Category Archives: Local News

Kohl’s Pays Almost $1m To Settle Overcharging Case

Kohl’s Pays Almost $1m To Settle Overcharging Case

FRESNO (KMJ) — District Attorneys in Shasta, Riverside, and Santa Cruz counties have filed civil law enforcement action against Kohl’s – alleging that the store is charging customers more than the prices advertised on store shelves and signs. The stipulated final judgement was filed in Santa Cruz superior court on Friday. The Fresno County’s District…MORE

Procter And Gamble Settle ‘Slack Fill’ Case

Procter And Gamble Settle ‘Slack Fill’ Case

FRESNO (KMJ) — Procter and Gamble have agreed to settle a case with district attorneys in Shasta, Riverside, and Fresno counties over slack fill. The practice, which is against California law, involves making a product look larger than it really is. The investigation focused on Procter and Gamble’s health and beauty product line which includes…MORE

More Financial Changes for UC System

More Financial Changes for UC System

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) — Money has been a major issue for the University of California. A lengthy battle began last fall when tuition hikes were…MORE

California: A Long State With Wide Waistlines

California: A Long State With Wide Waistlines

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 number of Californians who classify as obese, has risen to its highest point . The UCLA Health Policy Research…MORE

Bako Cop Killed in Pursuit Crash

Fresno (KMJ)  Bakersfield Police are mourning the loss of one of their officers who was killed in a crash after a high speed pursuit. The accident happened 2:30am Friday near Bakersfield College.  First responders say David Nelson’s squad car slammed into a brick wall and burst into flames. The CHP is now investigating the incident…MORE

CCSPCA Dog Adoption Event at Maya Cinemas

CCSPCA Dog Adoption Event at Maya Cinemas

The CCSPCA mobile adoption unit will be at Maya Cinemas for the premier of “Max.” The movie is about the adventures of a highly trained service dog that is too traumatized to remain in service. The CCSPCA is having a special adoption promotion for dogs and puppies specifically for this event. The adoption fee for…MORE

Wildfires Empty Calif. Mountain Towns

SAN BERNARDINO, Calif. (AP) — A huge and resurgent wildfire devoured several square miles of brush and old-growth trees, putting many mountain towns on alert and leaving some to evacuate. Strong winds drove the fire to grow by nearly 10 square miles Thursday as the winds drove it north through desert chaparral, pinon pine and…MORE

Gov. Ponders Weidert Parole Case

Gov. Ponders Weidert Parole Case

SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — Gov. Jerry Brown was deciding Friday whether to block parole for the killer of a developmentally disabled California man who was buried alive. Brown has until midnight to decide whether to release 52-year-old David Weidert, or block the parole already granted by a state panel because he believes Weidert is too…MORE

Cooling Centers Open in Fresno

Cooling Centers Open in Fresno

      Cooling Centers in Fresno Open Again Tomorrow FRESNO – The National Weather Service in Hanford has forecasted that the high temperature in Fresno for Friday, June 26, 2015 will be at or above 105 degrees. As a result, the City of Fresno will open its cooling centers again tomorrow from noon to…MORE

Fresno State Food Festival’s Hot Dog Eating Contest

Fresno State Food Festival’s Hot Dog Eating Contest

How many hot dogs can you eat at one time? If that was something you’ve ever considered —Fresno State wants to help you realize your dream…. Sign-ups begin for the Hot Dog Eating Contest – part of the upcoming Fresno State Food Festival on Saturday July 11th. “They’ve been approved by the President of campus, President…MORE