Category Archives: Local News

Calif. Bills Aim to Increase Transparency in Legislature

Calif. Bills Aim to Increase Transparency in Legislature

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) — Two bills aim to increase Californians’ ability to monitor the actions of the Legislature. A proposed constitutional amendment by Democrat Lois Wolk…MORE

Arrest Made In Visalia Shooting That Wounded Four Men

Arrest Made In Visalia Shooting That Wounded Four Men

(KMJ) – The Visalia Police make an arrest in connection to an early Monday morning shooting that wounded four men. Officers say they arrested 27-year old Samule Bermudez of Tulare around 6 p.m. Monday.  Investigators believe he was responsible for a shooting at The 5th Quarter Sports Bar and Restaurant in Visalia just before 1…MORE

Extreme Heat Dangerous For Pets

Extreme Heat Dangerous For Pets

FRESNO (KMJ) – Extreme heat – dangerous… for pets… “It’s something that I never thought about until I was in this field. I’ve seen some of the injuries that come in – it’s not that you even think of… ‘Oh, fluffy wants to go for a walk – lets go for a walk.’” – Dr.…MORE

Burnt Body Found Could Have Connection With Previous Homicide

Burnt Body Found Could Have Connection With Previous Homicide

KINGS COUNTY (KMJ) — A body found inside a burning vehicle just before midnight Sunday night, could be linked to a previous murder. Deputies with Kings County Sheriff’s Department responded to a call about a vehicle fire, close to the intersection of First Avenue and Houston Avenue (not far from the border with Tulare County).…MORE

Study: Pictorial Warnings Increase Smokers’ Attempts to Quit

Study: Pictorial Warnings Increase Smokers’ Attempts to Quit

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 2009 Family Smoking Prevention and Tobacco Control Act called for pictorial warnings on cigarette packs. The implementation was stalled in 2012,…MORE

Fresno’s New Weekend Recreation & Fitness Program

FRESNO (KMJ) -The City of Fresno’s Parks Department is rolling out its new weekend recreation & fitness program. In conjunction with Fresno Unified, the City and the school district are partnering to offer more green spaces and recreation at school sites. From fitness to nutrition, sports and special events – the schools will have open…MORE

Fighting For Children’s Literacy

Fighting For Children’s Literacy

FRESNO (KMJ) – Fighting for children’s literacy is one man’s mission.. Ken Dunn is an ex-cop who found a direct connection to low literacy rates among criminals. He saw that 18 percent of kids graduating from high school had less than a fourth grade reading level. When Dunn became a self-made millionaire, he decided to put…MORE

Hot Weather Prompting River Safety Warning

Hot Weather Prompting River Safety Warning

VISALIA (KMJ) — With high temperatures continuing into the weekend, rivers could be a tempting place to try to cool off. As tempting as large pools of water can be as the sun’s heat continues to bear down on us, they can be dangerous too. Tulare County Sheriff’s Department states they had three separate incidents at…MORE

Cooling Centers Remain Open In The Valley

Cooling Centers Remain Open In The Valley

FRESNO (KMJ) — Cooling centers across the valley are opening to help the public deal with the rising temperatures. The times listed below are only valid when the local authorities have announced that the temperature is high enough to put them into use. They’re not open permanently. MADERA COUNTY In the City of Madera, the Pan…MORE

CA Doctors Uneasy About Physician-Assisted Suicide

CA Doctors Uneasy About Physician-Assisted Suicide

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 growing number of doctors in the Golden State say they’re uneasy about physician-assisted suicide. Beginning June 9, terminally-ill patients will be…MORE