Movie Being Made About Famed Surgeon, Former Fresnan

(KMJ)   A Hollywood superstar is producing a feature film about a famed doctor with deep ties to Fresno. The screenplay is being written right now about the true life story of Dr. Alfredo Quinones-Hinojosa – better known as “Doctor Q”. He was an illegal immigrant from Mexico who made his way to Fresno in…MORE

Calif. Vaccination Mandate Prompts Additional Legislation

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) — California approved mandatory vaccines for public school children last year, offering exemptions only for those with a medical condition. The legislation drew…MORE

Is Moderate Drinking Good for Your Health?

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) — You might think a glass of wine or a beer at dinner time, can help you live a longer, healthier life. However,…MORE

Study Examines Fresno’s Risk for Zika Virus Copy

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) — The Zika virus, a mosquito-borne disease, has spread at a rapid pace in much of Latin America. According to the CDC, about…MORE

Shirtless Man Accosting Passengers Taken Down In Viral Video

CULVER CITY (KMJ) — A Southern California man is being compared to a super-hero, for taking down someone bullying fellow passengers, whilst the entire encounter was being filmed by a fellow passenger. It was an otherwise normal service on the light-rail expo line in Culver City Saturday night, but the users were being accosted by…MORE

Ag Secretary Says Checkoff Groups can Promote U.S. Agriculture in Cuba

  While in Cuba with President Obama, Secretary Tom Vilsack announced USDA will allow the 22 industry-funded Research and Promotion Programs and 18 Marketing Order organizations to conduct authorized research and information exchange activities with Cuba. These groups, which are responsible for creating bonds with consumers and businesses around the world, will be able to…MORE

Terrorists Strike Brussels in Coordinated Attack

(CNN) Three explosions that ripped through the Belgian capital of Brussels on Tuesday killed at least 34 people and wounded about 170 more, according to Belgian media, and raised the reality of terror once again in the heart of Europe.  At least three Americans are reported to be among the injured.  The trio are reported…MORE