Category Archives: KMJ Top Stories

19 Year Old Accused Of Double Fresno Homicide Makes First Court Appearance

19 Year Old Accused Of Double Fresno Homicide Makes First Court Appearance

FRESNO (KMJ) — A 19 year old man, accused of the double homicide of two brothers in northwest Fresno, found himself in front of a judge Tuesday morning. The first appearance in court for Domenek Greenberry featured not only the accused himself, but watching the proceedings were many family members and friends of the two…MORE

Gov. Jerry Brown Signs Fair Pay Act

Gov. Jerry Brown Signs Fair Pay Act

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) —  Governor Jerry Brown has signed the Fair Pay Act, enacting some of the strictest requirements in the country. The measure prohibits employers from…MORE

Pass The Paper Plates…. And Save Some Water

Pass The Paper Plates…. And Save Some Water

Pass the paper plates….and save some water. As the state’s drought goes on and on ….cutting back on water use is a high priority. One Northern California city even ordered restaurants to cut back on dishwashing by using disposable plates and cups. There are 7,300 residents in Fort Bragg – a city 170 miles north…MORE

Moustache Championships

Moustache Championships

    Over 300 men, most of whom have been cultivating their epic facial hair since your before your local neighborhood artisanal mustache wax purveyor was born, showcased their sweet beards this week at the World Beard And Moustache Championships in Austria.   The event held in the small Salzburg town of Leogang drew some amazing examples…MORE

UPDATE: Fresno Police Located Missing Adult With Dementia

UPDATE: Fresno Police Located Missing Adult With Dementia

update UPDATE: Police say they have located Mr. Ortiz. Fresno Police are asking for help — in locating a missing elderly man. 90-year-old Martin Ortiz was taken to CRMC via ambulance Monday evening. Against the advice of doctors — he left the hospital. Ortiz is said to be suffering from dementia. He’s described as a…MORE

“Donate “O” Negative Blood Now” – Central Cal Blood Center

“Donate “O” Negative Blood Now” – Central Cal Blood Center

There’s an urgent need for blood in the Central Valley – specifically “O” negative. Trauma and ER demand has depleted the Valley’s O-Negative supply and the blood center reports it’s critically low. Recent acts of violence and accidents have resulted in an extraordinary use of blood type “O” negative – but only 6% of people…MORE

Lemoore High Grad Killed In Air Force Plane Crash

Lemoore High Grad Killed In Air Force Plane Crash

(KMJ) – A South Valley High School grad was among the U.S. Service Members killed in a military plane crash in Afghanistan. 29-year old Chris Ruiz was a 2004 graduate of Lemoore High School who served nine years in the U.S. Marine Corps. He then became a civilian contractor for the Army.  In that role,…MORE

Calif. Legalizes Physician-Assisted Suicide

Calif. Legalizes Physician-Assisted Suicide

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) — Governor Jerry Brown has signed legislation allowing doctors to prescribe fatal drugs to terminally ill patients. He’s issued a personal statement, detailing his…MORE

Fresno Police Warn Of Predator Trying To Kidnap Women In Tower District

Fresno police are investigating a possible kidnapping attempt and another related incident after two females were accosted Monday morning in Central Fresno. The first incident took place in the Tower District around 8 30 a.m., where a woman told officers the man approached her in the parking lot of Bank of America. He asked for…MORE

Fresno Fire Department Kicks Off Fire Prevention Week

Fresno Fire Department Kicks Off Fire Prevention Week

  FRESNO, CA – It is the beginning of National Fire Prevention Week and from October 4 through October 10, the Fresno Fire Department will be opening its doors to the fire stations throughout Fresno, each fire station will be open to the public from the hours of 10:00am to 5:00pm. This year’s theme is…MORE