Category Archives: Local News

Fresno County Wants Precinct Officers – And They’ll Pay You For It

Fresno County Wants Precinct Officers – And They’ll Pay You For It

FRESNO (KMJ) — Precinct officers are needed in Fresno County for Election Day on June 7th. One day’s work and $150 dollars in return, what’s more you’ve helped the democratic process assisting in the Presidential Primary. Interested candidates must be either: 18 years old, and a registered voter in the State of California, or a Lawful…MORE

CA Bill Aims to Protect Indoor Workers from Dangerous Temperatures

CA Bill Aims to Protect Indoor Workers from Dangerous Temperatures

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 measure aiming to protect indoor workers from extreme temperatures has cleared the California Senate. The bill calls for requiring Cal/OSHA to…MORE

Study: Opioids Make Chronic Pain Worse

Study: Opioids Make Chronic Pain Worse

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) — Opioids, in addition to being potentially addictive and even deadly, also appear to make chronic pain worse. According to a new study…MORE

First 5 Fresno County Awards Millions to Community Partners

First 5 Fresno County Awards Millions to Community Partners

FRESNO (KMJ) – First 5 Fresno County Commission awarded $10.6 million to 14 different organizations, on Wednesday June 1st, to provide services to young children and their families across Fresno County. “Investments in early childhood make a lasting impact in the future of our community by creating positive outcomes for Fresno County’s children and their…MORE

Unaccompanied Immigrant Children Have Best Chance Of Asylum in Calif.

Unaccompanied Immigrant Children Have Best Chance Of Asylum in Calif.

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) — Immigrant children arriving at the border alone are more likely to be given asylum here in California, compared to other regions of…MORE

Survey: More Workplaces Going Casual

Survey: More Workplaces Going Casual

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 days of a coat and tie appear to be slowly fading. According to a new OfficeTeam survey, both managers and employees…MORE

More Details On Hillary Clinton Planned Fresno Campaign Stop

More Details On Hillary Clinton Planned Fresno Campaign Stop

(KMJ) –  Democratic presidential front-runner Hillary Clinton will make a campaign stop in Fresno on Saturday, it has been confirmed. The regional director for the California Democratic Party confirms that the specific timing and location of Clinton’s visit are still being arranged. But her visit would bring the last remaining major party presidential candidate to…MORE

Fresno Police Department Holds Swearing-In Ceremony

Fresno Police Department Holds Swearing-In Ceremony

FRESNO (KMJ) – The Fresno Police Department held its Swearing-In / Promotional Ceremony, on Tuesday May 31st. at City Hall Council Chamber.   The Department honored six police cadets, nine police officer recruits, five lateral police officers, one information services manager, and promoted two police sergeants and one police lieutenant. Many from diverse backgrounds like…MORE

Clovis Sixth Grade Students Become ‘Chief For A Day’

Clovis Sixth Grade Students Become ‘Chief For A Day’

CLOVIS (KMJ) — Clovis Police welcomed an influx of Chiefs, and they’re all from the sixth grade. It was a part of Clovis PD’s ‘Chief for a day’ competition, which was the prize offered to those who won an essay competition within a number of Clovis’ elementary schools. The essays answered the question ‘if I…MORE

Check Your Brush Before You Fire Up The Grill

Check Your Brush Before You Fire Up The Grill

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) — Summer is the season for outdoor grilling, and a wire brush is a necessity for keeping the grill clean. The University of…MORE