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Study Finds New Link Between Stress and Cancer

Study Finds New Link Between Stress and Cancer

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) — Chronic stress has long been linked to cancer progression. However, a new study conducted on mice, reveals that ongoing stress subjects…MORE

Pair Arrested After Beer And Gatorade Theft In Selma

Pair Arrested After Beer And Gatorade Theft In Selma

SELMA (KMJ) — Two men have turned themselves in after Fresno County Sheriff’s Office say they allegedly stole beer and Gatorade from a store in Selma. Deputies say the initial theft took place at the easy stop market, close to the intersection of Fowler Avenue and Conejo Avenue, at 4.15pm Monday February 29th. Investigators add…MORE

So Cal Pot Dispensary Workers Unionize

So Cal Pot Dispensary Workers Unionize

(KMJ / AP) – Workers at Orange County’s first licensed medical marijuana dispensary have unanimously decided to unionize. South Coast Safe Access in Santa Ana signed a labor agreement with United Food and Commercial Workers Union Local 324. The Orange County Register reports that the contract provides employees minimum starting pay of $13.50 an hour, health…MORE

Assembly District 31 Debate – Cancelled

Assembly District 31 Debate – Cancelled

  A debate pitting the two main candidates in the Assembly District 31 race against each other — has been canceled. Clint Olivier and Joaquin Arambula were due to square off against each other – but organizer The Maddy Institute says third candidate Ted Miller threatened to sue if he wasn’t included. The Arambula Campaign…MORE

Celebrating A Life By Donating To Save Others

Celebrating A Life By Donating To Save Others

Celebrating a life by donating blood to save others. Jesse Lujan’s life was cut short in an auto accident in 2011. Now, his mom and family wants the community to celebrate his life and memory by giving blood. “He was a coach for children in the Selma area, and she said a blood drive was…MORE

State Supreme Court Okays Wrongful Foreclosure Lawsuits

State Supreme Court Okays Wrongful Foreclosure Lawsuits

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 housing meltdown saw hundreds of thousands of California homeowners lose their property to foreclosure. In some cases, bank employees signed…MORE

CA Bill Would Prohibit Publicly-Funded Travel to States with LGBT Bias

CA Bill Would Prohibit Publicly-Funded Travel to States with LGBT Bias

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) — Newly-proposed legislation calls for barring California state employees, from traveling to states with an LGBT bias, on the taxpayers’ dime. Introduced…MORE

Study: Women Less Likely to Retire Comfortably

Study: Women Less Likely to Retire Comfortably

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) — Women are 80 percent less likely to enjoy retirement. According to a new study by the Institute on Retirement Security, women…MORE

Adopting A Pet Made Easier With Tulare County’s New Website

Adopting A Pet Made Easier With Tulare County’s New Website

Volunteering, adopting, or fostering pets in Tulare County has been made easier through their new animal services website. “The new Animal Services website has been designed to be friendly and informative and we’re excited to present it to community members.” – Timothy Lutz, Director of Fiscal Operations. The website features information and applications for volunteering,…MORE

Fresno Chaffee Zoo Seeking Applicants To Assist ‘Taman The Tiger’

Fresno Chaffee Zoo Seeking Applicants To Assist ‘Taman The Tiger’

FRESNO (KMJ) — If you’d like to find out what it’s like to be (or help translate) Fresno Chaffee Zoo’s mascot, it just so happens they’re hiring. A number of positions have found their way onto the local attraction’s careers page, including one for ‘Mascot/Attendant’. The successful applicant would be responsible for portraying ‘Taman the…MORE