FRESNO (KMJ) — A Fresno man is celebrating his 50th anniversary as a car salesman. He started selling Pontiacs in 1965 and he has no intentions of stopping any time soon. The Department of Labor says the average American stays in their jobs for four years. David Coquillette has been selling cars for more than…… MORE
Calif. Minimum Wage Legislation Advances
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 California Senate has approved raising the minimum wage to $11 hour next year, and $13 by 2017. The legislation also calls for…… MORE
Symbolic Fine Costs CA Taxpayers More Than $100K
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 California Fair Political Practices Commission levied the fine against former San Jose Mayor Chuck Reed back in 2013, after concluding that his…… MORE
Train Stikes Forklift Near Hanford
(KMJ) A man driving a forklift in Central California was uninjured after quickly jumping off the farm equipment that stalled on the railroad as a train approached. The Hanford Sentinel reports Tuesday that Kings County Fire Department Battalion Chief Rick Smith says there were 69 people on the Amtrak train, including four crew members. No…… MORE
Charge Up! Air District’s New Electric Vehicle Charger Program
Air District’s New Charge Up! Electric Vehicle Charger Grant Program funds businesses, agencies that offer public charging access. “80 percent of our pollution comes from vehicles in the Valley, either cars driven by residents or goods movement by diesel trucks that go up and down through the valley.” – Heather Heinks, Spokesperson, Air District. So, Heather…… MORE
Mendota Murder Victim ID’d
(KMJ) Fresno County investigators have identified its most-recent murder victim as 33 year old Raul Gomez of Mendota. The native of El Salvador was found shot to death in an almond orchard on Sunday near Derrick and Clarkson Aves. No suspects have been identified or arrested. This marks the fifth homicide of the year in…… MORE
Cheerleading Closer to Becoming a Sport
(KMJ) Are cheerleaders athletes? Yes, according to California Assembly. Well, at least a vast majority of its members think so. In a 71-3 vote on Monday, the Assembly passed a bill that would recognize cheerleaders as athletes and cheerleading a “sport”. Photo Credit: GoBulldogs.com “It’s time the CIF recognizes competition cheer as an official sport,”…… MORE
34% Decrease in Homelessness in Fresno/Madera Area
Fresno’s Mayor Ashley Swearengin and the Fresno Madera Continuum of Care” partners announce success addressing homelessness. The HUD report, “The 2015 Point-in-Time Estimates of Homelessness,” seeks to measure the scope of homelessness over the course of one night in January. In Fresno, the Fresno Madera Continuum of Care coordinated the street count, which was conducted…… MORE
Liberty Animal Control Goes Bankrupt
FRESNO, Calif. (AP) – California Animal Control is spending the next seven weeks working for Fresno County while officials transition from a bankrupt service provider. Liberty Animal Control Services filed for bankruptcy Friday. County director of public health David Pomaville says the city put out a request for bids May 19 in preparation for Liberty’s…… MORE
Clovis Unified Sued Over Eagle Feather
A Native American student sued his California school district on Monday over its refusal to let him wear an eagle feather during his high school graduation ceremony, claiming his rights to freedom of expression and religion in the state constitution are being violated. Christian Titman, 18, a member of the Pit River Tribe, said he…… MORE
