Category Archives: Local News

Bill Would Allow CA Landlords to Ban Marijuana on Rental Properties

Bill Would Allow CA Landlords to Ban Marijuana on Rental Properties

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) — As the Golden State moves closer to a decision on recreational marijuana, a new bill would expand a law that permits landlords…MORE

Inmate Who Attacked a Fresno Jail Guard Found Dead Inside His Cell

Inmate Who Attacked a Fresno Jail Guard Found Dead Inside His Cell

(KMJ) – A Fresno County Jail inmate who recently attacked a Correctional Office is found dead inside his cell. During a routine cell check just after 1:00 pm Tuesday, Fresno County Sheriff’s correctional officers say they found 27-year old Daniel Telles, unresponsive inside his individual cell. Preliminary results show Telles hanged himself by attaching some…MORE

KMJ’s Christina Musson Welcomes Baby

KMJ’s Christina Musson Welcomes Baby

FRESNO (KMJ) — After leaving her presenting duties on KMJ’s Broeske and Musson show, our very own Christina Musson has welcomed into the world her first baby. The little boy came into the world Tuesday afternoon. His name hasn’t been publicly announced, but he weighed in at just over 9lbs. Christina will be spending her…MORE

Suspect Sought in Selma Armed Robbery

Suspect Sought in Selma Armed Robbery

(KMJ) – Property crimes detectives with the Fresno County Sheriff’s Office are searching for a man who robbed a Selma store clerk at gunpoint. Around  6:15 pm, Sunday April 24th, Deputies say a man walked inside the EZ Stop Mini Market located at 11024 S. Fowler Ave. in Selma. He drew a handgun and pointed it…MORE

Fresno State Cuts Ribbon On Downtown Center At Bitwise Industries

Fresno State Cuts Ribbon On Downtown Center At Bitwise Industries

FRESNO (KM,J) – Fresno State cuts the ribbon, Tuesday, on it’s Downtown Center located at the Bitwise South Stadium. Bitwise South is already home to several dozen tech companies, and the Geekwise Academy that offers basic computer coding. Now, Fresno State will offer non-credit courses to the public at the site -such as business and…MORE

Sheriff Celebrating Tulare Co. Nine Year Olds For Their Lifesaving Actions

Sheriff Celebrating Tulare Co. Nine Year Olds For Their Lifesaving Actions

TULARE (KMJ) — A pair of nine year olds are among the five people in Tulare County who are being celebrated for their quick thinking and lifesaving actions. They’re each receiving the ‘STAR Award’, ‘STAR’ standing for ‘Sheriff of Tulare (County) Action Recognition’. “It’s recognizing the good citizens of Tulare County that have gotten involved…MORE

CA Senate Rejects Effort to Reduce Drug Crime Sentences

CA Senate Rejects Effort to Reduce Drug Crime Sentences

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) — As it stands in California, a person convicted for the sale, possession for sale, distribution, or transportation of cocaine, heroin, PCP, or…MORE

Study: Recreational Pot Legalization Leads to Increased Use Among Teens

Study: Recreational Pot Legalization Leads to Increased Use Among Teens

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) — As California considers legalizing recreational pot use for those 21 and older, a new study from a White House-funded program says that…MORE

Arrest Made In Southeast Fresno Shooting

Arrest Made In Southeast Fresno Shooting

(KMJ) – On Monday, April 25th, Fresno Police received several calls of shots fired in the area of Polk and Fairmont. When Officers arrived around 5:45 pm, they found on man shot once in the back. During their investigation, officers learned the person responsible for the shooting was inside a nearby apartment. Violent Crime Impact Team Officers, along…MORE

Search Continues for Possible Fresno Arson Suspect

Search Continues for Possible Fresno Arson Suspect

(KMJ) – Fresno Police and Fire Investigators continue to search for a possible arson suspect. 45-year old Michelle Cruz (pictured here) is considered a person of interest in connection to multiple fires along West Shaw Avenue from Highway 99 and Hayes Avenue. Cruz is described is, 5’0”, 120 pounds. Investigators say she has buzzed brown hair,…MORE