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$10,000 Presented To Central Valley Honor Flight

$10,000 Presented To Central Valley Honor Flight

CLOVIS (KMJ) — The Central Valley Honor Flight has been given a big donation today to ensure they have the funds to keep flying veterans to our nations capitol. A $10,000 check was given to the group to help pay for future flights. The money came from the Central Valley Tea Party and was presented…MORE

Seniors and Millennials Clash, Figuratively and Literally

Seniors and Millennials Clash, Figuratively and Literally

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 minor clash between the seniors and the young is bound to happen at some point, perhaps over music, clothing, or…MORE

Gov. Brown to Discuss Climate Change with Pope Francis

Gov. Brown to Discuss Climate Change with Pope Francis

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) — Saying “we’re on a titanic unless we turn,” Governor Jerry Brown will travel to the Vatican later month, to meet with…MORE

Selleck Silent on Water Theft Allegation

Selleck Silent on Water Theft Allegation

(AP)  A water district has sued Tom Selleck, claiming the star of the crime shows “Magnum, P.I.” and “Blue Bloods” stole truckloads of water from a public hydrant and took it to his ranch in drought-stricken California. The Calleguas Municipal Water District in Ventura County claims a tanker truck filled up at a hydrant more…MORE

New Calif. Minimum Wage Hike Advances, Sparks Confrontation

New Calif. Minimum Wage Hike Advances, Sparks Confrontation

SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — A state legislative committee on Wednesday approved a plan to raise California’s minimum wage again and tie future increases to inflation. The Assembly Committee on Labor and Employment voted 5-2 to advance the proposal by state Sen. Mark Leno, D-San Francisco. Leno’s SB3 would raise California’s minimum wage to $11 in…MORE

State Shuts Off Beach Showers to Conserve

State Shuts Off Beach Showers to Conserve

SAN DIEGO (AP) — California State Parks has shut off the water in public showers at state beaches in an attempt to conserve water during the drought. The San Diego Union-Tribune reports that the taps ran dry Wednesday. Officials say the change should save up to 18 million gallons of water annually. The restrictions apply…MORE

Get Ready for Fig Fest!

Get Ready for Fig Fest!

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 12th Annual Fig Fest is coming up next month at Fresno State. Karla Stockli, head of the California Fig Advisory…MORE

Domestic Violence In Fresno Up 70% In The Last 28 Days

FRESNO (KMJ) — Domestic violence rates in Fresno are on up. Over the last 28 days Fresno Police have seen a 70% increase in the number of reported cases. “The warmer months come, more people are consuming alcohol, there’s a potential for increased violence involving relationships and family members”, says Fresno Police Chief Jerry Dyer.…MORE

Groundwater to be Monitored Near CA Fracking Areas

Groundwater to be Monitored Near CA Fracking Areas

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) — Water quality near oil and gas well fracking in California will now be monitored, under new requirements approved by the Water…MORE

UC to Admit More JC Students

SAN FRANCISCO (AP)   The University of California is trying to increase the number of undergraduates it admits from the state’s community colleges by spelling out the courses transferring students need to be eligible to complete their studies at a UC campus, UC President Janet Napolitano said Tuesday. Hoping to make the journey from a two-year…MORE