Category Archives: Local News

What Does it Cost to be Employed?

What Does it Cost to be Employed?

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) — What does it cost to go to work? According a new CareerBuilder.com survey, for the majority, a noticeable chunk of the check.…MORE

Report: Modesto is New Car Theft Capital, Fresno 13th Worst

Report: Modesto is New Car Theft Capital, Fresno 13th Worst

(KMJ)   Fresno is no longer the car theft capitol of America. That dubious title now belongs to our neighbors to the north – Modesto. The National Insurance Crime Bureau is out with its annual car theft report and it says Modesto had the most stolen cars, per-capita, in 2015. Fresno is ranked 13th, Bakersfield was 3rd,…MORE

Tulare Man Arrested For The Murder of His Roommate

Tulare Man Arrested For The Murder of His Roommate

(KMJ) – Tulare County Sheriff’s Deputies arrested a Tulare man for the murder of his roommate. Deputies were called to the 225000 block of Munson Road just East of Tulare around 8:30 Wednesday morning.  Inside, they found the body of 34-year old Brandy Delores Parra.  Deputies quickly determined her death was suspicious and Investigators ruled…MORE

Fresno Mayor Delivers State Of City

FRESNO (KMj) – Fresno’s Mayor deliver’s the ‘State of the City’ address Wednesday, June 15th. “Struggle” is the word Mayor Ashley Swearengin chose to describe her last 8 years. The Mayor said long-delayed proposals like the water infrastructure, and Fulton Mall Reconstruction projects, Bus Rapid Transit, the Blackstone corridor, and Restore Fresno finally launched. She…MORE

Serial Killer Hoax Spreading On Social Media

Serial Killer Hoax Spreading On Social Media

FRESNO (KMJ) – An alarming social media post is a hoax… According to the Facebook post — women in the Valley were being abducted and the police were trying to cover it up. Fresno Police Chief Jerry Dyer says that’s a load of hooey. Chief Dyer says they are looking into where the false posts…MORE

Arrest Made In Hit And Run Of CRMC Burn Center Surgeon

Arrest Made In Hit And Run Of CRMC Burn Center Surgeon

FRESNO (KMJ) — A traffic stop and a tip from a member of the public helped bring in a hit-and-run suspect, who police say severely injured a Fresno surgeon. Doctor William Dominic, the leader of the team who helped with the recovery of Fire Captain Pete Dern, was himself severely injured while cycling home from…MORE

Experts: Eat More Whole Grains, Live Longer

Experts: Eat More Whole Grains, Live Longer

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) — Nutritionists have long advised replacing processed white grains with whole grains. According to the latest research that advice could result in a…MORE

Study: Listening To Sad Music Can Be Therapeutic

Study: Listening To Sad Music Can Be Therapeutic

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) — Listening to sad music can be therapeutic. A new study published in PLOS One says such compositions can help you lighten your…MORE

Central Valley Astronomers Hosting Star Parties

FRESNO (KMJ ) – The Fresno based Central Valley Astronomers (CVA) is one of the oldest clubs of its kind in the country, founded in 1952. The CVA held a star party on June 11th at the River Park Shopping Center, which gave people the chance to see the International Space Station pass overhead.  The CVA encourages…MORE

Report: Calif. Failing to Produce Enough STEM Graduates

Report: Calif. Failing to Produce Enough STEM Graduates

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’s public colleges and universities are failing to produce enough STEM majors. STEM is an acronym for science, technology, engineering, and math.…MORE