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California Urged to Learn from Washington, Colorado’s Pot Experiences

California Urged to Learn from Washington, Colorado’s Pot Experiences

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 the Golden State is to legalize recreational marijuana, it should form a highly-regulated market, for both recreational and medical use. That’s…MORE

Gender Neutral Dress Code Now In Force At Clovis Unified

Gender Neutral Dress Code Now In Force At Clovis Unified

CLOVIS (KMJ) — The much fought over dress code at Clovis Unified School district – has been changed. Among a raft of adjustments, the biggest differences include striking out gender specific rules for things such as hair length, whether male students can wear dresses or skirts, and on tank tops and athletic wear. At a…MORE

Sanger Gang Member Arrested For Domestic Battery

Sanger Gang Member Arrested For Domestic Battery

(KMJ) – Wednesday night, Fresno Police were called to the Burger King at 3482 West Shaw for reports of a domestic disturbance. When they arrived, they learned  35-year old Marcos Escutia had just left the business after he threatened to shoot his wife while they were there.  Officers say they found Escutia walking away from the…MORE

Fresno State Engineering’s New 3D Scanner & Other Tech Showcased

Fresno State Engineering’s New 3D Scanner & Other Tech Showcased

(KMJ) – Fresno State engineering students and faculty were joined by Victor E. Bulldog III to demonstrate the latest technologies in mechanical and geomatics engineering. A special interactive project called the Augmented Reality Sandbox creates models by shaping real sand with simulated rain, virtual topography and water. 3D materials scanned by the University’s new electron microscope are…MORE

“Tragic Accident” Claims Student’s Life On Fresno State Farm Fields

“Tragic Accident” Claims Student’s Life On Fresno State Farm Fields

FRESNO (KMJ) — A 25 year old man has been found dead on Fresno State farm property, in what Fresno State police describe as a tragic accident. The victim has been identified as Joel Talbot – he’s originally from Ripon, and currently living in Fresno. Joggers discovered the body of at around 6am Wednesday morning,…MORE

Calif. Bill Aims to Further Regulate Ride-Sharing Services

Calif. Bill Aims to Further Regulate Ride-Sharing Services

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) — The California Public Utilities Commission would be ordered to conduct deeper background checks, and regulate prices, for companies such as Uber and…MORE

Amazon’s Same-Day Delivery Comes to Fresno

Amazon’s Same-Day Delivery Comes to Fresno

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) — Amazon is expanding its Prime same-day delivery to more than a dozen new metro areas, including Fresno. Members can receive free, same-day…MORE

Corcoran Man Admits To Raping Disabled Relative

(KMJ)  A Kings County man is behind bars for allegedly raping a mentally disabled family member. Corcoran Police say 21 year old Darius Curtis admitted to sexually assaulting the girl over the course of a couple of years. His bail is set at $150,000.MORE

Burglary Arrest Leads to the Return of Tyson Championship Belt

Burglary Arrest Leads to the Return of Tyson Championship Belt

(KMJ) – Fresno County Sheriff’s property crimes detectives have arrested 29-year old Ramee Ayesh of Salinas on four felony counts of burglary and two felony counts of possessing stolen property. Those charges stem from the March 16th burglaries from three different locations in Friant. One was at the Millerton Country Store, another was at a home…MORE

Bald Eagle Statue Stolen From Elderly Clovis Couple

Bald Eagle Statue Stolen From Elderly Clovis Couple

(KMJ) – Fresno County Sheriff’s property crimes detectives are searching for the responsible for stealing a cement American Bald Eagle statue from the driveway of Clovis home. The house is located on the 2800 block of E. Alluvial Avenue. And Deputies say the theft occurred sometime between 7:00 pm on March 27th, 2016 and 4:00 am…MORE