Category Archives: Local News

Solar Powered Plane Making Its Way To California

Solar Powered Plane Making Its Way To California

FRESNO (KMJ) — A plane powered entirely by energy from the sun, is on it’s way to California. The ‘Solar Impulse 2’ is cruising over the Pacific, after setting off from Hawaii on Thursday. It’s due to land in Mountain View. Its journey started in March 2015, with the downtime in between to allow for…MORE

Common Allergy Meds Linked to Serious Brain Issues

Common Allergy Meds Linked to Serious Brain Issues

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) — Dementia and brain shrinkage can be caused by more than 100 over-the-counter cold and allergy medications. That’s according to a new study…MORE

Study: Sleep-Deprived Teen Drivers More Likely to Engage in Risky Behaviors

Study: Sleep-Deprived Teen Drivers More Likely to Engage in Risky Behaviors

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) — Sleep-deprived teen drivers are more likely to engage in risky behaviors. The CDC reports in a survey of more than 50,000 high…MORE

Police Chase Ends In Fiery Crash Near Fresno City College

Police Chase Ends In Fiery Crash Near Fresno City College

(KMJ) – Fresno Police are lead on a chase Thursday afternoon that ends in a fiery crash near Fresno City College. A motorcycle officer on Blackstone near Princeton saw a pickup driving erratically and began to give chase. The driver of the truck, 37-year old Donald Whitley eventually came to a stop after taking out a…MORE

Phone Scammers Targeting Victims in Tulare County

Phone Scammers Targeting Victims in Tulare County

(KMJ) – The Tulare County Sheriff’s Office wants everyone to be warned of a sophisticated and ongoing phone scam. And it says people of all ages have been targeted throughout the County. Victims are told they owe money to the IRS or they have a warrant that must be paid promptly through a pre-paid debit card…MORE

Parks Department Supervisor David Harvey Hailed As A Hero

Parks Department Supervisor David Harvey Hailed As A Hero

FRESNO (KMJ) – A supervisor at the Fresno Parks Department –recognized for his work ethic at Fresno City Hall -by coincidence just became a hero David Harvey was struck by a stray bullet while protecting the small child, after a group of men open fire at a Frank H Ball Park. Fresno Police say it…MORE

Pink Emergency Vehicles Making A Tour Of The Valley

Pink Emergency Vehicles Making A Tour Of The Valley

FRESNO (KMJ) — A tour of pink emergency vehicles is taking place in the valley – as a part of the ‘Pink Heals’ campaign. The brand is to validate a cause, to use their name to help raise money for local efforts. They’re undertaking a national tour to highlight what they do, described as a…MORE

Fresno Shooting Suspect Arrested After Brief Standoff

Fresno Shooting Suspect Arrested After Brief Standoff

(KMJ) – Fresno Police make an arrest in shooting and beating of a 44-year old woman that happened earlier this month. On Wednesday morning just after midnight, officers spotted the vehicle of 37-year old Joseph Avila in a neighborhood near Kearny and Merced. Police say he is an identifed gang member currently on federal probation. He…MORE

Farm Workers Demand Justice Outside 5th District Court

Farm Workers Demand Justice Outside 5th District Court

Over a hundred Gerawan Farm workers protested outside the Fifth District Court of Appeals on Ventura Street. The workers say they want justice from the California Agricultural Labor Relations Board – and they don’t want to unionize. Jesse Rojas is a farm worker activist, and organizer who says the main reason for their rally is…MORE

Parents Protest To Keep Popular Principal In Place

Parents Protest To Keep Popular Principal In Place

FRESNO (KMJ) — Parents are campaigning to keep the current Principal at Fresno’s Addams Elementary School. But Fresno Unified School District has other plans for her. The issue came to a head with a protest outside the school Wednesday morning. Parents and supporters turned out in force with placards and chanting, in an attempt to…MORE