Category Archives: Local News

Traffic Stop In Fresno County Leads to Large Drug Bust

Traffic Stop In Fresno County Leads to Large Drug Bust

(KMJ) – Fresno County Sheriff’s deputies arrested 39-year old Sam Sy of El Monte after a traffic stop late last month. On February 26th at around 10:30 pm, a Sheriff’s deputy on patrol stopped a car for a traffic violation on Interstate 5 near West Jayne Ave. During a search of the vehicle, the deputy found…MORE

2016 Proclaimed “Rotary Club of Fresno” Year

2016 Proclaimed “Rotary Club of Fresno” Year

2016 is Rotary Club of Fresno Year – as proclaimed by the Fresno County Board of Supervisors in their meeting Tuesday, March 1st. Hal Bolen, the President of the Fresno Rotary Club was on hand for the designation. “We’re very proud of the fact that since we’re the oldest club in Central California, with one…MORE

Fresno Grizzlies Sign Danay Ferguson As ‘Designated Reader’

The Fresno Grizzlies have made a new signing, but this one is slightly younger than usual. Founder of Reading Heart, and the youngest business owner in Fresno County, Danay Ferguson has the honor of being their ‘Designated Reader’. Inside Northwest Fresno’s Forkner Elementary Tuesday morning, the crowd of school children were entertained by the Fresno…MORE

Supervisors OK Some EBT Cards at Fast Food Restaurants

Supervisors OK Some EBT Cards at Fast Food Restaurants

(KMJ)  By a 3-2 vote Tuesday morning, the Fresno County Board of Supervisors approved a controversial move to allow some EBT cards to be used at fast food restaurants. Supervisors Poochigian and Borgeas voted against the plan while Supervisors Mendes, Pacheco and Perea voted in favor. Borgeas said: According to the Fresno County Department of…MORE

Do Americans Fear Self-Driving Cars?

Do Americans Fear Self-Driving Cars?

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) — 75 percent of U.S. drivers are afraid to get into a self-driving car. That’s the among the findings of a new…MORE

Study Examines Fiscal Impact Made by Undocumented Immigrants

Study Examines Fiscal Impact Made by Undocumented Immigrants

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) — Almost $12 billion. According to a new study by the Institute of Taxation and Economic Policy, that’s how much undocumented immigrants…MORE

Meet New Clippers Mascot “Chuck the Condor”

Meet New Clippers Mascot “Chuck the Condor”

(KMJ) – The Los Angeles Clippers have unveiled a new mascot: Chuck the California Condor. The bird made its entry at halftime of Monday night’s game against Brooklyn. It was lowered from the rafters at Staples Center with the arena lights off. Chuck is gray with a large blue nose, wears a Clippers cape and has…MORE

Two Suspects Named In Fresno Retail Robbery

Two Suspects Named In Fresno Retail Robbery

(KMJ) – As part an ongoing Fresno Police investigation into the February 10th robbery of the J.C. Penny’s Department Store, Detectives have now identified two suspects. Detectives say the two females are responsible for assaulting a Loss Prevention Agent and forcefully stealing $180 dollars in make-up.  The two suspects who fought with Loss Prevention Agents to…MORE

Ahwahnee Hotel Sign Stolen Prior to Name Change

Ahwahnee Hotel Sign Stolen Prior to Name Change

Yosemite National Park’s Ahwahnee Hotel will soon be called “The Majestic Yosemite Hotel.” The Park will have a new primary concessioner, March 1, 2016, as Yosemite Hospitality begins its 15-year contract to provide lodging, retail, recreational services, and food to over four million annual visitors to Yosemite. “This is a new era in Yosemite and we…MORE

Butt Implant Fastest Growing Surgery

Butt Implant Fastest Growing Surgery

Butt implants and lifts are now the fastest-growing cosmetic surgery procedure in the country. That’s according to the American Society of Plastic Surgeons, finding a 250% jump of this type of cosmetic surgery between the year 2000 and 2015. Facial procedures and breast augmentations are still among the most popular, according to Dr. David H.…MORE