FRESNO (KMJ) — A ballot initiative which would redirect money from the bullet train project and put it towards water storage is being proposed to the people of California. The plan is to re-route the approximately $8 billion in bond money identified for the high speed rail project, and put it towards bolstering the water…… MORE
(KMJ) A young woman is charged in a gruesome murder in the south valley. Kely Garcia was arraigned Thursday in a Bakersfield courtroom. Prosecutors say she poured gasoline on Richard Sanchez and lit him on fire earlier this week. He died two days later in a Los Angeles hospital. Investigators have not revealed a motive.…… MORE
(KMJ) – The family of longtime Fresno businessman and prominent Fresno State athletic booster Robert “Bob” Duncan announced a memorial service will be held for him on Monday, November 16th. Duncan died on Wednesday at the age of 94. He earned the nickname “Mr. Bulldog” for his years of support to Fresno State athletics and…… MORE
Fresno City Council votes to eliminate bonuses for the un-represented management employees such as the Police Chief and City Manager. Council voted, six to one, with President Oliver Baines voting “no” against eliminating the bonuses. The Council then voted unanimously to make changes to the Transparency Act – announced on Tuesday. They passed 10 amendments…… MORE
FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ) — Two Republican lawmakers are proposing a ballot initiative, which would ask voters to redirect about $8 billion in bond money from the California High-Speed Rail Project, to build water storage. Board of Equalization member George Runner and Senator Bob Huff say they’ve filed language for the initiative. It would also authorize…… MORE
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 sex offenders claim mismanagement of the Megan’s Law database website, has led to their being attacked. Roy Matagora, who was convicted of…… MORE
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) — A mere 11% of Americans approve of the job being done by members of Congress. According to Gallup, it’s the worst rating so…… MORE
PARLIER (KMJ) — Police in Parlier are looking for a man who attempted to approach two young boys. It happened around 8am Thursday morning. The 7 year old and 11 year old boys describe the man in his early 30s wearing a black cap and black jacket. They say he promised cookies if they got…… MORE
Fresno State’s Mass Communication and Journalism Hall of Fame and Scholarship Reception takes place November 12th. It’s a celebration of yesterday, today and tomorrow — honoring 8 alumni and 20 current students. The event also raises funds for future MCJ scholarships. Bill Woodward is one f the names being honored at the Fresno State…… MORE
A Warning: Marijuana ‘wax,’ or ‘dab,’ on the rise. It’s called “wax” because of the way it looks, and is also known as “dab” or “budder.” The “wax” is highly concentrated THC, the ingredient in marijuana that gets you high, solidified to be smoked and vaped. It’s biggest draw is that it’s very hard…… MORE
