FRESNO (KMJ) — Fresno Police are appealing for information after tools worth thousands of dollars were stolen from a work truck in Southeast Fresno. The tools are used to make cement, and they were taken from a vehicle parked up in the 3000 block of East Alta. Officers say there is an increase in the…… MORE
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Lawrence Phillips Could Face Death Penalty
(KMJ) Former NFL star Lawrence Phillips could be on his way to death row. On Monday, prosecutors said new evidence proves that Phillips was “lying in wait” when he killed his cell mate at Kern Valley State Prison in Delano. A judge agreed and granted a motion of “special circumstance”. The new evidence, however,…… MORE
New Oil Drilling Regulations Approved in Kern County
(KMJ) – Kern County is the largest oil producing county in California, but until now had no permitting process for drilling operations. Acquiring permission had become burdensome and unpredictable because regulation was overseen by state multiple state agencies. The new regulations approved by the Board of Supervisors on Monday will instead make Kern County the…… MORE
Bonus Controversy Leads to Transparency Resolution
(KMJ) – Fresno City Councilmembers Lee Brand, Oliver Baines and others are demanding more transparency at Fresno City Hall. Both men say it is now needed after Mayor Ashley Swearengin approved bonuses to senior City officials without notifying members of the Council. The Mayor’s office denies the accusation. The pair have written a resolution which…… MORE
Clovis Home Thief Caught After Being Captured on Video
(KMJ) – A vigilant Clovis home owner alerted Clovis Police to a thief in the 2100 block of Keats Avenue on November 5th. The man living there called Clovis Police to report a man had entered his backyard and was looking for an open door or window. He called Clovis Police and showed officers the…… MORE
Survey: Majority of CA Voters Dissatisfied with Economy
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) — 60% of California voters are dissatisfied with the state of the economy. However, according to the latest USC Dornsife/LA Times survey, outlooks vary…… MORE
Study: Obesity Discrimination Still a Problem
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) — New data indicates that weight bias continues to shape public opinion about the disease of obesity. According to the Obesity Action Coalition and…… MORE
NASA’s Astronaut Recruitment Now Open
FRESNO (KMJ) — Do you want the life of an astronaut? Well NASA is recruiting. The space agency are accepting applications for the next class of explorers for future missions, including those to mars. “Do you think you have what it takes to join NASA’s next astronaut class?”, asks NASA administrator Charles Bolden. “Then I…… MORE
Decorated Valley K9 Officer Passes Away After Long Career
FRESNO (KMJ) — A K9 officer with Fresno County Sheriff’s Department has died after a long and decorated career. Reno was best known for being wounded in the line of duty during a shootout in July 2009, when he lost his left eye. His recovery time was short, returning to duty just six weeks after…… MORE
Study: 1 In 4 Employees Would Quit For 10% Raise
(KMJ) – Study: 1 in 4 employees would quit for a 10% raise. The Seattle-based company TinyPulse released a new report showing the number one reason people love work is not money, but instead is peers and colleagues. The old saying was, “You don’t quit your job, you quit your boss.” The new adage is, “You…… MORE
