FRESNO (KMJ) — A ballot initiative which would redirect money from the bullet train project and put it towards water storage is being proposed to the people of California. The plan is to re-route the approximately $8 billion in bond money identified for the high speed rail project, and put it towards bolstering the water…… MORE
(KMJ) – The family of longtime Fresno businessman and prominent Fresno State athletic booster Robert “Bob” Duncan announced a memorial service will be held for him on Monday, November 16th. Duncan died on Wednesday at the age of 94. He earned the nickname “Mr. Bulldog” for his years of support to Fresno State athletics and…… MORE
Fresno City Council votes to eliminate bonuses for the un-represented management employees such as the Police Chief and City Manager. Council voted, six to one, with President Oliver Baines voting “no” against eliminating the bonuses. The Council then voted unanimously to make changes to the Transparency Act – announced on Tuesday. They passed 10 amendments…… 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 U.S. 9th Circuit Court of Appeals has reversed a federal judge’s ruling, which declared California’s capital punishment system unconstitutional, because appeals take…… MORE
PARLIER (KMJ) — Police in Parlier are looking for a man who attempted to approach two young boys. It happened around 8am Thursday morning. The 7 year old and 11 year old boys describe the man in his early 30s wearing a black cap and black jacket. They say he promised cookies if they got…… MORE
Fresno State’s Mass Communication and Journalism Hall of Fame and Scholarship Reception takes place November 12th. It’s a celebration of yesterday, today and tomorrow — honoring 8 alumni and 20 current students. The event also raises funds for future MCJ scholarships. Bill Woodward is one f the names being honored at the Fresno State…… MORE
A Warning: Marijuana ‘wax,’ or ‘dab,’ on the rise. It’s called “wax” because of the way it looks, and is also known as “dab” or “budder.” The “wax” is highly concentrated THC, the ingredient in marijuana that gets you high, solidified to be smoked and vaped. It’s biggest draw is that it’s very hard…… MORE
Thousands were remembering Valley veterans today at the Fresno Veterans Parade – considered the largest parade west of the Mississippi. Air Force Veteran Staff Sargeant Raymond Johnson (in striped shirt above) from the Air Defense Command was there with his family was there to share the true meaning of the day – remembering those who…… MORE
Statement from Fresno State President Joseph I. Castro on the passing of Dr.Bob Duncan today: Dr. Bob Duncan was a devoted friend, fundraiser and donor to Fresno State who will be deeply missed. His connections to the University were many and deep and his significant impact on Fresno State academics and athletics is clearly…… MORE
FRESNO (KMJ) — A registered sex offender who simply walked out of Fresno County Jail, has turned himself back in. It was Wednesday morning when David Riggins escaped jail after essentially trading places with another inmate. The other inmate was being released that day and Riggins allegedly switched bracelets with him and learnt enough about…… MORE
