Category Archives: Local News

Report: Antibiotics Can Lead to Obesity Later in Life

Report: Antibiotics Can Lead to Obesity Later in Life

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) — Children who are given antibiotics appear to gain weight more quickly, according to a new study published in the International Journal of Obesity.…MORE

Study Examines Effects of Sleep Deprivation

Study Examines Effects of Sleep Deprivation

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) — People who get less than six hours of sleep a night appear to be more likely to be diagnosed with diabetes and heart…MORE

Rising Star DeChambeau Talks Golf This Weekend in Madera

Rising Star DeChambeau Talks Golf This Weekend in Madera

(KMJ) – You have a chance to watch one of the rising stars of the PGA talk golf in the Valley this weekend. Clovis Native and 2015 NCAA and U.S. Amateur champion Bryson DeChambeau will hold a meet and greet, as well as a golf demonstration Saturday at Dragonfly Golf Club in Madera. The 21-year…MORE

Livingston Set To Be Invaded By Zombie Run

Livingston Set To Be Invaded By Zombie Run

LIVINGSTON (KMJ) — Zombies and runners are invading the City of Livingston this weekend. It’s not the plot-line of a local horror movie – the “Fear the Dead” 5k Zombie Run is actually taking place this Sunday and participants have to enter either as a human or a zombie. “So they’ll run through the town…MORE

Fresno Police Officer Arrested

Fresno Police Officer Arrested

(KMJ) – A Fresno Police Officer has been nabbed by special agents from the California Department of Justice. Fresno Police Chief Jerry Dyer issued the following statement on Thursday: “Fresno Police Officer Jesse Ruelas was arrested at his home in Clovis, by California Department of Justice Special Agents, as the result of a search warrant…MORE

Prescribed Burn Planned for Yosemite National Park

Prescribed Burn Planned for Yosemite National Park

(KMJ) – Yosemite National Park Fire Managers are planning a prescribed fire in Yosemite National Park on or before Wednesday, October 28, 2015, weather and conditions permitting. There are two locations being considered for this prescribed burn and the final decision will be based on weather and air quality conditions. The prescribed burn will either…MORE

Fresno Moves to One Day Per Week Water Schedule

Fresno Moves to One Day Per Week Water Schedule

(KMJ) – New water rules are coming to the city of Fresno. And they arrive a full one month earlier than expected. Thursday Councilmembers approved moving Fresno’s water customers to a once-a-week irrigation rule. The change which impacts residential, commercial and industrial customers will begin on November first. That is one month earlier than previously…MORE

Team Smile Brings Free Dental Care to Fresno State

(KMJ) – As many as 300 children from Fresno and Central unified school districts will receive free dental services as TeamSmile returns to Fresno State from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 24, at Fresno State’s South Gym. This is the eighth year Fresno State has teamed up with TeamSmile to provide area children with free…MORE

Pooch Parade & Canine Carnival In Tower

Whitie’s Pets Pooch Parade takes place this Saturday, and the event will include a parade, canine carnival, costume contest, and vendor fair. Residents of Fresno are encouraged to dress up their dog in a costume, enter in the contest, and parade their dressed up dog in the Tower District, Saturday, October 24, 2015, 1 p.m. to 5…MORE

McCardle Elementary School Celebrates Red Ribbon Week

McCardle Elementary School Celebrates Red Ribbon Week

McCardle Elementary School is celebrating Red Ribbon Week early with a full slate of themed days. Principal.Linda McLaughlin (above right) says they wanted to make it a fun message for the kids. “We’re trying to bring recognition to the fact that kids need to stay off drugs and so we had dress up days all…MORE