Category Archives: Local News

Ag Award For Fresno State Students Now Taking Nominations

Ag Award For Fresno State Students Now Taking Nominations

FRESNO (KMJ) — State Assemblyman Jim Patterson is on the look out for applications from Fresno State Students – who are making strides to help the farming industry. The ’23rd Assembly District’s Agriculture Science Student Recognition Awards’ are given to those who make what are considered ‘significant contributions and notable accomplishments within their field of…MORE

National Anthem Auditions Being Held By The Fresno Grizzlies

National Anthem Auditions Being Held By The Fresno Grizzlies

FRESNO (KMJ) — If this week’s Presidents’ Day has got you feeling all patriotic, then you might be interested in the National Anthem auditions being held by the Fresno Grizzlies. KMJ’s Dominic McAndrew spoke with Ray Ortiz who manages the team’s events and entertainment. You can hear the full interview below: Each person auditioning will…MORE

Housing Affordability Increases in California

Housing Affordability Increases in California

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) — Lower interest rates and more stable home prices led to improved housing affordability in the final quarter of 2015. The California…MORE

Survey Shows More Americans Turning to Online Dating

Survey Shows More Americans Turning to Online Dating

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) — 15 percent of U.S. adults say they’ve used online dating sites and/or mobile dating apps, according to a new Pew Research…MORE

Study: Excessive Criticism May be Linked to Persistent ADHD

Study: Excessive Criticism May be Linked to Persistent ADHD

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) — Children with ADHD, who are excessively criticized by their parents, are less likely to have reduced symptoms by the time they…MORE

Web Searches Show Valentines Day Gift Ideas Across The USA

Web Searches Show Valentines Day Gift Ideas Across The USA

FRESNO (KMJ) — Valentines Day is this Sunday, and if you’re looking for some inspiration you could take a look at what people right across the country are searching for this time of year. The data, which is from Google Trends since 2004 and put together by real estate company Estately, show some intriguing things…MORE

Student Scholarships Now Available To Aid Further Education

Student Scholarships Now Available To Aid Further Education

FRESNO (KMJ) — Two scholarship programs are now open to valley children, to help them in their further education. The Fresno Unified Scholarship Fund helps students in need achieve higher education, with funds coming from employees and the community. The District says previous recipients overcame significant barriers on their journey to academic success, including losing…MORE

Suspect Arrested In Fresno Hit-And-Run

Suspect Arrested In Fresno Hit-And-Run

(KMJ) – Fresno Police arrest the man wanted for the alleged hit-and-run that left a 9-year old boy with a broken leg and bruised lungs. The collision happened on January 22nd just before 7 p.m. at Pottle and California avenues. Nine-year-old Deshaun Mitchell pushed his 7-year-old brother out of the way of an oncoming GMC Yukon…MORE

Reward Increased To Find Killer Of Two Fresno Teenagers

Reward Increased To Find Killer Of Two Fresno Teenagers

(KMJ) Fresno – Reward money is being increased as the Fresno County Sheriff’s Office tries to find those responsible for a shooting at a party near Easton that left two teenagers dead. At 11:40 pm on January 29th, the Fresno County Sheriff’s Office dispatch center received a 911 call of shots fired at a home…MORE

CA Bill Would Allow Teens to Vote in Certain Elections at 16

CA Bill Would Allow Teens to Vote in Certain Elections at 16

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) — They can’t buy booze or smokes, but they could get the right to vote. New legislation calls for amending the California…MORE