FRESNO, Calif. (AP) — A weeks-old Central California wildfire found new power and surged across a highway, forcing the evacuation of 1,000 people from their homes, authorities said. Strong high pressure over the area will keep warmer and drier conditions over the blaze Wednesday and could pose a challenge to firefighters, even as a cooling…… MORE
MODESTO, Calif. (AP) — Three current and former California Highway Patrol officers, a prominent criminal defense attorney and four others were formally charged Tuesday in connection with the disappearance and death of a Northern California man. Investigators say attorney Frank Carson arranged the killing of 26-year-old Korey Kauffman. Carson suspected Kauffman and others of stealing…… MORE
About 866 people, from 66 countries, took their oath of allegiance to the United states on Monday, August 18, 2015. Secretary of State Alex Padilla spoke during the ceremony. He was raised in America after his parents emigrated from Mexico. His mother cleaned house – his father was a short order cook and they obtained…… MORE
Move over Viagra — call it the pink pill for women. The FDA has approves female sex pill, the first prescription drug to boost sexual desire in women, but there are some restrictions. It’s a milestone long sought by the pharmaceutical industry, but safety restrictions on the daily pill, called Addyi, mean it will…… MORE
Former Subway spokesman Jared Fogle to plead guilty to child pornography charges Jared Fogle, the former Subway spokesman, is expected to plead guilty to possession of child pornography charges. Sources say Fogle will accept a plea deal. The U.S. Attorney’s Office will hold a press conference Wednesday afternoon to discuss the deal and charges…… MORE
FRESNO (KMJ) — A national food company has given a truck-sized donation of food to help the people most at need in the valley. All 40,000 lbs of frozen chicken landed at the Community Food Bank in Fresno, and it all came from Tyson Foods. The group say they want to help the 280,000 people…… 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) — California Democrats have reintroduced the End of Life Option Act, which would permit physician-assisted suicide. Assemblyman Mark Stone is among a coalition inspired…… MORE
The U.S. Geological Survey says a 3.2 magnitude earthquake struck just before 4:00 am about 10 miles South-Southwest of Kettleman City. The USGS also says the epicenter was located about 27 miles Southeast of Coalinga. So far, there are no reports of any damage or injures.… MORE
The possible overdose death of a teenage girl is being investigated by Fresno Police. 15 year old Houa Hue attended a local rave, Saturday night. An anonymous source, emailed KMJ News alleging that police did not do enough to stop the death of the girl — who may have overdosed on ecstasy. Fresno Police Spokesperson…… MORE
FRESNO – The City of Fresno will open its cooling centers today, August 17, 2015. The National Weather Service in Hanford has forecasted that the high temperature in Fresno for today will be at or above 105 degrees. The centers will be open from noon to 8 p.m. Cooling centers will be open at…… MORE
