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) — Even as gas prices have shot up at a remarkable rate, more than 4.4 million Californians plan to travel at least…… MORE
Gerawan Farms Wins Appeal in UFW Fight
(KMJ) A California appeals court has sided with one of the largest fruit farms in the country in its fight with state regulators and a union over a labor contract for its workers. The 5th District Court of Appeal said Thursday that state officials should have given Gerawan Farming a chance to argue that the…… MORE
Rep. Sanchez Enters US Senate Race
SANTA ANA, Calif. (AP) — California Rep. Loretta Sanchez announced Thursday she is running for U.S. Senate, setting up a multimillion-dollar clash of two prominent Democrats that will highlight the state’s diversity and divisions. The announcement in her home district in Orange County dramatically reshapes a 2016 race that was developing into a runaway for…… MORE
Bill To Help Heald College Students Passes
The state Assembly is advancing legislation to help about 13,000 California students affected by the sudden closure of Corinthian Colleges. AB573 would waive fees at community colleges for affected students and provide money to the colleges to help students transfer and enroll in new programs. The college chain abruptly closed 28 campuses across the country…… MORE
UC Davis Docs Fix Cat’s Heart
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) – Blood was pooling inside the heart of 1-year-old Burmese cat Vanilla Bean, causing a chamber to grow larger as part of a defect that would eventually lead to congestive heart failure. The rare heart defect hurting the Mill Valley cat also occurs in children, so a veterinarian called in a team…… MORE
$5M Cocaine Bust in Norco
LOS ANGELES (AP) – About $5 million worth of cocaine totaling close to 350 pounds has been seized from a big rig in Norco. The Los Angeles Times reports that the district attorney’s office says the drug seizure occurred during a traffic stop around noon Tuesday. Prosecutors say a police dog led authorities to 156…… MORE
Calif. Colleges Told To Revamp Sex Assault Policy
LOS ANGELES — California law enforcement and education leaders on Wednesday directed colleges to quickly notify authorities when a sexual assault is reported on campus, following criticism that incidents were being hidden by universities and not investigated thoroughly. Attorney General Kamala Harris and University of California president Janet Napolitano released a template outlining cooperation between…… MORE
USDA Hopes to Help Offset Organic Certification Costs
The organic industry saw record growth in the United States with more than 39 billion dollars in retail sales last year. Due to this growth the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Agricultural marketing Service is providing around 11.9-million dollars in organic certification assistance through state ag departments to make organic certification more affordable. Funding is provided…… MORE
Valley Kidnap Suspect Nabbed in Oregon
(KMJ) A man accused of abducting a Sanger teen has been nabbed in Oregon. 48-year-old Russell Deviney was taken into custody Thursday. Astoria, Oregon Police Chief Brad Johnston describes how officers found him. Chief Johnston said several credible tips helped authorities track and catch Deviney. Investigators say the 15 year old girl was lured by…… MORE
Squaw Valley Man Pleads Not Guilty To Arson Charges
A Squaw Valley man is pleading not guilty — to intentionally setting a series of fires. Michael Hamilton Sr. is pleading not guilty to 30 counts of arson. He’s accused of setting multiple fires; twelve this May, and fires dating back to 2012 – a total of 175 acres according to the District Attorney’s Office.…… MORE
