Category Archives: Local News

Calif. Revenues Falling Behind

Calif. Revenues Falling Behind

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) — April revenues were nearly $1.2 billion less than anticipated, in Gov. Jerry Brown’s budget proposal. Personal income tax revenues were more than…MORE

Study: Legalizing Pot Leads to Major Spike in Traffic Fatalities

Study: Legalizing Pot Leads to Major Spike in Traffic Fatalities

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 could become the next state to legalize recreational marijuana, after voters weigh in this November. Supporters and opponents have gone all…MORE

Central Valley Homebuilding Rises to ’08 Levels

Central Valley Homebuilding Rises to ’08 Levels

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) — The first quarter of 2016 saw the housing market perform at its highest level since 2008. A new analysis by MetroStudy shows…MORE

Public Asked To Weigh In On Corporate Sponsorship At All National Parks

Public Asked To Weigh In On Corporate Sponsorship At All National Parks

FRESNO (KMJ) — Corporate sponsors could be coming to Yosemite National Park, and other National Parks right across the country, but we get a chance to have our say on the proposal before it comes into force. The official line is that policies on philanthropic support are being examined, but to you and me that…MORE

Fresno State Basketball Star Arrested

Fresno State Basketball Star Arrested

(KMJ) – Fresno State men’s basketball player Karachi Edo is suspended indefinitely from the team after being arrested over the weekend on a domestic violence charge. 21-year old Edo, who is currently a junior, was arrested on a charge of misdemeanor battery and booked into Fresno County Jail just before 7 p.m. Friday. He was released…MORE

Multi-Year, Multi-Phase Construction Begins At CRMC

Multi-Year, Multi-Phase Construction Begins At CRMC

FRESNO (KMJ) – A multi-year, multi-phase expansion starts with pediatrics at Community Regional Medical Center. The Valley’s population is projected to increase nearly 18% over the next decade and 36% by 2036 – nearly twice as fast as California is estimated to grow. Most of that population growth in the region is expected among seniors…MORE

State Agencies Exceed Governor Brown’s Zero-Emission Vehicle Goal

State Agencies Exceed Governor Brown’s Zero-Emission Vehicle Goal

FRESNO (KMJ) -California exceeds Governor Brown’s initial goals placing more zero-emission vehicles on roads. Nearly 12% of new light-duty vehicle purchases made by state agencies are now zero-emission, which exceeds Governor Brown’s goal of 10% set forth in his 2012 executive order which envisions 1.5 million zero-emission vehicles on California roads by 2025. The next…MORE

State’s Tax On Olympic Medals And Winnings Being Examined In Sacramento

State’s Tax On Olympic Medals And Winnings Being Examined In Sacramento

FRESNO (KMJ) — A state lawmaker wants to eliminate the tax California’s Olympic athletes pay on their winnings. Olympians who make the United States proud and win one of the coveted gold, silver, or bronze medals get a cash prize along with it. The winnings usually amount to $25,000 for gold, $15,000 for silver, or…MORE

WalletHub: Fresno Among Worst Cities in Which to Launch a Career

WalletHub: Fresno Among Worst Cities in Which to Launch a Career

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) — Fresno is said to be the second-worst city in the U.S., when it comes to launching a career. That’s according to…MORE