LOS ANGELES (AP) — Drivers in California can’t seem to put their cellphones on hold. A study released Tuesday reported that 9.2 percent of drivers were using phones to talk, text or otherwise take away their attention during observations earlier this year. That was up from 6.6 percent of drivers in 2014. The study was…… MORE
A former California Highway Patrol officer and his family are in a Fresno courtroom accused of helping a family member convicted of rape. 51 year-old Kyle Scarber, the former Assistant Chief with the CHP, his 53 year old wife, Gail and 35 year-old daughter Crystal Reynoso are appearing for their preliminary hearing on charges…… MORE
It’s not something you want to think about – dying – but being put to rest can cost more than being born. Family Services Counselor Harriet Thibeaux deals with death daily – her concern is that its a cost most families are not prepared to encounter. Thibeaux says for a funeral and services expect to…… MORE
FRESNO (KMJ) — There’s no question the valley is going through a debilitating drought – but in lieu of clouds there is some hope on the horizon. That hope is in the form of state cash. Proposition 1 funding is up for the taking and Fresno County Supervisors Brian Pacheco and Henry Perea are hoping…… MORE
We’ve made it to Pluto. Sort of. The New Horizons spacecraft got the closest to Pluto that scientists have ever been – within 7,800 miles. It happened at 7:49 Eastern Time this morning as the spacecraft traveled at 31,000 miles an hour. Officials say confirmation won’t come until tonight. NASA wants New Horizons…… 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) — Leptospirosis has been discovered in Fresno County. “The bacteria likes to setup in kidneys. Unfortunately, what that can lead to,…… MORE
Fresno (KMJ) 28 year old Amador Rebollero will spend the next few years of his life in state prison for his role in a bathroom brawl at Levis Stadium during a 49ers game. Prosecutors say the Traver man started a fight in October that police say caused traumatic brain injuries to the victim. Robollero’s brother…… MORE
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — Gov. Jerry Brown has signed legislation to protect California residents who let their lawns go brown during the drought. Brown announced Monday that he signed AB1, which prohibits local governments from penalizing residents who conserve water by not watering their lawns. Democratic Assemblywoman Cheryl Brown introduced the bill after hearing about…… MORE
There’s something in the air or the water…at Community Regional. “In about a month we’ve had about 5 set of triplets and it’s highly unusual – we’ve had a lot of twins that were born – multiples but not in sets of three.” – Mary Lisa Russell, Spokesperson, CRMC. On Sunday, at 6:00am, the Trasoras Family…… MORE
FRESNO (KMJ) — Fresno Fire Captain Pete Dern is back on his feet and recovering well and Fresno Fire say his injuries may prompt a change in how they fight fires of this kind. An outside investigation into what happened began two days after the incident which severely injured Captain Dern. “We wanted to address…… MORE
