Category Archives: KMJ Top Stories

Could Halloween Face Paint Be Toxic For Your Kids?

Could Halloween Face Paint Be Toxic For Your Kids?

  Could that Halloween face paint be toxic for your kids? This Halloween – could you be smearing poison onto your child’s face? Some Halloween make up can filled with chemicals, and the FDA does not require companies to list heavy metals or harmful ingredients on product labels. Tests from back in 2009 by the…MORE

VP BIDEN NOT RUNNING FOR PRESIDENT

VP BIDEN NOT RUNNING FOR PRESIDENT

(KMJ) Vice President Joe Biden will not be a candidate for President.  During an impromptu speech in the White House Rose Garden, Biden said the window “has closed”. Cover Photo Credit: Washington Post   By Stephen Collinson CNN Vice President Joe Biden ended months of intense speculation about his political future on Wednesday by announcing…MORE

Celebration Planned for Doc Buchanan

Celebration Planned for Doc Buchanan

(KMJ) – A celebration honoring the life and legacy of Clovis Unified founding Superintendent Floyd “Doc” Buchanan will be held Thursday at Buchanan High School. It’s located at 1560 North Minnewawa Avenue in Clovis. Memorabilia, photos and a short video will be displayed at the celebration which begins at 4:30 p.m. Visitors are also encouraged…MORE

“Jungle” Jack Hanna to Visit Chaffee Zoo

“Jungle” Jack Hanna to Visit Chaffee Zoo

(KMJ) – “Jungle” Jack Hanna is coming to Fresno as a guest speaker for the Valley Town Hall lecture series. Hanna will share his unique animal experiences and will also highlight his presentation with a variety of video clips and inspirational stories that deal with issues of conservation, travel and wildlife. This event – held…MORE

White House Threatens to Veto Bill Targeting Sanctuary Cities

White House Threatens to Veto Bill Targeting Sanctuary Cities

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 White House is threatening to veto Senate legislation, which would cut off law enforcement grants to “sanctuary cities,” who shield residents from…MORE

Council Members Brand & Baines Introduce “School Liaison Act.”

Council Members Brand & Baines Introduce “School Liaison Act.”

Council members Lee Brand & Oliver Baines introduce the “School Liaison Act” resolution. Fresno City Councilmembers Lee Brand and Oliver Baines announced a resolution they will be bringing forward for City Council approval at their October 29th meeting, which will develop policies to improve communications between the City and local school governing boards. The “School…MORE

Fresno County Public Safety Association Appeals For Election Re-run

Fresno County Public Safety Association Appeals For Election Re-run

Local correctional and other safety officers will be having another election to decertify from their union. From correctional, child support and security officers to program techs – about 900 members are trying to leave the Service Employees Union, but voter packets were inadvertently mailed out early two days early. “As a result, employees have to…MORE

Fresno Police Officer Shoots Suspect After Knife Attack

Fresno Police Officer Shoots Suspect After Knife Attack

The Fresno Police Department speaks about an OIS (Officer Involved Shooting) in Fresno. On Sunday around 3:00am, the officer shot 28 year-old Krikor Ekizian, who entered two homes – one was the home of his uncle – where he stabbed the 58 year old man multiple times. “It was extremely dark and again, the officer assumed the suspect…MORE

California Cracks Down On Unlicensed Contractors

California Cracks Down On Unlicensed Contractors

FRESNO (KMJ) — A total of twelve undercover sting operations have been undertaken in California in the past week, and a total of seventy six people may be facing criminal charges. It comes after crackdowns including Riverside County, Los Angeles County, San Diego County and Fresno County. To avoid getting caught out by phony contractors,…MORE

Trump, Jeb Bush Duel on 9/11

Trump, Jeb Bush Duel on 9/11

By Jeremy Diamond CNN Donald Trump on Monday stood by his comments that former President George W. Bush did not keep the country safe since he was president during the 9/11 terrorist attacks. Trump insisted he isn’t “blaming anybody,” but repeatedly reminded Fox News viewers that the “worst attack in the history of our country”…MORE