Category Archives: Local News

Study: Aerobic Exercise More Effective Mood Booster than Chillin’

Study: Aerobic Exercise More Effective Mood Booster than Chillin’

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) — Wrapping up in blanket, eating popcorn, and watching movies may seem like a logical way to deal with negative emotions. However, according…MORE

Save Mart To Once Again Sell 51FIFTY Energy Drinks

Save Mart To Once Again Sell 51FIFTY Energy Drinks

(KMJ) – After nearly a month-long absence, Save Mart Supermarkets say it will once again resume selling Livingston-based 51Fifty Energy Drinks. The Modesto-based chain pulled all of its products in Late March following complaints from several customers over what they considered was the disrespectful connotation the product’s name has for those with mental illness. But,…MORE

San Joaquin River Considered One of the Nation’s Most Threatened

San Joaquin River Considered One of the Nation’s Most Threatened

(KMJ) – The Central Valley’s San Joaquin River is now considered one of the nation’s most threatened rivers.  The assessment released Tuesday say the waterway is at risk due to excessive water diversions, poor water quality and loss of wildlife habitat. An annual assessment by American River’s highlights the challenges facing the state’s second largest river –…MORE

Eagle Statue Stolen From Korean War Veteran – Returned Home

Eagle Statue Stolen From Korean War Veteran – Returned Home

CLOVIS (KMJ) — An eagle statue taken from a Clovis home late last month, has been returned. The stone depiction, which weighs around 400lbs, was taken from Korean war veteran Ken Jackson and his wife Audrey. It came back home Tuesday morning. “I feel happy, and not too good because of the condition of the…MORE

FPD: One Brother Killed, One Severely Hurt

FPD: One Brother Killed, One Severely Hurt

(KMJ)  A fight turned deadly Monday evening on East Harvard. Fresno Police say 35 year old Edgar Ripley III shot and killed a man at a home around 10pm. Cops say Ripley was arrested at the scene and is facing murder and assault charges. The victim’s younger brother suffered broken bones in the brawl but…MORE

Huge Sink Hole Opens Up Under A Madera Street

Huge Sink Hole Opens Up Under A Madera Street

(KMJ) – A portion of Schnoor Avenue remains closed in the City of Madera after a massive sink hole opened up there Monday afternoon. Police and Road Crews were called to Schnoor just North of Howard Road around 1:30 p.m. At that time, they saw only a crack on the street.  But within minutes, the…MORE

Not-So-Clean Getaway From Laundromat Robbery

(KMJ) -A not-so-clean getaway – as thieves target a laundromat Monday morning. The Dirty Bird Laundry in Fresno was the target of a smash and grab theft. The thieves smashed their truck into the side of the building and grabbed a lotto vending machine. Fresno Police say it happened at about 4:30 am, at West…MORE

Feinstein Co-Authors Draft Bill Which Undermines All Data Encryption

Feinstein Co-Authors Draft Bill Which Undermines All Data Encryption

FRESNO (KMJ) — A federal anti-encryption bill, part authored by Senator Dianne Feinstein, is being publicly criticized by those in the tech community. The California Congresswoman, along with fellow Senate Member Richard Burr, have together written a bill which would force firms to break open encrypted data for law enforcement. The ‘Compliance with Court Orders…MORE

GOBankingRates: Calif. Among Worst States for Saving Money

GOBankingRates: Calif. Among Worst States for Saving Money

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 getting ahead and improving your finances are goals, moving to another city or state might be a good option. A new…MORE

Study: Smokers Have a Harder Time Getting a Job

Study: Smokers Have a Harder Time Getting a Job

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) — Smokers appear to have a harder time landing a job. That’s according to a newly-released Stanford University study, which tracked a group…MORE