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Arrest Made In Hit And Run Of CRMC Burn Center Surgeon

Arrest Made In Hit And Run Of CRMC Burn Center Surgeon

FRESNO (KMJ) — A traffic stop and a tip from a member of the public helped bring in a hit-and-run suspect, who police say severely injured a Fresno surgeon. Doctor William Dominic, the leader of the team who helped with the recovery of Fire Captain Pete Dern, was himself severely injured while cycling home from…MORE

Experts: Eat More Whole Grains, Live Longer

Experts: Eat More Whole Grains, Live Longer

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) — Nutritionists have long advised replacing processed white grains with whole grains. According to the latest research that advice could result in a…MORE

Study: Listening To Sad Music Can Be Therapeutic

Study: Listening To Sad Music Can Be Therapeutic

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) — Listening to sad music can be therapeutic. A new study published in PLOS One says such compositions can help you lighten your…MORE

Central Valley Astronomers Hosting Star Parties

FRESNO (KMJ ) – The Fresno based Central Valley Astronomers (CVA) is one of the oldest clubs of its kind in the country, founded in 1952. The CVA held a star party on June 11th at the River Park Shopping Center, which gave people the chance to see the International Space Station pass overhead.  The CVA encourages…MORE

Report: Calif. Failing to Produce Enough STEM Graduates

Report: Calif. Failing to Produce Enough STEM Graduates

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’s public colleges and universities are failing to produce enough STEM majors. STEM is an acronym for science, technology, engineering, and math.…MORE

LAO: CA State Engineers Contract Most Expensive Deal in Over a Decade

LAO: CA State Engineers Contract Most Expensive Deal in Over a Decade

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) — A new report by the nonpartisan Legislative Analyst’s Office shows a tentative labor contract with California’s craft and maintenance workers, is the…MORE

CA Closer to Offering Health Insurance to Undocumented Residents

CA Closer to Offering Health Insurance to Undocumented Residents

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) — Gov. Jerry Brown has signed a bill that makes California the first state to request a waiver from the federal government, to…MORE

Study: Most Companies Fail to Protect Confidential Documents

Study: Most Companies Fail to Protect Confidential Documents

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) — In a new study involving more than 600 IT practitioners at large companies, a mere 36 percent said they were able to…MORE

All Star Football Players Visit Valley Children’s Hospital

All Star Football Players Visit Valley Children’s Hospital

FRESNO (KMJ) – Central Valley All Star football players were visiting Valley Children’s Hospital on Friday, June 10th. The high school athletes were handing out official “game-day” t-shirts to the young patients. Players are getting ready for June 17th when they play in the 62nd Annual City / County All-Star Football Game. Over the past…MORE

Gov. Brown, Lawmakers Reach Budget Deal

Gov. Brown, Lawmakers Reach Budget Deal

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 and California lawmakers have come to an agreement, on a spending plan for the upcoming fiscal year. The more…MORE