Category Archives: Local News

Clovis Sixth Grade Students Become ‘Chief For A Day’

Clovis Sixth Grade Students Become ‘Chief For A Day’

CLOVIS (KMJ) — Clovis Police welcomed an influx of Chiefs, and they’re all from the sixth grade. It was a part of Clovis PD’s ‘Chief for a day’ competition, which was the prize offered to those who won an essay competition within a number of Clovis’ elementary schools. The essays answered the question ‘if I…MORE

Check Your Brush Before You Fire Up The Grill

Check Your Brush Before You Fire Up The Grill

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) — Summer is the season for outdoor grilling, and a wire brush is a necessity for keeping the grill clean. The University of…MORE

Calif. Bill Would Expand Program to Get Old Clunkers off the Roads

Calif. Bill Would Expand Program to Get Old Clunkers off the Roads

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 bill that would provide more financial incentives for low-income Californians to ditch their older vehicle for a newer, cleaner car is…MORE

Gang Member Arrested for Clashing with Police At Anti-Trump Rally

Gang Member Arrested for Clashing with Police At Anti-Trump Rally

(KMJ) – A man caught on video clashing with Fresno Police at an anti-Trump rally on Friday is now in custody. Fresno Police say the man, identified as 24-year old Rigoberto Vera taunted officers, yelled obscenities and also tried to remove officers’ batons. Officers recorded him using department body cameras and also gathered other intelligence from…MORE

Trump Rally Draws Loud Protest, FPD Maintains Control

Trump Rally Draws Loud Protest, FPD Maintains Control

FRESNO (KMJ) – Thousands came to Fresno’s Selland Arena on Friday to see Donald Trump at his Central Valley rally. Trump was met with cheers by a crowd that included members of the ag industry who were anticipating him talk about water.  He did not disappoint.  The GOP presidential nominee met with the ag leaders prior…MORE

Poll: CA Voters Support Pot Legalization, Higher Tobacco Taxes

Poll: CA Voters Support Pot Legalization, Higher Tobacco Taxes

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) — 60 percent of likely voters in the Golden State support legalizing recreational marijuana. That’s according to the Public Policy Institute of California,…MORE

Forecast: Calif. Economy Gearing Up For Growth

Forecast: Calif. Economy Gearing Up For Growth

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 economy experienced a slowdown at the beginning of the year. However, according to the Center for Business and Policy Research at…MORE

Central Valley Students Building Solar Suitcases

Central Valley Students Building Solar Suitcases

High school students from Northern and Central California will be making a global impact, providing light to areas in Africa –where there is none. The nonprofit, We Care Solar is working with PG&E to provide portable solar kits. The kits, called We Share Solar Suitcases®, are small, portable photovoltaic lighting systems, powerful enough to illuminate…MORE

Lucky Number 13 For Fresno County’s Fruit Trail

Lucky Number 13 For Fresno County’s Fruit Trail

FRESNO (KMJ) — Fresh picked farm produce is on offer once again in Fresno County, with the start of this year’s fruit trail. That time of year when local growers show off their prowess, and highlight what our part of the world does best. The 13th Fresno County Fruit Trail kicks off Thursday morning, and…MORE

Trump’s Fresno Rally Moved to Selland Arena

Trump’s Fresno Rally Moved to Selland Arena

FRESNO (KMJ) — Donald Trump is coming to Fresno, and if his previous visits elsewhere in the country are anything to go by, it’ll be a busy event. The presumptive Republican nominee will now speak inside Selland Arena in Downtown Fresno Friday morning.  The event was original scheduled to be held inside the Fresno Convention…MORE