VISALIA (KMJ) — The only emergency shelter in Visalia, is under new leadership. The faith based Visalia Rescue Mission served 105,961 meals last year, and provided shelter to 541 men, women, and children in need. They have recently announced their new Executive Director, who states that one of his first tasks is to finish the…… MORE
Chase Ends In Fresno’s Fifth Officer Involved Shooting
(KMJ) – Fresno Police continue to investigate the City’s 5th Officer Involved Shooting of 2016. Around 12:30 Sunday morning, two Fresno Police Officers were patrolling the area of Wishon and Vassar when they tried to stop a wrong-way vehicle. But the driver, identified as 25-year old Sawon Samboon, did not stop and led the officers…… MORE
Missing Bay Area Toddler Could Be in Fresno
(KMJ) – San Francisco Police continue to investigate to disappearance of a toddler after her mother was found dead at a park in San Francisco Friday. The body of the mother, Nicole Fitts, was found at John McLaren Park. Police said she was the victim of a homicide, but aren’t releasing details about how she died.…… MORE
Cruz Predicts “Bloodbath” if Trump is Nominated
LAS VEGAS (CNN) – Ted Cruz sought to erase lingering skepticism from Jewish Republicans about his ability to win in November and predicted a Donald Trump nomination would result in a “bloodbath of Walter Mondale proportions.” “Can Cruz win?” the Texas senator said here at The Venetian hotel before the Republican Jewish Coalition, warning that…… MORE
CineCulture Film Screening Chinese Drama “Mountains May Depart”
(KMJ) – Fresno State promoting cultural awareness…. The CineCulture Club hosts film screenings and post-screening discussions every Friday. “Everyone is welcome…What can I say? Every week is a new adventure.” – Dr. Mary Husain, CineCulture Club Adviser. The latest in the Filmworks series — the Chinese drama “Mountains May Depart.” The story examines how China’s…… MORE
Fresno State President Welcomes CFA’s “Tentative Agreement” With CSU
FRESNO (KMJ) — A “tentative agreement” has been reached between the California Faculty Association and the California State University system, avoiding a potential strike. Members of the CFA wanted a pay rise of 5%, and after failing to get it through negotiations, talk of a walk-out started last year and intensified as the strike date…… MORE
State Home Prices Heading Back to Pre-Recession Levels
(KMJ) – State Home Prices Heading Back to Pre-Recession Levels Prices of existing homes are a major Indicator of the economy… According to the California State Board of Equalization median home prices averaged $473,995, 85% of their 2006 pre-recession peak value of $560,641. The increase in property values is welcome news for homeowners hit hard…… MORE
DeChambeau Makes Cut, Shoots +5 on Saturday
(KMJ) Amateur? Not for long. Next week, after he finishes his first Masters Tournament, Bryson DeChambeau will officially turn pro. Friday, he turned heads in round 2 at Augusta National, shooting 3-under par through 16 holes. He was one shot behind defending champion Jordan Spieth before hitting an errant shot on the 18th hole. The…… MORE
LAO: Cap-and-Trade Tax Could be Partially to Blame for Higher Gas Prices
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) — Refinery issues, oil shortages, and different fuel blends; those are among the usual reasons given when prices shoot up at the pump.…… MORE
Thumb Drives: Convenient & Risky
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) — Thumb drives are small, efficient, and convenient; and because of that, you might lose track of yours. But, with the finds of…… MORE
