Category Archives: Local News

Best Cities for Jobs in California?

Best Cities for Jobs in California?

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) — Neither Fresno, Tulare, Merced, nor Stockton look all that great. But, how about Clovis, Sacrament, or Hanford? According to Wallet Hub, you’ll have…MORE

Back To The ‘Future’? Present Day Finally Catches Up To Iconic Movie

HILL VALLEY (KMJ) — Wednesday October 21st 2015 is the day Doc Brown and Marty McFly travel to in Back To The Future Part 2. “We’re descending toward Hill Valley, California. On Wednesday October 21st 2015”, says Doc Brown moment after picking up both Marty and Jennifer in Hill Valley 1985. Well that’s the first…MORE

Sac. Mayor Johnson Won’t Run Again

Sac. Mayor Johnson Won’t Run Again

(KMJ)  Embattled Sacramento Mayor Kevin Johnson will not seek a third term in office. The former NBA star and Sacramento native made the announcement Tuesday, calling the decision difficult but positive. Johnson, who was first elected mayor in 2008, has been on the defensive in recent years after being accused in multiple cases of sexual…MORE

Hanford Man Leads Police On Chase

Hanford Man Leads Police On Chase

  A Hanford man racks-up quite a few charges — evading police, felony vandalism, assault with a deadly weapon, and obstruction of a peace officer. Just after 9:00, Tuesday night, Hanford police officers were in the area of White and Cameron when they saw a gray Honda driving recklessly. Prior to this, two separate reports…MORE

Could Halloween Face Paint Be Toxic For Your Kids?

Could Halloween Face Paint Be Toxic For Your Kids?

  Could that Halloween face paint be toxic for your kids? This Halloween – could you be smearing poison onto your child’s face? Some Halloween make up can filled with chemicals, and the FDA does not require companies to list heavy metals or harmful ingredients on product labels. Tests from back in 2009 by the…MORE

Celebration Planned for Doc Buchanan

Celebration Planned for Doc Buchanan

(KMJ) – A celebration honoring the life and legacy of Clovis Unified founding Superintendent Floyd “Doc” Buchanan will be held Thursday at Buchanan High School. It’s located at 1560 North Minnewawa Avenue in Clovis. Memorabilia, photos and a short video will be displayed at the celebration which begins at 4:30 p.m. Visitors are also encouraged…MORE

“Jungle” Jack Hanna to Visit Chaffee Zoo

“Jungle” Jack Hanna to Visit Chaffee Zoo

(KMJ) – “Jungle” Jack Hanna is coming to Fresno as a guest speaker for the Valley Town Hall lecture series. Hanna will share his unique animal experiences and will also highlight his presentation with a variety of video clips and inspirational stories that deal with issues of conservation, travel and wildlife. This event – held…MORE

SEIU Pushing CA Minimum Wage Increase

SEIU Pushing CA Minimum Wage Increase

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 Service Employees International Union-Healthcare Workers West says it has collected the required 366,000 signatures, to put a minimum wage hike initiative on…MORE

Council Members Brand & Baines Introduce “School Liaison Act.”

Council Members Brand & Baines Introduce “School Liaison Act.”

Council members Lee Brand & Oliver Baines introduce the “School Liaison Act” resolution. Fresno City Councilmembers Lee Brand and Oliver Baines announced a resolution they will be bringing forward for City Council approval at their October 29th meeting, which will develop policies to improve communications between the City and local school governing boards. The “School…MORE

Report: Distracted Driving Still a Problem in Calif.

Report: Distracted Driving Still a Problem in Calif.

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) — Distracted driving near California schools doesn’t appear to be getting any better. According to the California Friday Night Live Partnership, more than 12,000…MORE