Mayor Ashley Swearengin and council members Oliver Baines, Paul Capriolio and Sal Quintero held a press conference at Vinland Park, May 11th, to share the proposed city park upgrades – part of the proposed 2016 budget. The mayor has about 5-6 million dollars for substantial rehabilitation of parks – taking care of what’s already…… MORE
Lots of Agriculture Jobs Open Across the Nation
A new report produced by Purdue University, with grant support from the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Institute of Food and Agriculture, shows demand for recent college graduates with degrees in ag programs. There are an estimated 57,900 high-skilled job openings each year in the food, ag, renewable natural resources and environment fields in the…… MORE
Simpson Trial Series Headed to TV
(KMJ) John Travolta wil star in series about the OJ Simpson trial. The 61-year old actor will play OJ Simpson’s attorney Robert Shapiro. Travolta, along with Cuba Gooding Jr, David Schwimmer and Sarah Paulson have signed on to co-star in a new true crime anthology series coming to FX called “American Crime Story.” Season one…… MORE
Gang Member Leads FPD on Chase
FRESNO (KMJ) — A gang member has led police on a pursuit in northeast Fresno. It happened just before 6pm Monday night, when officers saw a white Honda Civic run a red light at Millbrook and Clinton. When they tried to pull over the car, the driver – 22-year old Aaron Garnica – took off.…… MORE
CHP Saves Injured Owl
(KMJ) An injured owl that couldn’t fly or hop its way out of traffic has been rescued by two California Highway Patrol officers and is recovering. The Press Democrat in Santa Rosa reports that the owl was apparently struck by a vehicle on Highway 101 and has left eye damage and coordination problems. When the…… MORE
Body Found Stuffed Inside Drum
(KMJ) Kern County authorities are working to identify human remains found stuffed inside a 55 gallon metal drum over the weekend. The gruesome discovery was made Saturday in a vineyard near I-5 and Copus Road. “We believe that the person has been deceased for an extended period of time. It was basically skeletal remains and…… MORE
Pay Raise for Gov Brown
A state panel appointed by Gov. Jerry Brown agreed to provide the governor, state legislators and other state elected officials a 3% pay raise this year, agreeing it will make their salaries more competitive with other leaders in California and other states. At their annual meeting at Sacramento City Hall, the four members of…… MORE
Arambula Launches State Assembly Bid
FRESNO (KMJ) — There’s a new contender in the race for the 31st State Assembly District. In the midst of downtown – with businesses starting the new week – a new candidate hoping to win the vote next year started his journey. Doctor Joaquin Arambula – surrounded by family and friends – revealed his intentions…… MORE
How Much Would it Cost to Ride the Bullet Train?
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) — Using high-speed rail to get from Los Angeles to San Francisco would likely cost you around $86, according to the latest…… MORE
CA Legislature Fights for Cap-and-Trade Money
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 California sees a surge in revenue from cap-and-trade, lawmakers and special interest groups are now working overtime to get all…… MORE
