FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ) — A bill that called for limiting the sales of tobacco products to specified tobacco stores in California has died. Back in May, sweeping tobacco regulations took effect in the Golden State, which raise the legal smoking age to 21 and treat vaping products like their traditional counterparts. Proponents argued that…… MORE
FRESNO (KMJ) — Police believe the wrong address could be a factor in an armed home invasion in Fresno Tuesday night. The incident took place close to the intersection of Ashlan and Augusta, at around 11.45pm. Officers state that there were three people home: a 21 year old man, a 42 year old woman and…… MORE
FRESNO ( KMJ) – Millennials can’t afford health insurance, but the alternatives are risky. According to a recent Harris Poll, one in 5 adults – ages 18 to 36 – say routine health-care expenses are just too expensive. Of the 1,170 Millennials surveyed, cost was a “very important” factor when looking for health care. 16…… MORE
The Tulare County Sheriff’s Department needs a few more good men and women to be VIPs. The “Volunteers in Patrol” serve as the eyes and ears in the community. “These volunteers save the taxpayers money because they do things sworn officers are not needed for.” -Teresa Douglass, Public Information Officer. Just by their uniformed presence…… MORE
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) — A ruling by a Northern California judge could delay the construction of the proposed twin tunnels in the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta. It…… MORE
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 revenue is used for improvements in transportation, most Americans say they’re willing to pay higher taxes on gasoline. The San…… MORE
FRESNO (KMJ) — German auto manufacturer Volkswagen will spend more than $1 billion in California to address the emissions scandal. The announcement from the California Attorney General’s Office, states that it will address the “illegal emissions” caused by the devices installed on 2 liter diesel vehicles. The massive bill comes after a revelation last September,…… MORE
FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ) — A newborn baby was mauled to death early Monday by two pitbull mix dogs. Fresno Police say the mother of the baby girl left the back door open, thinking the dogs were tied up. The dogs belonged the unidentified mother’s brother, who has surrendered the animals to the Central California SPCA. They’ll…… MORE
FRESNO (KMJ) – Both the Chief of Fresno Police and the Fresno County District Attorney have reviewed the body camera video from this Saturday’s deadly officer involved shooting, where the suspect was killed by gunfire from the police officers. “I have personally looked at the video, our detectives have, the District Attorney’s office has.” -Fresno Police…… MORE
FRESNO (KMJ) – Suicide is now the second-leading cause of death for American teens…according to the American Academy of Pediatrics. The report’s author, Dr. Benjamin Shain says there are two major changes since the last report came out in 2007; the internet, and cyber-bullying. Bullying is a significant risk factor added to the 2016 report.…… MORE
