The drought is not our only problem … KMJ’s Michael Knight reports when it does rain it could be a Superstorm. Even in the drought there is one group wondering what will happen in California when the skies open WITH rain and rain and more rain … the first problem is going to…… MORE
Humpback Whale to Leave Endangered List?
The federal government is proposing removing most of the world’s humpback whale population from the endangered species list. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Fisheries wants to reclassify humpbacks into 14 distinct populations, and remove 10 of those from the list. The federal agency said in a release announcing its proposal that protection and restoration efforts…… MORE
Tsunami? Earthquake? In Ventura County?
Scientists say the earthquake fault that runs through the coastal city of Ventura can produce strong shaking and dangerous tsunamis, prompting state officials to study whether to revise hazard maps. The Los Angeles Times reports that new research shows the Ventura fault is more dangerous than previously thought, capable of producing quakes as large as…… MORE
Vaccinating Your Kids Could Save Their Lives
FRESNO (KMJ) — Parents valley wide are being reminded to vaccinate their kids – because it might help save their life. It comes with the start of National Infant Immunization Week – which in itself has come at a very apt time. The measles scare emanating from Disneyland has been declared over – and a…… MORE
How to Avoid Blowing a Job Interview
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 & 105.9 KMJ FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ) — Being interviewed for a new job can make you nervous, as you want to ensure that you present yourself in a respectable fashion.…… MORE
Tulare Biker Killed in Unusual Crash
(KMJ) Visalia PD has identified the motorcyclist killed over the weekend as 28 year old Rafael Altamirano of Tulare. Investigators say he lost control of his Harley Davidson and crashed on the westbound on-ramp to Hwy 198. He was tossed from the bike and then struck from behind by another motorcyclist. He died at the…… MORE
Fresno Co. Double Murder Suspect Arrested in Nevada
(KMJ) Fresno County Sheriff’s deputies flew to Nevada over the weekend to arrest a double murder suspect. Detectives arrested 59 year old Leuth Sengsongkham Sunday morning in Henderson, Nevada. He faces two counts of murder. The motive may have been a love triangle. Deputies believe he shot and killed his wife and her lover, while…… MORE
ISIS Terror Bust in San Diego, Minnesota
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) – Federal authorities say six people have been arrested in Minnesota and San Diego, California in connection with a terrorism investigation. A spokesman for the Minnesota U.S. Attorney’s Office says the arrests were made Sunday in Minneapolis and San Diego but there is no threat to public safety. Spokesman Ben Petok…… MORE
Car Stolen with Sleeping Boy Inside
FAIRFIELD, Calif. (AP) – Authorities say a California boy has been found about four hours after being abducted while sleeping in the back seat of the family car stolen in front of his home. The 8-year-old boy was found about two miles from his home after a Fairfield resident spotted the stolen car parked in…… MORE
Teen Gang Member Gunned Down on Cedar Ave.
(KMJ) A deadly shooting late Saturday night at Cedar and Woodward Avenues is under investigation. Officers found a 17-year-old male suffering from a gunshot wound and he would later succumb to his injuries at the hospital. The victim didn’t live in the neighborhood but had friends that did. The victim was a Bulldog gang member. There…… MORE
