(KMJ) From NFL star to murderer. That’s what the Kern County DA is calling Lawrence Phillips after charging the former first round pick with first degree murder this week. Phillips, who was already serving more than 30 years for a series of violent crimes, allegedly murdered his cell-mate inside the Kern Valley State Prison earlier…… MORE
For nine days, missing hiker Miyuki Harwood was alone and injured in the Sierra’s – but she survived her ordeal. She’s a strong, independent woman, who follows traditional Japanese culture – no pictures and little fanfare, but she did share her story through her Sister-in-Law Barb Hartwig, who read her statement: “After summiting, I decided to start…… MORE
FRESNO (KMJ) — A fifteen year old student at Fresno’s San Joaquin Memorial High School is now in police custody – after an Instagram post which suggested the suspect would “solve the problem of mine” with a MAC-11. It was discovered Monday night, and the Principal at the school alerted Fresno Police to the teen’s…… MORE
Fresno County Board of Supervisors unanimously approves a new approach to animal control, hoping past problems stay in the past. The County was looking for a qualified rescue organization, and made their choice with Brenda Mitchell and her team that currently runs Animal Compassion Team. Mitchell is the President and Co-founder of ACT – and they’ve…… MORE
Evangel Home celebrates it’s 60th year in existence in Fresno. The non-profit organization has been a haven for homeless women and children since 1955, helping both poor women on their way up and women of means on their way down -to get their feet back on the ground. In addition to providing shelter, the Christian…… MORE
Kern County officials say at least nine people sought medical treatment for ailments including headaches and nausea after they were possibly exposed to pesticide. Agricultural Commissioner Ruben Arroyo said this week that his agency and poison control officials are investigating the incident reported Friday morning near Lost Hills. Arroyo tells KBAK-TV that officials…… 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) — An unprecedented 5 million Californians left for other states, between 2004 and 2013, according to the Internal Revenue Service. The net population loss…… MORE
CALIFORNIA CAN ONCE AGAIN SHIP OFF POULTRY TO JAPAN. JAPAN IS LIFTING SOME OF ITS BANS ON IMPORTS OF LIVE POULTRY AND POULTRY MEAT. THAT COVERS CALIFORNIA AND SEVEN OTHER STATES THAT WERE UNDER A BAN BECAUSE OF THE AVIAN INFLUENZA. BUT RESTRICTIONS STILL REMAIN ON LIVE POULTRY AND POULTRY PRODUCTS FROM SEVEN OTHER STATES.…… MORE
FRESNO (KMJ) — A back to school supplies run has inspired a valley second grader to help out his fellow students whose families can’t afford to equip them for the new year. It all started when Zackeria Lovick and his mother were getting all the paper and pens he’d need for the second grade. “We…… MORE
Can a family of four live on minimum wage? Not even close. A new study finds that no matter where they live in the United States, minimum wage workers earn far less than they need – to make ends meet. The Economic Policy Institute compiled data from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban…… MORE
