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Report: Underemployment Most Evident in California

Report: Underemployment Most Evident 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) — Underemployment is a problem that is most evident in California, according to Gallup. The percentage of underemployed adults — those who…MORE

Coroner’s Office Looking For Deceased Man’s Relatives

Coroner’s Office Looking For Deceased Man’s Relatives

CLOVIS (KMJ) — Fresno County Coroner’s Office are looking for help tracking down the relatives of a deceased man. Steven Davis was found in his apartment in Clovis, which stands close to the intersection of Barstow and Willow, on January 25th. Although he died of natural causes, investigators have been unable to find people who…MORE

Valley Students Preparing For Academic Decathlon’s Final Round

Valley Students Preparing For Academic Decathlon’s Final Round

(KMJ) – The final round of the 34th Annual Fresno County Academic Decathlon takes place on Saturday, February 6th. No leisure time for Edison High School sophomore Riley Budd and his teammates.   After school, on weekends through Thanksgiving and Christmas, practically every waking hour – they’ve been preparing for the Academic Decathlon with study…MORE

Weekend Storm Brings Rainfall Records

Weekend Storm Brings Rainfall Records

(KMJ) – Anyone who doubted the potential impact of El Nino on the Central Valley should have had any question washed away this weekend. Sunday’s storm brought plenty of rain and numerous precipitation records across the San Joaquin Valley. The drenching storm set records for the date in Fresno, Madera, Hanford and Merced. In Fresno,…MORE

Elderly Sanger Man With CCW Permit Stops Would-Be Burglar

Elderly Sanger Man With CCW Permit Stops Would-Be Burglar

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) — An elderly Sanger man returned to his home Thursday to find a surprise. Fresno County Sheriff’s spokesman Tony Botti tells KMJ…MORE

“Grind-breaking” As Fresno Skater Park Getting New Look

“Grind-breaking” As Fresno Skater Park Getting New Look

It was a “grind” breaking …as an old skate park is geting a new look. The skate park is located right next to Romain Park in Central Fresno. Zach Wormhoudt is the Lead Landscape Architect Designer for California Skateparks who brainstormed with around a hundred young skaters on design ideas. “Through a series of community…MORE

‘Poetry Slam’ Takes Place at Hoover High School

‘Poetry Slam’ Takes Place at Hoover High School

FRESNO (KMJ) — The winner of what’s being called a ‘Poetry Slam’ has been crowned at Fresno’s Hoover High School. 11th grade students have been voicing their experiences and sharing them with their peers through poetry. English Teacher Kristen Norton says the student’s inspiration comes from things that are personal to them and have troubled…MORE

KMJ Holds Water Rights Petition Drive

KMJ Holds Water Rights Petition Drive

The fight for water rights in California continues with a signature drive taking place at the KMJ studios on Friday, January 29th. (2-6pm parking lot at Palm & Shaw Ave) The non-profit group “California Water Alliance” want to add a measure on the November ballot to transfer funds from the bullet train and invest them…MORE

Double Homicides Trending In Fresno County

Double Homicides Trending In Fresno County

2016 is starting off as a very violent year when it comes to crime in Fresno County. The Fresno County Sheriff’s Office is seeing an unusual number of murder cases. Sheriff Margaret Mims says for all of last year there were nine homicides in Fresno County, but not this year – so far this January…MORE

Poll: Californians Favor Increased Gun Restrictions

Poll: Californians Favor Increased Gun Restrictions

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) — 62 percent of Californians say the Golden State is not doing enough to regulate access to guns. That’s according to a…MORE