Category Archives: KMJ Top Stories

Citizen Naturalization Ceremony In Fresno

Citizen Naturalization Ceremony In Fresno

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

FDA Approves Women’s Pink Sex Pill

FDA Approves Women’s Pink Sex Pill

  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

Jared To Plead Guilty To Child Porn

Jared To Plead Guilty To Child Porn

  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

Truckload Donation Of Frozen Chicken Lands In Fresno

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

CA Right-to-Die Legislation Resurrected

CA Right-to-Die Legislation Resurrected

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

Earthquake Strikes Near Kettleman City

Earthquake Strikes Near Kettleman City

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

Possible Overdose Death Of Teen Investigated

Possible Overdose Death Of Teen Investigated

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 Cooling Centers Open

Fresno Cooling Centers Open

  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

Could Water Be Coming To The Valley By Train?

Could Water Be Coming To The Valley By Train?

FRESNO (KMJ) — Plans to ship water on trains from the Midwest to the valley are being proposed. Companies, governments, and individuals have already been approached to participate in the operation of a water test train, using a fleet of more than 300 railcars dedicated to the project. “The beauty of a plan like this…MORE

Lots to Do, Not Much Time for CA Legislature

Lots to Do, Not Much Time for CA Legislature

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 Legislature is back from its summer recess, and has several bills to take up, during the final month of business. Lawmakers…MORE