More Calif. Homeowners Buying Flood Insurance Policies

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) — Unlike the 1998 El Nino season, which caused $550 billion in damage, California homeowners are not waiting to purchase federal flood…MORE

Survey: More Americans Working to Balance Their Professional, Personal Lives

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) — As the job market recovers, Americans appear to be more confident in their career prospects, giving them more time to focus…MORE

Visalia Cold Case Murder Suspect Caught In Mexico

A cold case homicide suspect is brought to custody, 27 years after the murder took place. The murder happened in 1989, in the parking lot of a Visalia bar, where a scuffle took place. Steve Guerra, who in his 20’s, was stabbed to death, and another man also died in the incident. Detectives believe Elio Benavente…MORE

Non-Profit Being Granted Access To The State’s Students’ Records

FRESNO (KMJ) — A California non-profit is being granted access to personal information about the state’s children. The data is being handed over as the request of the ‘California Parent’s Association’ and Morgan Hill Concerned Parents Association. It’s as a result of a lawsuit filed against the state’s department of education, to determine if schools…MORE

Sal Quintero Files Nomination Papers For County Seat Election

(KMJ) Fresno – Sal Quintero is running for the Fresno County Supervisor seat in District 3 that Henry Perea will leave empty in his bid for Fresno mayor. On Tuesday, February 16th, Quintero filed his nomination papers at the County Clerk’s Office in Downtown Fresno. “Three of four of the things that we really want…MORE

State Rail Planners Want The Public’s Opinion On Future Ideas

FRESNO (KMJ) — Caltrans is looking for the public’s opinion on plans to improve rail connections throughout the state. Their intention is to plan out the next 20 years of rail and community connections. The state’s transport operator say they’d like to better understand the public’s wants and needs when it comes to both passenger…MORE

Transportation Coalition Wants Delay in New Weight Verification Rule

  The Agriculture Transportation Coalition is concerned that a new international container weight verification rule could negatively affect U.S. exporters. The National Pork Producers Council, part of the coalition, says members will meet later this week on February 18th, with Rebecca Dye of the Federal Maritime Commission to discuss the issue. Coalition members also asked…MORE

Fresno Police Make Three Arrests In Auto Theft Sweep

(KMJ) – On Monday February 15th,  officers with the Fresno Police Department’s Northwest Violent Crime Impact Team were patrolling the area of Polk and Shaw in response to an increase of auto thefts in the area. Officers received a tip that a Parolee at Large on the run since Christmas Eve 2014, had been spotted in the area…MORE

Man Arrested After Attempting to Rob Fresno Taco Stand

(KMJ) – Fresno Police take a man into custody for trying to rob a taco stand for drug money. Sunday night just after 10:30 p.m., Officers say 30-year old Jovante Hall approached the man operating the stand located at First and Tulare Avenues.  Officers say Hall demanded money, but the vendor refused to hand any…MORE