Category Archives: Local News

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

Bernie Sanders Plans Campaign Stop In Fresno

Bernie Sanders Plans Campaign Stop In Fresno

(KMJ) – Democratic presidential hopeful Bernie Sanders will speak at Woodward Park at 7 p.m. Sunday. The event is free and open to the public, but interested attendees are encouraged to RSVP on the campaign’s website. You can do so via this Link To Sanders Web site. The usual entry fees for Woodward Park will apply: $5…MORE

Fresno Woman Hides From Officers After Hit and Run

Fresno Woman Hides From Officers After Hit and Run

(KMJ) – A Fresno woman is accused of hiding out from police and then fighting with officers after causing a hit and run accident Tuesday afternoon. Fresno police say 30-year old Cherell Lang was drunk when she hit three vehicles near Herndon and Fruit just after 2 p.m. Tuesday. Officers say she then took off, hit…MORE

Fresno Memorial Gardens Honoring Veterans On Memorial Day

Fresno Memorial Gardens Honoring Veterans On Memorial Day

FRESNO, (KMJ) Fresno Memorial Gardens and the VFW Post 5057 is preparing for their 53rd Memorial Day Service of Remembrance. Each Memorial Day they pause for a brief time to reflect on the veterans who have sacrificed for our liberties and freedom. More than 1400 full size American Flags will again line the avenues of…MORE

New Volunteers Being Recruited By Tulare County Sheriff’s Department

New Volunteers Being Recruited By Tulare County Sheriff’s Department

FRESNO (KMJ) — Tulare County residents who want to make their communities safer, are being asked to become VIPs. In this context means, that means volunteers in patrol. The aim is to get those wanting to help keep the law, into a position where they can assist without becoming a sworn officer. “Many people have…MORE

Former President Bill Clinton Speaks To Full House At Fresno State

Former President Bill Clinton Speaks To Full House At Fresno State

FRESNO (KMJ) – Hundreds gathered on the Fresno State campus to hear Former President Bill Clinton address his wife’s supporters at the Satellite Student Union. We had team coverage at the event, starting with KMJ’S Dominic McAndrew: The man himself was introduced by newly elected Valley Assemblyman Joaquin Arambula, who took the moment infront of the…MORE

Farmer Discovers Body in Fresno County Orchard

Farmer Discovers Body in Fresno County Orchard

(KMJ) – Fresno County Sheriff’s Deputies continue to investigate the discovery of a body in an almond orchard. The orchard’s owner discovered the body of the man around One o’clock Sunday afternoon in the area of Leonard and McKinley. At this point, Sheriff’s Investigators say the death is being treated as a homicide. But it is…MORE