We’re celebrating a birthday as KMJ turns 94 today. Back in March of 1922, the station first began broadcasting in Fresno. It was originally owned by the San Joaquin Light and Power Corporation, and later acquired by the McClatchy Newspaper Company in 1925. At the outset of World War II, the Department of War selected…… MORE
HANFORD (KMJ) — Remains discovered in Kings County have been confirmed as those of Debbie Hawk. The mother of three went missing in 2006 – in 2009 her husband Dave Hawk was sentenced to life without parole for her murder – and on Monday, ten years after her initial disappearance, her remains were discovered outside…… MORE
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) — A committee of the University of California’s governing board has unanimously approved a statement, citing anti-Semitism as a form of intolerance, which…… MORE
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) — If you’ve had to make a call to customer service, you likely know how irritating automated phone systems tend to be. More…… MORE
FRESNO (KMJ) — The terrorist events in Brussels are now the subject of intense investigation, but law enforcement here in the valley say we need to stay vigilant too. Belgian officials have called for three days of national mourning, to honor those killed and injured after the two deadly attacks which took place Tuesday morning.…… MORE
(KMJ) – A ballot initiative to gradually increase California’s minimum wage to $15 by 2021 has officially qualified for the November 8th ballot. Tuesday, the California Secretary of State’s office certified that initiative organizers had collected the necessary 402,468 signatures to be immediately placed on the ballot. Known as “The Fair Wage Act of 2016,”…… MORE
(KMJ) – Madera Sheriff’s Detectives have arrested two juveniles, ages 15 and 16, in connection with vandalism in Oakhurst on Sunday night. Deputies say the suspects allegedly vandalized two vehicles owned by Yosemite High School Junior Varsity soccer coach Victor Salazar. They did so by smearing paint, mustard, and feces on them as well as writing…… MORE
(KMJ) Fresno – Allegations of campaign finance law violations — filed against Fresno City Council Candidate Holly Carter. The complaint — filed with the California Fair Political Practices Commission by conservative activist Tal Cloud — claim that Carter paid her company — and made unlawful reimbursements — totaling more than $10,000. Carter Campaign Treasurer Jerry…… MORE
New details about the Debbie Hawk case coming out of Kings County. The skeletal remains of the 47 year old South Valley woman — who’s been missing since 2006 — have reportedly been discovered in a field near Road 16 and Laurel in Kings County, as confirmed by the Kings County Sheriff’s Office. Debbie Hawk was…… MORE
FRESNO (KMJ) — A valley State Assemblyman has announced plans to close what he calls loopholes in the law, which have come into force since the introduction of Proposition 47. “Prop 47 is failure”, says Fresno Countys Sheriff Margaret Mims. “Since the passage of proposition of Proposition 47 our neighborhoods have become less safe”, says…… MORE
