January 13, 2016, FRESNO – (KMJ) Fresno PD is asking for the Public’s help to identify a robbery suspect. On Wednesday, January 13, 2016 at 4:26 a.m., an unknown suspect located an open garage door in a Northeast Fresno neighborhood, near Chestnut and Alluvial. The unknown man entered the garage and then the residence through an unlocked door leading to…… MORE
Bail Increased For Illegal Gun Posession
January 13, 2016 -FRESNO (KMJ) A big change goes into effect immediately – as Valley law enforcement leaders work to stop sending criminals possessing illegal guns back on the streets. Police Chief Jerry Dyer worked with District Attorney Lisa Smittcamp and Fresno Judges to enact the change. “For example, a concealed firearm by a felon,…… MORE
Water Leak Forces Shutdown of California Aqueduct
TAFT, California (AP) – Authorities say a break in the California Aqueduct forced them to shut down the canal that brings water to millions of Southern California residents. Ted Thomas of the state’s Department of Water Resources said Wednesday that they’ve found a way to bypass the break to continue deliveries south. He called it…… MORE
New Gun Safety Requirements Proposed for CA Law Enforcement
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) — Peace officers would be required to securely store any handgun left in their vehicle, under a bill introduced by California State Senator Jerry…… MORE
Chinese Investors Still California Dreamin’
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) — Chinese real estate buyers continue to seek properties in the Golden State as sound investments and homes. According to Alain Pinel Realtors, China…… MORE
Study: Life Gets Better with Age
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) — A mid-life crisis? No such thing, according to the study Up, Not Down, conducted by Canadian researchers. A group of high school students…… MORE
HSR Demolition Starts For Downtown Fresno Bridge
FRESNO (KMJ) — The days are numbered for a major crossing in Downtown Fresno, as the demolition of the Tuolumne Street bridge has begun. It’s all to make way for High Speed Rail. “We need to build a higher bridge that goes over the current railroad tracks and high enough to go over our tracks,”…… MORE
Lawrence Phillips Found Dead Inside Prison Cell
(KMJ) – Officials at Kern Valley State Prison said early Wednesday morning current inmate and ex-NFL player Lawrence Phillips was found unresponsive in his cell. He was taken to the hospital where he was later pronounced dead. His death is suspected to be by suicide. In a news release, the Prison says staff conducting security checks at the Delano…… MORE
Low Oil Prices Making It Harder To Sell Fuel-efficient Cars
Low oil prices are making it harder to sell fuel-efficient cars. Kelley Blue Book reports sales of nearly every category of vehicle has grown over the past five years — with the exception of hybrid and alternative fuel vehicles. At the Detroit auto show, on Tuesday, GM’s Powertrain Chief agreed. GM, Toyota and other makers…… MORE
Georgia Farmer Elected American Farm Bureau President
American Farm Bureau delegates elected Georgia farmer Zippy Duvall to lead the organization as President. Duvall, who was serving as the Georgia Farm Bureau state president, will take over the top post from Bob Stallman, who has retired after 16 years. The new president will serve a two-year term with the organization. Duvall beat out…… MORE
