Category Archives: Local News

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

State Home Prices Heading Back to Pre-Recession Levels

(KMJ) – State Home Prices Heading Back to Pre-Recession Levels Prices of existing homes are a major Indicator of the economy… According to the California State Board of Equalization median home prices averaged $473,995, 85% of their 2006 pre-recession peak value of $560,641. The increase in property values is welcome news for homeowners hit hard…MORE

DeChambeau Makes Cut, Shoots +5 on Saturday

DeChambeau Makes Cut, Shoots +5 on Saturday

(KMJ)  Amateur?  Not for long. Next week, after he finishes his first Masters Tournament, Bryson DeChambeau will officially turn pro. Friday, he turned heads in round 2 at Augusta National, shooting 3-under par through 16 holes.  He was one shot behind defending champion Jordan Spieth before hitting an errant shot on the 18th hole. The…MORE

LAO: Cap-and-Trade Tax Could be Partially to Blame for Higher Gas Prices

LAO: Cap-and-Trade Tax Could be Partially to Blame for Higher Gas Prices

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) — Refinery issues, oil shortages, and different fuel blends; those are among the usual reasons given when prices shoot up at the pump.…MORE

Thumb Drives: Convenient & Risky

Thumb Drives: Convenient & Risky

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) — Thumb drives are small, efficient, and convenient; and because of that, you might lose track of yours. But, with the finds of…MORE

CNN Airing Fresno Fire Captain Pete Dern’s Story

CNN Airing Fresno Fire Captain Pete Dern’s Story

Fresno Fire Captain Pete Dern’s story made national news, and it will once again, Friday, April 8th, on CNN. Under the title “Beyond the Call of Duty” the dramatic footage from last March shows Captain Dern and his crew battling a house fire. Firefighter Kory Kalanick is interviewed and shares what it was like trying…MORE

Fresno State To Face First Amendment Claims

Fresno State To Face First Amendment Claims

The Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals is ruling that Fresno State must face First Amendment claims for disciplining an outspoken student who confronted two professors, back in 2011. Neil O’Brien approached the pair with a video camera — seeking comment on a poem — that criticized America. The professors declined to answer and filed complaints…MORE