Category Archives: Local News

Study: No Simple Answer When it Comes to Alcohol Consumption, Heart Health

Study: No Simple Answer When it Comes to Alcohol Consumption, Heart Health

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) — When it comes to the question of whether drinking alcohol is good or bad for heart, there’s really no simple answer. That’s…MORE

Special Olympics Northern California Torch Run Needs Volunteers

Special Olympics Northern California Torch Run Needs Volunteers

FRESNO (KMJ) — The torch run for the Special Olympics of Northern California is coming through Fresno County, and they need help to make sure it gets the welcome it deserves. The run is taking place on Thursday, but a whole crowd of people are required to make its presence known and help raise money…MORE

PG&E Criminal Trial Underway

PG&E Criminal Trial Underway

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) — PG&E, California’s largest utility, is charged with obstructing investigators, following a deadly pipeline explosion. In 2010, the explosion of a natural gas…MORE

Calif. Auditor Blasts Veterans Department’s $28 Million Computer System

Calif. Auditor Blasts Veterans Department’s $28 Million Computer System

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) — California State Auditor Elaine Howle is blasting the Department of Veterans Affairs, over an expensive, failed computer system. The department approved a…MORE

Delays Expected At Yosemite National Park During First Family’s Visit

Delays Expected At Yosemite National Park During First Family’s Visit

FRESNO (KMJ) — Officials at Yosemite National Park are warning of big crowds and a busy weekend as President Obama and his family take a tour of the picturesque Central Valley location. Record visitation would have been expected regardless, with Father’s Day encouraging locals to take a trip to see El Capitan et al alongside Dad.…MORE

51Fifty Rocks Fresno To Break Down Stigmas of Mental Illness

51Fifty Rocks Fresno To Break Down Stigmas of Mental Illness

(KMJ) – Livingston-Based 51Fifty Energy Drinks will hold its first-ever Music Fest in Fresno’s Woodward Park on Saturday, June 18th. The event kicks off at 11 a.m and showcases musical acts throughout the day.  And, it does so with a very special purpose.  A portion of every ticket so to the 51Fifty Music Fest goes…MORE

Happy Employees Are 12% More Productive

Happy Employees Are 12% More Productive

FRESNO (KMJ) – A study finds happy employees are 12% more productive Economists at the University of Warwick found happiness led to a 12% spike in productivity, while unhappy workers proved 10% less productive. As the research team put it, “We find that human happiness has large and positive causal effects on productivity. Positive emotions…MORE

Fresno’s Tuolumne Street Bridge Being Rebuilt With Giant Girders

Fresno’s Tuolumne Street Bridge Being Rebuilt With Giant Girders

FRESNO (KMJ) — Giant girders are being installed to rebuild Downtown Fresno’s Tuolumne Street Bridge. It’s part of the High Speed Rail project, with the crossing being improved in order to accommodate the new line. There are 42 girders set to be put in place: each of them are between 98 and 149ft in length, weighing around…MORE

Report: Appointing a Female CEO Comes at a Cost

Report: Appointing a Female CEO Comes at a Cost

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) — Companies who appoint a female chief executive officer risk seeing their share prices drop. Researchers the Northwestern University Kellogg School of Management…MORE