Category Archives: Local News

Fresno County Public Safety Association Appeals For Election Re-run

Fresno County Public Safety Association Appeals For Election Re-run

Local correctional and other safety officers will be having another election to decertify from their union. From correctional, child support and security officers to program techs – about 900 members are trying to leave the Service Employees Union, but voter packets were inadvertently mailed out early two days early. “As a result, employees have to…MORE

Calif. Churches Sue Over Abortion Coverage Mandate

Calif. Churches Sue Over Abortion Coverage Mandate

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 conservative Christian legal firm Alliance Defending Freedom has filed a lawsuit on behalf of churches, against the California Department of Managed Health…MORE

Study: Suicide Rate Higher Among Weight Loss Surgery Patients

Study: Suicide Rate Higher Among Weight Loss Surgery Patients

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) — Patients who undergo weight-loss procedures often report improved health, greater confidence, and some even say they earn more money. However, for some, it’s…MORE

Fresno Police Officer Shoots Suspect After Knife Attack

Fresno Police Officer Shoots Suspect After Knife Attack

The Fresno Police Department speaks about an OIS (Officer Involved Shooting) in Fresno. On Sunday around 3:00am, the officer shot 28 year-old Krikor Ekizian, who entered two homes – one was the home of his uncle – where he stabbed the 58 year old man multiple times. “It was extremely dark and again, the officer assumed the suspect…MORE

California Cracks Down On Unlicensed Contractors

California Cracks Down On Unlicensed Contractors

FRESNO (KMJ) — A total of twelve undercover sting operations have been undertaken in California in the past week, and a total of seventy six people may be facing criminal charges. It comes after crackdowns including Riverside County, Los Angeles County, San Diego County and Fresno County. To avoid getting caught out by phony contractors,…MORE

Tip Leads to Arrest of 2011Murder Suspect

(KMJ) – A tip given to Kings County law enforcement late last week, leads to the arrest of a suspect wanted in a 2011 murder in Lemoore. On November 28, 2011 Lemoore police officers responded to the 200 block of Meadow Place.  There  22 year old Isaac Donez was shot multiple gunshot wounds to his…MORE

Sketches Released in Stabbing of Train Hero

Sketches Released in Stabbing of Train Hero

(KMJ0 – The Sacramento Police Department is asking for help in identifying two suspects involved in the stabbing of a U.S. Airman hailed as a hero for helping to stop a terror attack on a Paris-bound train over the summer. On Saturday, the Department released these two composite sketches that show what the suspects are…MORE

Local Jobless Rate Falls

Local Jobless Rate Falls

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 Fresno County unemployment rate fell to an 8-year low of 8.1% in September, as non-farm employment grew by 2,700 jobs. Madera, Merced,…MORE

Calif. Approves New Political Campaign Rules

Calif. Approves New Political Campaign Rules

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 California Fair Political Practices Commission has approved a set of rules, aiming to curb illegal coordination between candidates and outside groups. Such…MORE

UC System Forms Committee to Investigate Sexual Harassment Allegations

UC System Forms Committee to Investigate Sexual Harassment Allegations

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) — University of California President Janet Napolitano says a committee of administrators, faculty, and students has been convened, to look at how complaints against…MORE