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VIDEO: Dog Leads CHP On Bay Bridge Chase

VIDEO: Dog Leads CHP On Bay Bridge Chase

SAN FRANCISCO (KMJ/AP) It was a Bay Area chase, that really went to the dogs. A Chihuahua is in animal custody after leading police on a chase across the Oakland-San Francisco Bay Bridge. The CHP tweeted the small black dog “led us on quite a chase” on Sunday, and posted a video of it running…MORE

Two Teens Arrested For Aiming Guns at Fresno Drivers

Two Teens Arrested For Aiming Guns at Fresno Drivers

(KMJ) – Fresno Police says its department received multiple calls early Sunday morning for reports of two people armed with rifles in the area of North Parkway and East Olive. Officers quickly converged on a large group gathered in that area.  As they did one of the subjects, a 15 year old male juvenile, ran. …MORE

Fresno Traffic Stop Turns Into Pursuit Down the 99

Fresno Traffic Stop Turns Into Pursuit Down the 99

(KMJ) – A failed vehicle stop by Fresno Police turns into a  pursuit on Highway 99. Just before 8 a.m. Sunday, Officers tried to pull over what they considered a suspicious vehicle for a minor traffic violation near Parkway and Belmont.  But the driver, identified as Miguel Coronado, instead sped off and lead officers south…MORE

Not Guilty Plea For Pair Facing Hate Crime Allegations

Not Guilty Plea For Pair Facing Hate Crime Allegations

FRESNO (KMJ) — The two people accused of attacking an elderly Sikh man at the end of last year, in what’s been described as a hate crime, were arraigned in Fresno County Superior Court on Friday. 17 year old Alexis Mendoza and 22 year old Daniel Wilson have been charged with multiple crimes, including felonies, relating…MORE

Deadline For March Match-Up Campaign At Fresno State

Deadline For March Match-Up Campaign At Fresno State

(KMJ) – Fresno Deadline is tonight (March 31) for the March Match-Up Campaign at Fresno State. Just a few more hours to help Fresno State’s Student Cupboard – which provides access to affordable food and hygiene products. David Hembree is Director of Development for Student Affairs and Enrollment, and has been spearheading the drive. “Morse…MORE

Phone Scam Warning From Madera Sheriff’s Office

Phone Scam Warning From Madera Sheriff’s Office

A warning about phone scam…. Callers have been identifying themselves as from Madera Social Services. Residents in Fresno, Tulare, Sanger, and Madera have received calls. One suspect is based in Puerto Rico and is somehow “spoofing” the number to show up as the actual Madera DSS number. The Sheriff’s Office warns people to beware of…MORE

On His Birthday – Memories Of Cesar Chavez

On His Birthday – Memories Of Cesar Chavez

(KMJ) Fresno – March 31st…a day to remember Cesar E. Chavez with state and local government offices closed Thursday for the holiday celebrating the birthday of the civil rights leader. Fresno State President Joseph Castro is the grandson of farm workers from Michoacán. He has his own memories of the iconic leader and shared a time when…MORE

Investigations Start At NAS Lemoore After Pursuit And Fatal Crash Into Plane

Investigations Start At NAS Lemoore After Pursuit And Fatal Crash Into Plane

LEMOORE (KMJ) — NAS Lemoore says the safety of their personnel wasn’t threatened, after an SUV broke onto the air station and crashed into a plane – killing the two people inside. A security investigation is now underway – to determine how the vehicle got onto the base. The chase started around midnight Thursday, when…MORE

Online Registration Boosting CA’s Young Voter Base

Online Registration Boosting CA’s Young Voter Base

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) — Plagued by record-low turnout in recent elections, the Golden State has been exploring every method possible to attract voters.One move was…MORE

Minimum Wage Hike Clears Calif. Assembly, Senate

Minimum Wage Hike Clears Calif. Assembly, Senate

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) — Senate Bill 3 calls for raising the Golden State’s minimum wage to $15 an hour by 2022. The deal, struck over the…MORE