Category Archives: Local News

Two Teens Arrested For Committing a Hate Crime in Oakhurst

Two Teens Arrested For Committing a Hate Crime in Oakhurst

(KMJ) – Madera Sheriff’s Detectives have arrested two juveniles, ages 15 and 16, in connection with vandalism in Oakhurst on Sunday night. Deputies say the suspects allegedly vandalized two vehicles owned by Yosemite High School Junior Varsity soccer coach Victor Salazar.  They did so by smearing paint, mustard, and feces on them as well as writing…MORE

Carter Campaign Rebuffs Allegations of Campaign Finance Law Violations

Carter Campaign Rebuffs Allegations of Campaign Finance Law Violations

  (KMJ) Fresno – Allegations of campaign finance law violations — filed against Fresno City Council Candidate Holly Carter. The complaint — filed with the California Fair Political Practices Commission by conservative activist Tal Cloud — claim that Carter paid her company — and made unlawful reimbursements — totaling more than $10,000. Carter Campaign Treasurer Jerry…MORE

Skeletal Remains Found In Debbie Hawk Missing Person Case

Skeletal Remains Found In Debbie Hawk Missing Person Case

  New details about the Debbie Hawk case coming out of Kings County. The skeletal remains of the 47 year old South Valley woman — who’s been missing since 2006 — have reportedly been discovered in a field near Road 16 and Laurel in Kings County, as confirmed by the Kings County Sheriff’s Office. Debbie Hawk was…MORE

Valley Assemblyman Wants To End “Unintended Consequences Of Prop 47”

Valley Assemblyman Wants To End “Unintended Consequences Of Prop 47”

FRESNO (KMJ) — A valley State Assemblyman has announced plans to close what he calls loopholes in the law, which have come into force since the introduction of Proposition 47. “Prop 47 is failure”, says Fresno Countys Sheriff Margaret Mims. “Since the passage of proposition of Proposition 47 our neighborhoods have become less safe”, says…MORE

Fresno Police: Bank Robber Nabbed After Being Spotted By Citizen

Fresno Police: Bank Robber Nabbed After Being Spotted By Citizen

A Fresno bank robber is nabbed after being spotted by a citizen. Fresno Police say 57 year-old David Sheridan robbed two banks in Downtown Fresno. Police Lieutenant Joe Gomez says it was around 10:00a.m. when Sheridan first hit City Bank on Fresno Street. “What happened is he went into City Bank first, he tried to…MORE

Movie Being Made About Famed Surgeon, Former Fresnan

Movie Being Made About Famed Surgeon, Former Fresnan

(KMJ)   A Hollywood superstar is producing a feature film about a famed doctor with deep ties to Fresno. The screenplay is being written right now about the true life story of Dr. Alfredo Quinones-Hinojosa – better known as “Doctor Q”. He was an illegal immigrant from Mexico who made his way to Fresno in…MORE

Calif. Vaccination Mandate Prompts Additional Legislation

Calif. Vaccination Mandate Prompts Additional Legislation

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 approved mandatory vaccines for public school children last year, offering exemptions only for those with a medical condition. The legislation drew…MORE

Is Moderate Drinking Good for Your Health?

Is Moderate Drinking Good for Your Health?

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) — You might think a glass of wine or a beer at dinner time, can help you live a longer, healthier life. However,…MORE

Study Examines Fresno’s Risk for Zika Virus Copy

Study Examines Fresno’s Risk for Zika Virus Copy

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 Zika virus, a mosquito-borne disease, has spread at a rapid pace in much of Latin America. According to the CDC, about…MORE

Photo: 2 Suicide Bombers, 1 Wanted Man At Brussels Airport – Associated Press

Photo: 2 Suicide Bombers, 1 Wanted Man At Brussels Airport – Associated Press

UPDATE: Belgian prosecutor: 2 airport attack suspects seen in surveillance photo are likely suicide bombers, seeking 3rd man; several raids underway – VTM News, AP. Belgian authorities confirmed to NBC News that a photo of three men at at the Brussels airport shows the suspects in Tuesday’s bombings. The names of the men in the…MORE