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CA Senate Rescinds Rule Prohibiting Fundraising During Budget Season

CA Senate Rescinds Rule Prohibiting Fundraising During Budget Season

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 California State Senate has voted to rescind a rule, which prohibited campaign fundraising during budget season. The policy was adopted two…MORE

UC President Napolitano Outlines Plan to Help Undocumented Students

UC President Napolitano Outlines Plan to Help Undocumented Students

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) — University of California President Janet Napolitano is outlining her plan to spend more than $24 million dollars over 3 years, to assist undocumented…MORE

Massive Blaze Guts Clovis Auto Body Shop

Massive Blaze Guts Clovis Auto Body Shop

(KMJ) – Fire crews from Fresno City, Clovis and Fresno County all respond to battle a massive blaze at a Clovis auto body shop. Just before 7 p.m. Wednesday, crews were called to Clovis Body and Paint on Barstow near Clovis. When they arrived a towering cloud of smoke streaming from the back of the building…MORE

Traffic Stop in Kerman Turns Up Mobile Meth Lab

Traffic Stop in Kerman Turns Up Mobile Meth Lab

(KMJ) – Kerman Police made a vehicle stop for traffic violations near Vineland and “F” Street on Tuesday night just before 11 p.m. Officers say during the vehicle stop, they found several items inside of the vehicle that were consistent with an illegal drug manufacturing lab. The driver, 54-year old John Rosenberger, was arrested for possession…MORE

Fresno Unified Announces 2.5 Million Redesigned English Learner Plan

Fresno Unified Announces 2.5 Million Redesigned English Learner Plan

FRESNO (KMJ) – 2.5 million is how much the District will spend….as Fresno Unified redesigns its master plan for English Learners. Over the last six months, district leaders, teachers, parents, principals and community members crafted the plan. It will outline how the district will improve its existing efforts and allocate funds for students who are…MORE

VIDEO: HyperLoop Passes First Test

VIDEO: HyperLoop Passes First Test

(KMJ/NEWSER) – The age of uber-quick “hyperloop” transportation had a milestone Wednesday: One of the companies hoping to turn the idea into reality, HyperLoop One, successfully tested its propulsion system in the desert near Las Vegas, Mashable reports. So what’s a hyperloop? It’s the brainchild of Tesla’s Elon Musk, and the general idea is to move…MORE

Gang Member Arrested After Gun Fell Out In Front Of Officers

Gang Member Arrested After Gun Fell Out In Front Of Officers

FRESNO (KMJ) — A gang member has been arrested after showing his gun to officers, while helping at a memorial car wash. The event was set up in memory of a recent homicide victim. The arrest was made Tuesday afternoon, while officers were close to the intersection of Fresno Street and Mayor Street. They say…MORE

More Rates Hikes for Calif. Health Exchange

More Rates Hikes for Calif. Health Exchange

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) — Covered California is estimating that premiums may rise by an average of 8 percent next year, which is double the previous increases…MORE

Calif. Revenues Falling Behind

Calif. Revenues Falling Behind

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) — April revenues were nearly $1.2 billion less than anticipated, in Gov. Jerry Brown’s budget proposal. Personal income tax revenues were more than…MORE

Study: Legalizing Pot Leads to Major Spike in Traffic Fatalities

Study: Legalizing Pot Leads to Major Spike in Traffic Fatalities

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 could become the next state to legalize recreational marijuana, after voters weigh in this November. Supporters and opponents have gone all…MORE