Category Archives: Local News

PETA Angry With LA Zoo Allowing Visitors To Touch Hippos

PETA Angry With LA Zoo Allowing Visitors To Touch Hippos

LOS ANGELES (KMJ) — The ‘People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals’ are angry with the Los Angeles zoo. They’ve accused the zoo of breaking Federal law, and have cited the Animal Welfare Act. The 1966 legislation states that barriers should be in place to separate potentially dangerous animals from visitors. The animal rights group…MORE

Secretary Of State Certifies Candidates For Valley Special Election

Secretary Of State Certifies Candidates For Valley Special Election

FRESNO (KMJ) — The three candidates in the running for Assembly District 31’s Special Election, have been officially certified by Secretary of State Alex Padilla. Joaquin Arambula, Ted Miller, and Clint Olivier are all featured on the list. With the Special Election being held to fill the vacant time left by the resignation of Henry…MORE

Clovis Police Department Swearing-In Ceremony

Clovis Police Department Swearing-In Ceremony

  (KMJ) – The City of Clovis held a ceremony for the men and women in blue, Wednesday at the Clovis Veteran’s Memorial District auditorium. From medals of merit to commendations and life saving awards, the Clovis Police Department recognized its staff as family watched their loved one be recognized. Clovis Police Chief Matt Basgall…MORE

NAS Lemoore Says Farewell To The F18C

NAS Lemoore Says Farewell To The F18C

LEMOORE (KMJ) — Crew members at NAS Lemoore have said goodbye to a type of plane first introduced in the 1980s, to be replaced by Super Hornets. “[We’ll] have the most advanced fighter squadron in the Navy”, says Lt. Chuck Jones, one of the old jet’s pilots who will be transitioning to the new fighter.…MORE

Calif. AG: Millions Potentially Affected by Numerous Data Breaches

Calif. AG: Millions Potentially Affected by Numerous Data Breaches

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) — Nearly 660 data breaches were reported to the State of California, between 2012 and 2015. That’s according to a new report…MORE

Tips for Combatting Stormwater Pollution Caused by Cars

Tips for Combatting Stormwater Pollution Caused by 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) — With the forecast calling for more heavy rains, the State of California is hoping that drivers will take steps to combat…MORE

Susan G. Komen Race To Be Held In Downtown Fresno

Susan G. Komen Race To Be Held In Downtown Fresno

(KMJ) FRESNO, CA – The Susan G. Komen® Central Valley will now be holding its 18th annual Race for the Cure in Downtown Fresno, beginning with the upcoming September 17 Race. The new course for the organization’s 2016 5K Run-Walk will make its way through the heart of Downtown Fresno, with the starting and finishing…MORE

Olivier, Miller Spar Over HSR on KMJ

(KMJ)  Assembly candidates Clint Olivier (R-Fresno) and Ted Miller (D-Caruthers) joined KMJ’s Broeske & Musson in studio for a debate Tuesday.  Among the hot topics, High Speed Rail and water storage. Dr. Joaquin Arambula turned down numerous offers to participate.  They are running in a special election to replace former Assemblyman Henry T. Perea who…MORE

4.8 Mag. Quake Rattles Valley Floor

4.8 Mag. Quake Rattles Valley Floor

(KMJ)   Did you feel it? A magnitude 4.8 earthquake struck just after 3pm Tuesday shaking much of the central valley. The U.S. Geological Survey says the epicenter was near Big Pine – just south of Bishop. The temblor rattled the KMJ studios in NW Fresno and was felt as far south as Bakersfield. There…MORE

More Calif. Homeowners Buying Flood Insurance Policies

More Calif. Homeowners Buying Flood Insurance Policies

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) — Unlike the 1998 El Nino season, which caused $550 billion in damage, California homeowners are not waiting to purchase federal flood…MORE