Category Archives: Local News

Free Shredding Available To Combat ID Fraudsters

Free Shredding Available To Combat ID Fraudsters

FRESNO (KMJ) — Free shredding sessions are taking place all over the Central Valley this month. The events, organized by the Central Valley Community Bank, are to ensure any documents left over from tax season do not fall into the hands of anyone unscrupulous. “Typically tax time is a perfect time to go through, look…MORE

Fresno PD Identifies Homicide Victim

Fresno PD Identifies Homicide Victim

(KMJ)  Fresno Police say 36 year old Tarrence Coleman succumbed to his wounds early Sunday morning at CRMC. Coleman was one of two men shot in a parking lot at 620 W. Hawes around 1:30am Sunday. The other wounded man survived.  The motive for the shooting is still unclear and no suspects have been identified.…MORE

Initiative Calls for Repealing Calif. Gas Tax Increase

Initiative Calls for Repealing Calif. Gas Tax Increase

FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ) — Opponents of Gov. Jerry Brown’s controversial fuel tax and vehicle fee increases are gathering signatures, for an initiative to repeal them. Under the plan, fuel taxes will eventually rise by 19.5 cents per gallon, which the governor and legislative Democrats say will be used to fund road repairs. However, Orange County Republican…MORE

Pew: Trust in Government Around Historic Lows

Pew: Trust in Government Around Historic Lows

FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ) — With the shift in power in Washington, trust in lawmakers to do the right thing has taken a major turn, according to a new Pew report. For the first time since the Bush presidency, Republicans are more likely than Democrats to trust the government, at 28 percent. Only 15 percent of Democrats…MORE

Trump Cabinet Member Visits Fresno To Talk Small Business

Trump Cabinet Member Visits Fresno To Talk Small Business

FRESNO (KMJ) — The culmination of National Small Business Week sees the 25th Administrator of the Small Business Administration arrive in Fresno to finish off a tour of the United States. “I’m here to celebrate our small businesses here in Fresno,” begins Linda McMahon. “I’ve been in five different cities; I’m very happy to wind…MORE

Be A “Roll Model” During This National Bicycle Safety Month

Be A “Roll Model” During This National Bicycle Safety Month

FRESNO (KMJ) — May is National Bicycle Safety Month, the month designed to highlight safety on the roads. But the time of awareness comes at the same time a cyclist was killed earlier this week in Fresno. That victim was discovered on the roadway by someone on his way to work Wednesday morning, with the…MORE

Thieves Drag Victim During Madera Ranchos Robbery

Thieves Drag Victim During Madera Ranchos Robbery

  (KMJ) The Madera County Sheriff’s Office continues to search for these three suspects after a robbery in the Madera Ranchos. On Tuesday, April 25, just after 3 pm, Deputies were called to the Lucky 7 gas station on Avenue 12 in the Madera Ranchos. There, they say a 62-year old man parked his vehicle…MORE

Sgt. Rod Lucas Honored At Fresno County Peace Officers Memorial Ceremony

Sgt. Rod Lucas Honored At Fresno County Peace Officers Memorial Ceremony

  Every May, during National Police Month, law officers are remembered for their ultimate sacrifice. The 2017 Fresno County Peace Officers Memorial Ceremony took place Thursday, May 4th in Downtown Fresno’s Courthouse Park. Fresno County Sheriff Margaret Mims, Police Chief Jerry Dyer, and District Attorney Lisa Smittcamp were among many there to honor Sergeant Rod…MORE

Armed, Wanted Parolee Shot by Fresno Co. Sheriff’s Deputy

Armed, Wanted Parolee Shot by Fresno Co. Sheriff’s Deputy

FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ) — An armed, wanted parolee is in critical condition, after getting shot by a Fresno County Sheriff’s deputy Thursday.   Aaron Abeytia Aaron Abeytia anchors afternoon newscasts on News/Talk 580 & 105.9 KMJ. Read More…         E-mail Aaron Abeytia       Aaron’s Facebook Page     Twitter: @AaronAbeytia    Aaron’s Instagram Feed     Articles by Aaron Abeytia    Copyright © 2016…MORE

Crews Get Free Pizza On International Firefighters’ Day

Crews Get Free Pizza On International Firefighters’ Day

FRESNO (KMJ) — Free pizza has been delivered to fire stations across the Central Valley to mark Thursday’s International Firefighters’ Day. Locally based business Me-n-Ed’s handed over almost a hundred pizzas to hungry crews. “It’s more than a meal,” says the firm’s Tom Ferdinandi. “It’s a way we can show our appreciation and support as…MORE