Category Archives: KMJ Top Stories

Two MIllion Awarded To Defamed BofA Employees
More than two-million dollars in damages has been awarded to two former Bank of America employees, after a Fresno court ruled they’d suffered due to defamatory comments made about them. Both Tri...
Cumulus Media Jul 28, 2015

Heroin Abuse Reaches Epidemic Levels In US
Heroin abuse has reached epidemic proportions in the United States. According to the DEA there are estimated to be 600,000 heroin users in the United States – three times the number in 20...
Cumulus Media Jul 28, 2015

Juvenile Boy May Have Started Willow Fire
A juvenile boy is believed to have sparked the 1,700 acre Willow Fire — burning near Bass Lake.“Family members did attempt to put the fire out, but were unable to stop the fire even though...
Cumulus Media Jul 28, 2015

Fresno Council To Vote On Police Recuitment Incentives
Fresno is voting Thursday to offer incentives to attract and recruit qualified police officers."The lack of qualified candidates, along with our Police Department's higher employment standards, makes ...
Cumulus Media Jul 28, 2015

Fresno Tree Trimmer Electrocuted On The Job
An investigation is underway in North Fresno after a tree trimmer dies while on the job.The 79 year-old man has been inside a steel basket – trimming trees at the Rio del Sol walnut farm, which ...
Cumulus Media Jul 27, 2015

Fresno Candlelight Vigil For Sandra Bland
A vigil in North Fresno for the African American woman who died while in police custody in Texas.With candles in hand, two dozen people stood on the corner of Blackstone and Nees, as passing cars honk...
Cumulus Media Jul 27, 2015

Boy Scouts End Ban on Gay Adult Leaders
FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ) — The Boy Scouts of America is ending its blanket ban on gay adult leaders. The executive board approved the new policy Monday, aiming to ease the controversy that’s p...
Cumulus Media Jul 27, 2015

Covered California Announces Premium Increases
Aaron Abeytia Aaron Abeytia anchors afternoon newscasts on News/Talk 580 & 105.9 KMJ. Read More…
Cumulus Media Jul 27, 2015

A Blueprint for Great Schools
State Schools Chief Tom Torlakson to Unveil New Road Map for Education State Superintendent of Public Instruction Tom Torlakson will unveil a new action plan detailing the steps to take in the next fo...
Cumulus Media Jul 24, 2015

Hexavalent Chromium 6 Found in Central West Well
Higher than normal levels of a cancer-causing substance has been found in the water at Central West High School. Superintendent Mike Berg sent out a notice that addressed the situation. Hexaval...
Cumulus Media Jul 24, 2015
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