Category Archives: Local News

Fresno’s Underground Gardens Asking For Your Votes To Win National Poll

Fresno’s Underground Gardens Asking For Your Votes To Win National Poll

FRESNO (KMJ) — The Forestiere Underground Gardens is up against some of the most well known underground attractions in the country in a big public vote. The valley attraction is only one of two California sites in the list of twenty (the other being Old Sacramento Underground), put together by USA Today. They’re asking the…MORE

Can a Fall Affect Older Drivers’ Safety?

Can a Fall Affect Older Drivers’ Safety?

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) — Older motorists who have a history of falling, are 40 percent more likely to be involved in a traffic collision. That’s according…MORE

California Gets $1.1 Billion in Corinthian Colleges Case

California Gets $1.1 Billion in Corinthian Colleges Case

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) — Corinthian Colleges, a now-bankrupt system, operated several schools, including Heald College here in Fresno. The federal and state governments cracked down on…MORE

Two Arrested In Fresno Convenience Store Armed Robbery

Two Arrested In Fresno Convenience Store Armed Robbery

(KMJ) – Detectives with the Fresno County Sheriff’s Office arrest two men they say are responsible for an armed robbery at a 7-Eleven store early Monday morning. Deputies were called to the store, located at 385 West Shaw after getting reports of an armed robbery.  Security footage showed two men wearing mask and carrying handguns…MORE

One Killed In Fresno Officer Involved Shooting

One Killed In Fresno Officer Involved Shooting

(KMJ) – Fresno Police say officers tried to speak to two men “acting suspiciously” while hanging out outside a liquor store on Blackstone near Yale just before 4 p.m. Wednesday. Investigators say when officers approached the men, they took off running. Fresno Police Chief Jerry Dyer told the media one of the suspects then turned down…MORE

KMJ Celebrates 94 Years In The Valley

KMJ Celebrates 94 Years In The Valley

We’re celebrating a birthday as KMJ turns 94 today. Back in March of 1922, the station first began broadcasting in Fresno. It was originally owned by the San Joaquin Light and Power Corporation, and later acquired by the McClatchy Newspaper Company in 1925. At the outset of World War II, the Department of War selected…MORE

Debbie Hawk’s Remains Found In Kings County After Ten Years

Debbie Hawk’s Remains Found In Kings County After Ten Years

HANFORD (KMJ) — Remains discovered in Kings County have been confirmed as those of Debbie Hawk. The mother of three went missing in 2006 – in 2009 her husband Dave Hawk was sentenced to life without parole for her murder – and on Monday, ten years after her initial disappearance, her remains were discovered outside…MORE

UC Committee Approves ‘Statement of Principles Against Intolerance’

UC Committee Approves ‘Statement of Principles Against Intolerance’

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 committee of the University of California’s governing board has unanimously approved a statement, citing anti-Semitism as a form of intolerance, which…MORE

Report: Automated Customer Service Bad for Businesses

Report: Automated Customer Service Bad for Businesses

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) — If you’ve had to make a call to customer service, you likely know how irritating automated phone systems tend to be. More…MORE

Law Enforcement Reminds The Valley To Stay Vigilant After Brussels

Law Enforcement Reminds The Valley To Stay Vigilant After Brussels

FRESNO (KMJ) — The terrorist events in Brussels are now the subject of intense investigation, but law enforcement here in the valley say we need to stay vigilant too. Belgian officials have called for three days of national mourning, to honor those killed and injured after the two deadly attacks which took place Tuesday morning.…MORE