Category Archives: Local News

Survey: American Adults Don’t Floss Enough

Survey: American Adults Don’t Floss Enough

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) — Nearly one-third of American adults say they never floss. According to the National Health and Nutrition Examination survey, just over 37 percent…MORE

Study: Those Battling Mental Illness Not Generally Violent

Study: Those Battling Mental Illness Not Generally Violent

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 John Hopkins University study claims media reference to people accused of committing violence having a mental illness, may be to…MORE

Suspects Sought in Fresno County Shooting

Suspects Sought in Fresno County Shooting

(KMJ) – Fresno County Sheriff’s Investigators continue to search for an SUV (pictured) believed to have been driven by a shooting suspect. Detectives say around 4 p.m. Tuesday,  a 31-year old man was shot in the upper body while riding his bike in Calwa on Orange Avenue, between Belgravia and Church. The Fresno County Sheriff’s Office…MORE

Fresno Stand-Off Ends After Suspect Passes Out

Fresno Stand-Off Ends After Suspect Passes Out

(KMJ) – A Fresno man barges into a northwest Fresno engineering office and threatens workers with a sharp object. He then barricaded himself inside the building and started lighting small fires. Fresno Police said this all happened around 6 p.m. Tuesday. Officers say all of the workers inside Cornerstone Structural Engineering Group on Alluvial Avenue near…MORE

CCSPCA Offers Pawsitive Adventures Camp

FRESNO (KMJ) – Pawsitive Adventures Animal Camp is holding sign-ups for a furry summer adventure for kids. The Central California SPCA has created their first-ever summer week-long summer camp, dedicated for children 8 to 12 years old. Under the supervision of the Education Department, kids will learn basic animal care and responsibility for pets, have hands-on experiences with…MORE

California Voters Cast Their Ballots In Tuesday’s Primaries

California Voters Cast Their Ballots In Tuesday’s Primaries

FRESNO (KMJ) — After months of campaigning, the almost 18 million Californians registered to have their say in the democratic process can finally do so. But only on one day only: Tuesday June 7th 2016. Across the valley, and the state, those eligible to cast their ballot are doing so in this Consolidated Presidential Primary…MORE

Obesity Rate Increases Among U.S. Women

Obesity Rate Increases Among U.S. Women

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) — Despite the hundreds of millions of dollars that have been spent to combat obesity, the epidemic continues. Updated figures published in the…MORE

Calif. Bills Aim to Increase Transparency in Legislature

Calif. Bills Aim to Increase Transparency in 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) — Two bills aim to increase Californians’ ability to monitor the actions of the Legislature. A proposed constitutional amendment by Democrat Lois Wolk…MORE

Arrest Made In Visalia Shooting That Wounded Four Men

Arrest Made In Visalia Shooting That Wounded Four Men

(KMJ) – The Visalia Police make an arrest in connection to an early Monday morning shooting that wounded four men. Officers say they arrested 27-year old Samule Bermudez of Tulare around 6 p.m. Monday.  Investigators believe he was responsible for a shooting at The 5th Quarter Sports Bar and Restaurant in Visalia just before 1…MORE

Extreme Heat Dangerous For Pets

Extreme Heat Dangerous For Pets

FRESNO (KMJ) – Extreme heat – dangerous… for pets… “It’s something that I never thought about until I was in this field. I’ve seen some of the injuries that come in – it’s not that you even think of… ‘Oh, fluffy wants to go for a walk – lets go for a walk.’” – Dr.…MORE