Category Archives: Local News

Huge Sink Hole Opens Up Under A Madera Street

Huge Sink Hole Opens Up Under A Madera Street

(KMJ) – A portion of Schnoor Avenue remains closed in the City of Madera after a massive sink hole opened up there Monday afternoon. Police and Road Crews were called to Schnoor just North of Howard Road around 1:30 p.m. At that time, they saw only a crack on the street.  But within minutes, the…MORE

Not-So-Clean Getaway From Laundromat Robbery

(KMJ) -A not-so-clean getaway – as thieves target a laundromat Monday morning. The Dirty Bird Laundry in Fresno was the target of a smash and grab theft. The thieves smashed their truck into the side of the building and grabbed a lotto vending machine. Fresno Police say it happened at about 4:30 am, at West…MORE

Feinstein Co-Authors Draft Bill Which Undermines All Data Encryption

Feinstein Co-Authors Draft Bill Which Undermines All Data Encryption

FRESNO (KMJ) — A federal anti-encryption bill, part authored by Senator Dianne Feinstein, is being publicly criticized by those in the tech community. The California Congresswoman, along with fellow Senate Member Richard Burr, have together written a bill which would force firms to break open encrypted data for law enforcement. The ‘Compliance with Court Orders…MORE

GOBankingRates: Calif. Among Worst States for Saving Money

GOBankingRates: Calif. Among Worst States for Saving Money

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) — If getting ahead and improving your finances are goals, moving to another city or state might be a good option. A new…MORE

Study: Smokers Have a Harder Time Getting a Job

Study: Smokers Have a Harder Time Getting a Job

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) — Smokers appear to have a harder time landing a job. That’s according to a newly-released Stanford University study, which tracked a group…MORE

New Plans Alongside New Leadership For Visalia Rescue Mission

New Plans Alongside New Leadership For Visalia Rescue Mission

VISALIA (KMJ) — The only emergency shelter in Visalia, is under new leadership. The faith based Visalia Rescue Mission served 105,961 meals last year, and provided shelter to 541 men, women, and children in need. They have recently announced their new Executive Director, who states that one of his first tasks is to finish the…MORE

Chase Ends In Fresno’s Fifth Officer Involved Shooting

Chase Ends In Fresno’s Fifth Officer Involved Shooting

(KMJ) – Fresno Police continue to investigate the City’s 5th Officer Involved Shooting of 2016. Around 12:30 Sunday morning, two Fresno Police Officers were patrolling the area of Wishon and Vassar when they tried to stop a wrong-way vehicle. But the driver, identified as 25-year old Sawon Samboon, did not stop and led the officers…MORE

Missing Bay Area Toddler Could Be in Fresno

Missing Bay Area Toddler Could Be in Fresno

(KMJ) –  San Francisco Police continue to investigate to disappearance of a  toddler after her mother was found dead at a park in San Francisco Friday. The body of the mother, Nicole Fitts, was found at John McLaren Park. Police said she was the victim of a homicide, but aren’t releasing details about how she died.…MORE

CineCulture Film Screening Chinese Drama “Mountains May Depart”

CineCulture Film Screening Chinese Drama “Mountains May Depart”

(KMJ) – Fresno State promoting cultural awareness…. The CineCulture Club hosts film screenings and post-screening discussions every Friday. “Everyone is welcome…What can I say? Every week is a new adventure.” – Dr. Mary Husain, CineCulture Club Adviser. The latest in the Filmworks series — the Chinese drama “Mountains May Depart.” The story examines how China’s…MORE

Fresno State President Welcomes CFA’s “Tentative Agreement” With CSU

Fresno State President Welcomes CFA’s “Tentative Agreement” With CSU

FRESNO (KMJ) — A “tentative agreement” has been reached between the California Faculty Association and the California State University system, avoiding a potential strike. Members of the CFA wanted a pay rise of 5%, and after failing to get it through negotiations, talk of a walk-out started last year and intensified as the strike date…MORE