It’s not something you want to think about – dying – but being put to rest can cost more than being born. Family Services Counselor Harriet Thibeaux deals with death daily – her concern is that its a cost most families are not prepared to encounter. Thibeaux says for a funeral and services expect to…… MORE
Fresno County Board Of Supervisors Want To Claim State Cash For Drought
FRESNO (KMJ) — There’s no question the valley is going through a debilitating drought – but in lieu of clouds there is some hope on the horizon. That hope is in the form of state cash. Proposition 1 funding is up for the taking and Fresno County Supervisors Brian Pacheco and Henry Perea are hoping…… MORE
Bizarre Twists In Calif Kidnap
THE F-B-I HAS SEIZED TWO DRONES AND OTHER PARAPHERNALIA LINKED TO THE SUSPECT — IN A BIZARRE MARCH KIDNAPPING — WHICH POLICE HAD ORIGINALLY DISMISSED AS A HOAX … 38-YEAR-OLD MATTHEW MULLER IS ACCUSED IN MULTIPLE CASES — INCLUDING THAT MARCH KIDNAPPING IN VALLEJO. THE WOMAN’S BOYFRIEND REPORTED THAT KIDNAPPERS BROKE INTO THEIR HOME…… MORE
Take a Look at Pluto
We’ve made it to Pluto. Sort of. The New Horizons spacecraft got the closest to Pluto that scientists have ever been – within 7,800 miles. It happened at 7:49 Eastern Time this morning as the spacecraft traveled at 31,000 miles an hour. Officials say confirmation won’t come until tonight. NASA wants New Horizons…… MORE
Fresno County Sees Leptospirosis Outbreak Among Dogs
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) — Leptospirosis has been discovered in Fresno County. “The bacteria likes to setup in kidneys. Unfortunately, what that can lead to,…… MORE
USC Seeks Restraining Order Against UC San Diego
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 University of Southern California is seeking a restraining order, in an effort to prevent UC San Diego from hacking…… MORE
Traver Man Sentenced in Stadium Attack
Fresno (KMJ) 28 year old Amador Rebollero will spend the next few years of his life in state prison for his role in a bathroom brawl at Levis Stadium during a 49ers game. Prosecutors say the Traver man started a fight in October that police say caused traumatic brain injuries to the victim. Robollero’s brother…… MORE
Full House to Consumer Friendly GMO Labeling
The House Agriculture Committee approval of the GMO labeling standard now goes to the full House. With their action, this is the first time that a committee has taken action on the Safe and Affordable Food Labeling Act. The act was introduced by Kansas Representative Mike Pompeo last Congress and includes science-based labeling standard for foods…… MORE
Fresno Murder Victim Identified as 17 Year Old
Fresno (KMJ) Fresno Police are investigating the city’s 26th homicide of the year. A 17 year old boy was shot through the window of his home on South Santa Clara Ave in SW Fresno on Sunday. Investigators say the victim, Benzo Ford, was likely targeted. No arrests have been made and no suspects have been…… MORE
Brown Signs Bill Preventing Fines for Brown Lawns
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — Gov. Jerry Brown has signed legislation to protect California residents who let their lawns go brown during the drought. Brown announced Monday that he signed AB1, which prohibits local governments from penalizing residents who conserve water by not watering their lawns. Democratic Assemblywoman Cheryl Brown introduced the bill after hearing about…… MORE
