(KMJ) It began with an idea at Kerman High School. Students there used the movies of Oscar winner Tom Hanks as the theme for this year’s homecoming. It then evolved into a social media campaign to get the actor to serve as grand marshal for the Homecoming parade. And, it worked. Sort of. Thanks to…… MORE
By Brian Stelter “Starting my 15th trip to DC this year,” Ali Rezaian tweeted early Monday morning. “Still don’t know what the verdict is.” Rezaian was on a redeye flight from his home in northern California. By the time he landed, Iranian media reported that the verdict in the trial of his brother Jason Rezaian…… MORE
Councilmember Clint Olivier, along with Holy Family Episcopal Church members greeted bicyclists as they arrived in Fresno on Monday October 12th. The Bicycle Ride Against Human Trafficking Fundraising Tour is an effort sponsored by the Episcopal Diocese to bring awareness to the problem of human trafficking. “Money set aside from the tour will provide housing,…… MORE
The 67,000 California Volkswagen diesel car owners – whose autos were part of the emissions-test rigging scandal might have chance at getting the German automaker to buy back their vehicles. A class action lawsuit has been filed by a Seattle law firm in Los Angeles federal court – demanding an immediate buyback under California emissions…… MORE
FRESNO (KMJ) — The opening of Fresno Chaffee Zoo’s ‘African Adventure’ this week has been marred with tragedy. Early visitors to the $56 million expansion were witness to the death of a young giraffe Sunday afternoon. Those who were there say the animal got stuck in a fence – and was strangled to death. Animal…… 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 California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation is considering allowing inmates with violent backgrounds to help fight wildfires. The state has about 3,800…… MORE
Today is National Farmer’s Day. And on the 8th day, God looked down on his planned paradise and said, “I need a caretaker.” So God made a farmer. God said, “I need somebody willing to get up before dawn, milk cows, work all day in the fields, milk cows again, eat supper and then go…… MORE
Celebrities sometimes do crazy things to stay slender. One new trend that has women strapping on a corset-like device called a waist trainer. The goal is an hour glass figure, but is it safe? Stars, like Kim Kardashian, have used the waist trainers – inspiring non stars to use them. Waist trainers aren’t new…… MORE
(KMJ) – Fresno County Sheriff’s Detectives are asking for the public’s help to identify a man and a woman involved in a July burglary. And the homeowner’s surveillance camera captured images of the two suspects taking items (pictured above). The thefts occurred on July 16th at a home on the 11000 block of E. Floral…… MORE
(CNN) The USC Trojans football program will be without head coach Steve Sarkisian at least temporarily after he was reportedly asked to take a leave of absence by athletic director Pat Haden. According to Lindsey Thiry of the Los Angeles Times, Haden met with players and asked the coach to go on leave Sunday. Offensive…… MORE
