January 12, 2016 FRESNO (KMJ) – It was in January of 2015, that 19 year-old Jamela Vanessa Brown walked to a store a half a mile away from her Church Avenue apartment in Southeast Fresno. She was gone for 30 minutes and in that time, the TV in her apartment caught on fire. There were three…… 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) — Deadly terror attacks, such as the San Bernardino tragedy, do not appear to have altered Californians’ views on gun control. According to the…… MORE
January 12, 2016 (KMJ) Fresno – Sheriff’s deputies are looking for a man who violated his restraining order. On Tuesday morning, a call came in to the Sheriff’s Office that shots were fired in the Mayfair District, and they went to investigate. Sheriff’s Office Spokesperson Tony Botti says the suspect, 30-year old Jose Padilla had reportedly showed up at…… MORE
FRESNO (KMJ) — Fresno State’s ‘State of the University’ address was delivered Tuesday morning inside the campus’ Save Mart Center with a packed audience of staff and community members. Increased enrollment and graduation rates were unveiled, but the highlight of the speech was the reveal of a four point plan set to enacted over the…… MORE
(KMJ) – This is the hairstyle that still has Hollywood buzzing. Singer Katy Perry’s look on the Golden Globes’ Red Carpet Sunday Night included a little lift in hair. That lift was provided by something called a “bumpit.” The plastic hair accessory was invented by Kingsburg Native Kelly Bennett back in 2008. And she spoke…… MORE
(KMJ) – Five weeks ago, former Fresno City Councilman Garry Bredefeld annouced his intention to try and recapture his old District 6 seat. But Monday, the 56-year old says he is now pulling out of the race. Bredefled says his decision is health related. He continues to recover from a 2014 battle with cancer. In…… MORE
A judge rules there’s enough evidence to try defendant Brian Cooks for murder. The 22 year-old is the man suspected of shooting nine year old Janessa Ramirez, and a Fresno judge has decided he will stand trial. Cooks has pleaded not guilty to three felony charges – in connection with the death of janessa ramirez…… MORE
UC Merced is breaking records with the number of applicants to the school. Undergraduate applications for Fall 2016 reached a record high of 22,632. “One of our missions is definitely to increase the college going rate primarily in the San Joachin and Central Valley.” – Brenda Ortiz, Senior Public Information Representative, UC Merced. UC Merced…… MORE
Dreaming of winning the big Powerball jackpot? Imagine winning big and never working again – sure breaks up the monotony of cat videos and Facebook….but what if you actually won the office pool? Here’s a few tips to remember when playing in an office lottery – before the lawsuits fly. Lawyers say pick a designated…… MORE
January 11, 2016 (KMJ) Fresno – An employee of the IRS pleads guilty to tax fraud. Court documents show Yolanda Castro was employed by the IRS for approximately 20 years, including as a tax examiner and contact representative, but the 48 year-old got in trouble with the IRS, herself. Between 2007 and 2013, Castro prepared…… MORE
