A state panel appointed by Gov. Jerry Brown agreed to provide the governor, state legislators and other state elected officials a 3% pay raise this year, agreeing it will make their salaries more competitive with other leaders in California and other states. At their annual meeting at Sacramento City Hall, the four members of…… MORE
FRESNO (KMJ) — There’s a new contender in the race for the 31st State Assembly District. In the midst of downtown – with businesses starting the new week – a new candidate hoping to win the vote next year started his journey. Doctor Joaquin Arambula – surrounded by family and friends – revealed his intentions…… 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) — Using high-speed rail to get from Los Angeles to San Francisco would likely cost you around $86, according to the latest…… 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) — As California sees a surge in revenue from cap-and-trade, lawmakers and special interest groups are now working overtime to get all…… MORE
LOS ANGELES (AP) – California’s first Mormon temple is letting its lawn go brown as drought concerns have water users tightening their consumption statewide. The Los Angeles Times reports (http://lat.ms/1dX75Nh) church officials couldn’t be reached for comment, but security guard Jarom Ellsworth says gardeners stopped watering the grass about a month ago to save water.…… MORE
(KMJ) One of the men suspected in a shoot that injured a Bakersfield man, his pregnant wife and unborn child has been arrested. 24 -year old Anthony Sanchez was found about 20 miles away from the US – Mexico border. Sanchez, Anthony and James Rios are accused of shooting Mario and Adrianna Bravo on Tuesday…… MORE
(KMJ) A Fresno family of five is alive thanks to quick action by a trio of police officers. FPD says a fire broke out inside a home on West Hagler Ave. around 1am Monday. Three Fresno Police officers were the first on scene and pulled the family of two adults and three children to safety. …… MORE
FIREBAUGH (KMJ) — A man is being sought in connection with a homicide in Firebaugh – but Fresno County Sheriff’s Detectives say he’s only wanted for questioning. It’s after a body was found by the side of the road south of Dos Palos. Deputies are eager to speak to Francisco Zermeno, who’s believed to be…… 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) — If you live in Fresno, Stockton, or Bakersfield, you reside in a community where residents are less likely to feel safe.…… 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 Golden State in undoubtedly the biggest victim of a prolonged drought. But according to the USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service,…… MORE
