Category Archives: Local News

UC Davis Study: Pot Smokers Suffer in Middle Age

UC Davis Study: Pot Smokers Suffer in Middle Age

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) — Another study taking a look at the effects of persistent marijuana use. According to researchers at UC Davis, regular pot smokers suffer…MORE

Police Arrest One of Fresno’s “Most Wanted”

Police Arrest One of Fresno’s “Most Wanted”

(KMJ) – Fresno Police say they spotted one of the City’s “Most Wanted” suspects sitting in the passenger seat of a vehicle early Friday morning. 36-year old Michael Delsid sat in an SUV with 25-year old Brittany Lewis (pictured below) behind the wheel in the area of Chestnut and San Gabriel.  Officers say they pair…MORE

Loaded Gun on Vehicle Dashboard Leads to Fresno Man’s Arrest

Loaded Gun on Vehicle Dashboard Leads to Fresno Man’s Arrest

(KMJ) – A traffic stop by Fresno Police leads to the arrest of a man who Officer’s say had a loaded handgun resting on his dashboard. Officers pulled the vehicle over after they say they saw the driver, 25-year old Donavin Caldwell, commit a traffic violation near Roosevelt and Belmont in Southwest Fresno.   As…MORE

OIS Shooting Details Revealed From Fresno Police Body Cam

OIS Shooting Details Revealed From Fresno Police Body Cam

(KMJ) Fresno – Investigators have reviewed body camera worn by Fresno Police in Wednesday’s officer involved shooting to breakdown the events leading up to shots being fired. Undercover officers were watching two suspicious men near Scotty’s Liquor store on Blackstone and Yale, on March 23rd. When questioned, the two men took off running, and repeatedly…MORE

Fresno’s Underground Gardens Asking For Your Votes To Win National Poll

Fresno’s Underground Gardens Asking For Your Votes To Win National Poll

FRESNO (KMJ) — The Forestiere Underground Gardens is up against some of the most well known underground attractions in the country in a big public vote. The valley attraction is only one of two California sites in the list of twenty (the other being Old Sacramento Underground), put together by USA Today. They’re asking the…MORE

Can a Fall Affect Older Drivers’ Safety?

Can a Fall Affect Older Drivers’ Safety?

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) — Older motorists who have a history of falling, are 40 percent more likely to be involved in a traffic collision. That’s according…MORE

California Gets $1.1 Billion in Corinthian Colleges Case

California Gets $1.1 Billion in Corinthian Colleges Case

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) — Corinthian Colleges, a now-bankrupt system, operated several schools, including Heald College here in Fresno. The federal and state governments cracked down on…MORE

Two Arrested In Fresno Convenience Store Armed Robbery

Two Arrested In Fresno Convenience Store Armed Robbery

(KMJ) – Detectives with the Fresno County Sheriff’s Office arrest two men they say are responsible for an armed robbery at a 7-Eleven store early Monday morning. Deputies were called to the store, located at 385 West Shaw after getting reports of an armed robbery.  Security footage showed two men wearing mask and carrying handguns…MORE

One Killed In Fresno Officer Involved Shooting

One Killed In Fresno Officer Involved Shooting

(KMJ) – Fresno Police say officers tried to speak to two men “acting suspiciously” while hanging out outside a liquor store on Blackstone near Yale just before 4 p.m. Wednesday. Investigators say when officers approached the men, they took off running. Fresno Police Chief Jerry Dyer told the media one of the suspects then turned down…MORE