Category Archives: Local News

Parks Department Supervisor David Harvey Hailed As A Hero

Parks Department Supervisor David Harvey Hailed As A Hero

FRESNO (KMJ) – A supervisor at the Fresno Parks Department –recognized for his work ethic at Fresno City Hall -by coincidence just became a hero David Harvey was struck by a stray bullet while protecting the small child, after a group of men open fire at a Frank H Ball Park. Fresno Police say it…MORE

Pink Emergency Vehicles Making A Tour Of The Valley

Pink Emergency Vehicles Making A Tour Of The Valley

FRESNO (KMJ) — A tour of pink emergency vehicles is taking place in the valley – as a part of the ‘Pink Heals’ campaign. The brand is to validate a cause, to use their name to help raise money for local efforts. They’re undertaking a national tour to highlight what they do, described as a…MORE

Fresno Shooting Suspect Arrested After Brief Standoff

Fresno Shooting Suspect Arrested After Brief Standoff

(KMJ) – Fresno Police make an arrest in shooting and beating of a 44-year old woman that happened earlier this month. On Wednesday morning just after midnight, officers spotted the vehicle of 37-year old Joseph Avila in a neighborhood near Kearny and Merced. Police say he is an identifed gang member currently on federal probation. He…MORE

Farm Workers Demand Justice Outside 5th District Court

Farm Workers Demand Justice Outside 5th District Court

Over a hundred Gerawan Farm workers protested outside the Fifth District Court of Appeals on Ventura Street. The workers say they want justice from the California Agricultural Labor Relations Board – and they don’t want to unionize. Jesse Rojas is a farm worker activist, and organizer who says the main reason for their rally is…MORE

Parents Protest To Keep Popular Principal In Place

Parents Protest To Keep Popular Principal In Place

FRESNO (KMJ) — Parents are campaigning to keep the current Principal at Fresno’s Addams Elementary School. But Fresno Unified School District has other plans for her. The issue came to a head with a protest outside the school Wednesday morning. Parents and supporters turned out in force with placards and chanting, in an attempt to…MORE

CA Bill Aiming to Keep the Dream of Homeownership Alive Advances

CA Bill Aiming to Keep the Dream of Homeownership Alive Advances

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) — Legislation allowing first time buyers to open a “Homeownership Savings Account,” has cleared the California Assembly Committee on Housing and Community Development.…MORE

4/20: An Unofficial Holiday

4/20: An Unofficial Holiday

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) — 4/20 is the unofficial pot smokers’ holiday, believed to have its roots in the Bay Area. This could be the final year…MORE

Dog Rescue Shelter Responds To Criticism Over Sanger Move

Dog Rescue Shelter Responds To Criticism Over Sanger Move

FRESNO (KMJ) — A group which dedicates itself to rescuing bully breed dogs is being criticized for choosing a site to relocate to – close to where other people live. Fresno Bully Rescue is moving from its current location west of Highway 99 on Herndon Avenue, which is north-west of Fresno, to Nelson Avenue north…MORE

Pregnant Women Dropped from Calif. Health Exchange

Pregnant Women Dropped from 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) — 1,900 pregnant women have been automatically transferred from Covered California to Medi-Cal, despite the fact that they were supposed to be able…MORE

Volkswagen Could Unveil Diesel Solution This Week

Volkswagen Could Unveil Diesel Solution This Week

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) — Lawyers for thousands of owners of VW diesels containing software to fool emissions tests, are asking a judge to order repairs and…MORE