Category Archives: Local News

AT&T Hit With $100M Fine

AT&T Hit With $100M Fine

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) — AT&T has been hit with a $100 million fine, for offering “unlimited data” plans, and then slowing speeds after a…MORE

Madera Site Of First Visible Work On High Speed Rail

Madera Site Of First Visible Work On High Speed Rail

The CEO of the California High Speed Rail project Jeff Morales was at the construction site, today, as foundation work begins on the first bridge structure in Madera. This is the most visible construction of the high speed rail project at the 145 and Fresno River in Madera- where construction of one of 3 viaducts…MORE

“Redskins” Mascot Ban Passes Ed Committee

“Redskins” Mascot Ban Passes Ed Committee

(KMJ)  The nickname “Redskins” is closer to extinction in California public schools. Assembly Bill 30, The “California Racial Mascots Act”, passed through the Senate Education Committee on Wednesday.  The lone “no” vote came from Hanford Republican Sen. Andy Vidak. The legislation, which has sparked a lively debate in the Golden State, is authored by Assemblyman…MORE

Video Sparks Investigation Into Foster Farms

Video Sparks Investigation Into Foster Farms

(AP) — Police are investigating poultry producer Foster Farms after an animal-rights group shot undercover video showing some chickens being slammed upside-down into metal shackles, punched and having their feathers pulled out while they were still alive. The video, obtained by The Associated Press in advance of its release Wednesday, was shot by the Los…MORE

Shasta Lake Reservoir Water Release Paused

FRESNO, Calif. (AP) — State and federal officials said Tuesday that they’re revising their strategy for releasing water from the California’s largest reservoir for the coming long, hot summer to avoid killing off this year’s run of endangered salmon. The shift to hold back water from Shasta Lake north of Redding is meant to take…MORE

Illegal Immigrants Get Healthcare in New CA Budget

Illegal Immigrants Get Healthcare in New CA Budget

SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — A budget deal between Gov. Jerry Brown and legislative leaders would make California the first in the nation to offer state-subsidized health care to children who are in the country illegally. The $115.4 billion agreement announced Tuesday is expected to win easy approval from the Senate and Assembly before the fiscal…MORE

Gang Member Attempts To Use ‘Finders Keepers’ Rule – Now Behind Bars

Gang Member Attempts To Use ‘Finders Keepers’ Rule – Now Behind Bars

FRESNO (KMJ) — A self-confessed gang member who attempted to use the ‘finders keepers’ rule with police is now behind bars. Officers say the call came Tuesday morning close to the intersection of Cedar and Ventura in Fresno. A witness described a man and a woman arguing and the man had a gun in his…MORE

Health Officials: Risk of MERS Spreading to CA “Very Low”

Health Officials: Risk of MERS Spreading to CA “Very Low”

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 risk of the Middle East Respiratory Syndrome spreading into the Golden State is very low, according to California Department…MORE

Fewer Valley Homeowners Underwater

Fewer Valley Homeowners Underwater

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) — Negative equity continues to decline throughout the Central Valley, considered to be ground zero of the mortgage meltdown. According to…MORE

Six Dead And Seven Injured In Berkeley Balcony Collapse

Six Dead And Seven Injured In Berkeley Balcony Collapse

BERKELEY (KMJ) — As many as six students have been killed – and seven others injured – after a balcony collapse near the campus of UC Berkeley. The call came in before 1am Tuesday morning. Officers arrived to find that the balcony on the fourth floor of the building had disintegrated. The building on the…MORE