Category Archives: Local News

More Officers Needed Due To “Lack Of Consequences” In Justice System

More Officers Needed Due To “Lack Of Consequences” In Justice System

FRESNO (KMJ) — Fresno Police Chief Jerry Dyer says they need to increase the number of officers out on patrol because those who commit crimes don’t fear the justice system like they once did. From last year – crime figures show shootings are up, robberies are up, and fatal traffic collisions are up. “We know…MORE

Calif. Auditor Examining Student Mental Health Services

Calif. Auditor Examining Student Mental Health Services

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) — An investigation into whether California school districts and local educational agencies are providing adequate treatment for students with mental illness,…MORE

Study: Walking Leads to Greater Creativity

Study: Walking Leads to Greater Creativity

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) — Apple founder Steve Jobs was known for his walks, which he often used for exercise, problem solving, and generating new…MORE

Suspect Nabbed in Throat Slashing, Carjacking

Suspect Nabbed in Throat Slashing, Carjacking

Fresno, CA (KMJ)   Fresno County Sheriffs detectives have arrested a young man on charges of attempted murder and carjacking. 20-year-old Gustavo Hernandez of Fresno was caught early Sunday morning and booked into the Fresno County Jail. Investigators says Hernandez worked with one of the victims, 23-year-old Tony Sanchez.  He was found lying unconscious inside his…MORE

Trial Begins in Bizarre Murder Case of Ex-Fire Chief

Trial Begins in Bizarre Murder Case of Ex-Fire Chief

SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — A jury trial is beginning for a former California fire battalion chief charged with murder in the death of his 26-year-old girlfriend. Orville Fleming was arrested following a 16-day manhunt in May 2014 after Sarah June Douglas was found fatally stabbed in the south Sacramento home they had shared. Opening statements…MORE

Girl Dies After Ride at Magic Mountain

SANTA CLARITA, Calif. (AP) — Authorities say a 10-year-old girl who was found unconscious last week after riding a roller coaster at Six Flags Magic Mountain in Southern California has died at a hospital. Coroner’s Assistant Chief Ed Winter said Monday that Jasmine Martinez of Somis died Saturday at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles.…MORE

Healthcare Disparities Remain Among Undocumented Californians

Healthcare Disparities Remain Among Undocumented Californians

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) — About 1.5 million undocumented Californians lack access to medical services, according to the Heath Access Foundation. However, the problem is more prominent in…MORE

More Efforts to Derail the Bullet Train

More Efforts to Derail the Bullet Train

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) — Republican Congressman Jeff Denham has successfully pushed a measure through the U.S. House of Representatives, which would nullify an agreement…MORE

AG Harris Blasts Water Rate Ruling

LOS ANGELES (AP) — The office of California Attorney General Kamala Harris has asked the state’s Supreme Court to strictly limit a lower court’s ruling that local water rates designed to encourage conservation are unconstitutional. In a letter to the Supreme Court, Harris’s office said the April decision by the 4th District Court of Appeal…MORE

Carlos Viera Foundation Expands Efforts Into Fresno County

Carlos Viera Foundation Expands Efforts Into Fresno County

FRESNO (KMJ) — The parents of a child with autism can now apply for grant funding to help give their children everything they need to flourish. Aid to help children with autism is being offered to Fresno county residents through the Carlos Viera Foundation. “It provides services, medical necessities, electronic devices, therapy, whatever the families…MORE