Category Archives: Local News

Fulton Street Reconstruction Project Begins With Historic Ceremony

Fulton Street Reconstruction Project Begins With Historic Ceremony

Golden sledgehammers broke pavement – the reconstruction of Fulton Street in Downtown Fresno is now underway – 52 years to March of 1964 – the month that the mall first broke ground. A big crowd turned out, Thursday March 3rd, with business owners, residents and many Valley leaders there for the ceremony—- and an emotional…MORE

Plan To Get Service Dogs To Veterans Needs Your Help

Plan To Get Service Dogs To Veterans Needs Your Help

RAYMOND (KMJ) — A non-profit wants to get service dogs to wounded veterans – and needs your help to raise money for its cause. The first annual Giving Trail 10k Memorial Run is taking place Sunday March 20th in the Madera County community of Raymond, and organizers are looking for people to register now in…MORE

Open House At Upgraded Fresno Adult School

Open House At Upgraded Fresno Adult School

(KMJ) – Fresno Adult School is hosts an Open House at Manchester Center to highlight upgrades. Fresno Adult School students now have access to upgraded amenities in a new space at the school’s Manchester Center location.   The new space includes: • A new ballroom with dedicated HVAC, fans, mirrors, new floors, and sound system • A…MORE

Shipper Fined For Violating Clean Air Regulation

Shipper Fined For Violating Clean Air Regulation

A shipper is fined by the California Air Resources Board for violating clean air regulation. The China Navigation Co. Pte. Ltd. was fined $129,500 for failure to switch its engines over from heavy diesel “bunker” fuel to cleaner, low-sulfur fuel when close to the California coast, as required by state law. “Ships using heavy diesel…MORE

California: A Hotspot for Identity Theft

California: A Hotspot for Identity Theft

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) — The Golden State is among the worst in the nation, when it comes to identity fraud. According to the National Consumers…MORE

SoCal Pot Workers Unionize

SoCal Pot Workers Unionize

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) — Governor Jerry Brown signed the Medical Marijuana Regulation and Safety Act back in October. One provision mandates that pot business owners…MORE

Study Finds New Link Between Stress and Cancer

Study Finds New Link Between Stress and Cancer

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) — Chronic stress has long been linked to cancer progression. However, a new study conducted on mice, reveals that ongoing stress subjects…MORE

Pair Arrested After Beer And Gatorade Theft In Selma

Pair Arrested After Beer And Gatorade Theft In Selma

SELMA (KMJ) — Two men have turned themselves in after Fresno County Sheriff’s Office say they allegedly stole beer and Gatorade from a store in Selma. Deputies say the initial theft took place at the easy stop market, close to the intersection of Fowler Avenue and Conejo Avenue, at 4.15pm Monday February 29th. Investigators add…MORE

So Cal Pot Dispensary Workers Unionize

So Cal Pot Dispensary Workers Unionize

(KMJ / AP) – Workers at Orange County’s first licensed medical marijuana dispensary have unanimously decided to unionize. South Coast Safe Access in Santa Ana signed a labor agreement with United Food and Commercial Workers Union Local 324. The Orange County Register reports that the contract provides employees minimum starting pay of $13.50 an hour, health…MORE

Assembly District 31 Debate – Cancelled

Assembly District 31 Debate – Cancelled

  A debate pitting the two main candidates in the Assembly District 31 race against each other — has been canceled. Clint Olivier and Joaquin Arambula were due to square off against each other – but organizer The Maddy Institute says third candidate Ted Miller threatened to sue if he wasn’t included. The Arambula Campaign…MORE