Henry Perea is holding a commanding early lead over the field of five. Perea is the only democrat in the race. Termed-out Fresno City Councilman Lee Brand appears to be in line for a…… MORE
Clinton Blows Out Bernie in California
(KMJ) Early voting returns from Golden State voters show Hillary Clinton is way out in front of Sen. Bernie Sanders. Tuesday wins for the Clinton camp in several states have secured enough delegates for the former Sec. of State to become the first female Presidential nominee. LATEST STATE RESULTS HERE. Despite the apparent landslide loss in…… MORE
CCSPCA Offers Pawsitive Adventures Camp
FRESNO (KMJ) – Pawsitive Adventures Animal Camp is holding sign-ups for a furry summer adventure for kids. The Central California SPCA has created their first-ever summer week-long summer camp, dedicated for children 8 to 12 years old. Under the supervision of the Education Department, kids will learn basic animal care and responsibility for pets, have hands-on experiences with…… MORE
California Voters Cast Their Ballots In Tuesday’s Primaries
FRESNO (KMJ) — After months of campaigning, the almost 18 million Californians registered to have their say in the democratic process can finally do so. But only on one day only: Tuesday June 7th 2016. Across the valley, and the state, those eligible to cast their ballot are doing so in this Consolidated Presidential Primary…… MORE
Obesity Rate Increases Among U.S. Women
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) — Despite the hundreds of millions of dollars that have been spent to combat obesity, the epidemic continues. Updated figures published in the…… MORE
Calif. Bills Aim to Increase Transparency in Legislature
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) — Two bills aim to increase Californians’ ability to monitor the actions of the Legislature. A proposed constitutional amendment by Democrat Lois Wolk…… MORE
Former FDA Commissioner Worried over GMO Labeling
Former FDA Commissioner Margaret Hamburg under the Obama administration says GMO labeling could send the wrong message to consumers. Hamburg says GMO labeling worries her the most, adding she worries about entering a period “of what some call science denialism out of fear,” according to Politico. Hamburg says mandatory labeling potentially sends the message that…… MORE
Arrest Made In Visalia Shooting That Wounded Four Men
(KMJ) – The Visalia Police make an arrest in connection to an early Monday morning shooting that wounded four men. Officers say they arrested 27-year old Samule Bermudez of Tulare around 6 p.m. Monday. Investigators believe he was responsible for a shooting at The 5th Quarter Sports Bar and Restaurant in Visalia just before 1…… MORE
AP Count: Clinton has Delegates to Win Democratic Nomination
WASHINGTON (AP) — Hillary Clinton has commitments from the number of delegates needed to become the Democratic Party’s presumptive nominee for president, and will be first woman to top the ticket of a major U.S. political party. An Associated Press count of pledged delegates won in primaries and caucuses and a survey of party insiders…… MORE
