Fresno (KMJ) “The Gallows” doesn’t hit movie theaters across the U.S. until July 10, but an invitation-only crowd of a few hundred valley residents got to see the much-hyped horror flick more than a week early on Tuesday night. The special advanced screening came complete with a Hollywood-style “black carpet” walk by the young stars…… MORE
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Environmentalists Tuesday called on Gov. Jerry Brown to halt plans for months of hydraulic fracturing in the waters off Southern California, warning that it could lead to chemical pollution or an oil spill. State regulators this month approved nine permits for operator Thums Long Beach Co. for so-called fracking operations between…… MORE
FRESNO (KMJ) — A new app that gives Fresno residents a direct link to city hall is now available to download. The ‘FresGo’ application has been designed to report and photograph things like local pot holes or busted street lights, to let the people who can fix it know exactly where it is. Mayor Ashley…… MORE
Stephen Curry overtakes LeBron James for NBA’s top jersey OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) – Stephen Curry has surpassed LeBron James for the most popular jersey in the NBA. The Golden State Warriors star and league MVP topped the list of jersey sales in the NBA for the first time Tuesday. With teammates Klay Thompson…… MORE
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 excise tax rate will fall from 36 cents to 30 cents a gallon Wednesday. As defined by a complex…… MORE
Fresno (KMJ) Gov. Jerry Brown has put pen to paper and signed the controversial bill that would make vaccines mandatory for children attending public school in California. Senate Bill 277 was authored by Sen. Dr. Richard Pan (D-Sacramento). Dr. Pan is not only a lawmaker, but a pediatrician as well. The legislation will require almost…… MORE
Fresno (KMJ) 33 year old Jocelyn Steward has been jailed on homicide charges after her boyfriend was found dead early Monday morning at a central Fresno apartment. The 47 year old victim had suffered multiple stab wounds, according to Fresno PD homicide detectives. Police confirm that there had been an argument before the deadly stabbing,…… MORE
Fresno (KMJ) Is there something in the water? A fifth, yes a FIFTH, set of triplets in the last few weeks are due to arrive in Fresno any day now. Doctors say Stacie Trasoras is carrying three girls. Four sets of triplets have been born in Fresno in as many weeks – the latest being…… MORE
Fresno (KMJ) And the race is on! Pot legalization proponents in the Golden State now have 180 days to gather 365,880 valid signatures in order to place their measure on the November 2016 ballot. California Secretary of State Alex Padilla gave the go-ahead on Monday. The proposal would impose an $8 per ounce excise tax…… MORE
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. (AP) — The state Department of Fish and Wildlife allowed fishing to resume on Monday across 138 square miles of water off the Santa Barbara coast that was closed following last month’s huge oil spill. Fish and Wildlife officials said decided to reopen the area following word from scientists that consuming fish…… MORE
