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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

Fresno Homicide Detectives Investigate Body In Canal

Fresno Homicide Detectives Investigate Body In Canal

FRESNO (KMJ)- A man’s body is discovered in a Southeast Fresno canal. The Fresno Fire Department arrived on scene at McKinley and Millbrook, on Monday, where a body was spotted in the canal. Fire Spokesperson Hector Vasquez says Fresno Fire Department’s water rescue team responded at 2:05 p.m., the body was reported in the water…MORE

Florida Gov’s Ad Campaign Targets California Businesses

Florida Gov’s Ad Campaign Targets California Businesses

FRESNO (KMJ) – The Governor of Florida is set to visit California, next week on a trade mission, and he is targeting the Golden State in an advertising campaign before he arrives, in an attempt to steal away business to the Sunshine State. “Ad Script: No state income tax and Governor Scott has cut regulations.”…MORE

Ninth Central Valley Honor Flight Takes Off From Fresno

Ninth Central Valley Honor Flight Takes Off From Fresno

FRESNO (KMJ) — The veterans who make up the ninth Central Valley Honor Flight, have left Fresno en route to Washington DC. More than 60 men and women met inside Fresno Yosemite International Airport, and were led in a grand procession to the departure gate. Before they left, Vice President and founder of the Central…MORE

A Look at the Best, Worst Jobs of 2016

A Look at the Best, Worst Jobs of 2016

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) — When you think of the worst jobs, you might think sewage inspector, custodian, or ditch digger. Those may be dirty, but they’re…MORE

How Effective is Spanking?

How Effective is Spanking?

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) — 5 decades of research shows no evidence that spanking children is beneficial. Experts from the University of Michigan and the University of…MORE

Another Guard Attacked by An Inmate Inside Fresno County Jail

Another Guard Attacked by An Inmate Inside Fresno County Jail

(KMJ) – For the second time in 2016, a Correctional Officer is attacked by an inmate inside the Fresno County Jail. On Saturday April 23rd around 4:00 pm, a Fresno County Sheriff’s correctional officer  was conducting routine cell checks inside one of the jail’s pods. Once the correctional turned to leave through a door, 27-year…MORE

FIRM Building Playground By Summerset Apartments

FRESNO (KMJ) – More than 200 volunteers from Kaiser Permanente, Fresno Interdenominational Refugee Ministries, organizers from KaBOOM! and the community will join forces on Saturday, April 23 to give Fresno kids the childhood they deserve by building a new playground at FIRM. The design is based on children’s drawings created at a special design event…MORE