Category Archives: Local News

Do Americans Fear Self-Driving Cars?

Do Americans Fear Self-Driving 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) — 75 percent of U.S. drivers are afraid to get into a self-driving car. That’s the among the findings of a new…MORE

Study Examines Fiscal Impact Made by Undocumented Immigrants

Study Examines Fiscal Impact Made by Undocumented Immigrants

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) — Almost $12 billion. According to a new study by the Institute of Taxation and Economic Policy, that’s how much undocumented immigrants…MORE

Meet New Clippers Mascot “Chuck the Condor”

Meet New Clippers Mascot “Chuck the Condor”

(KMJ) – The Los Angeles Clippers have unveiled a new mascot: Chuck the California Condor. The bird made its entry at halftime of Monday night’s game against Brooklyn. It was lowered from the rafters at Staples Center with the arena lights off. Chuck is gray with a large blue nose, wears a Clippers cape and has…MORE

Two Suspects Named In Fresno Retail Robbery

Two Suspects Named In Fresno Retail Robbery

(KMJ) – As part an ongoing Fresno Police investigation into the February 10th robbery of the J.C. Penny’s Department Store, Detectives have now identified two suspects. Detectives say the two females are responsible for assaulting a Loss Prevention Agent and forcefully stealing $180 dollars in make-up.  The two suspects who fought with Loss Prevention Agents to…MORE

Ahwahnee Hotel Sign Stolen Prior to Name Change

Ahwahnee Hotel Sign Stolen Prior to Name Change

Yosemite National Park’s Ahwahnee Hotel will soon be called “The Majestic Yosemite Hotel.” The Park will have a new primary concessioner, March 1, 2016, as Yosemite Hospitality begins its 15-year contract to provide lodging, retail, recreational services, and food to over four million annual visitors to Yosemite. “This is a new era in Yosemite and we…MORE

Butt Implant Fastest Growing Surgery

Butt Implant Fastest Growing Surgery

Butt implants and lifts are now the fastest-growing cosmetic surgery procedure in the country. That’s according to the American Society of Plastic Surgeons, finding a 250% jump of this type of cosmetic surgery between the year 2000 and 2015. Facial procedures and breast augmentations are still among the most popular, according to Dr. David H.…MORE

Video: Suspected Thief Flashes Possible Gun

Video: Suspected Thief Flashes Possible Gun

Fresno Police hope store video helps them catch two people who robbed a retail store in Northwest Fresno. The woman entered the Target at Shaw and Marks, last Wednesday, February 24 and failed to pay for merchandise. The man with her flashed what police thank may have been a handgun in his waist band. Detective…MORE

Sierra High Coach, Players Arrested in Burglary Plot

Sierra High Coach, Players Arrested in Burglary Plot

  An alert pawn shop employee is to thank — in a local case of stolen musical instruments. The Fresno County Sheriff’s Office says two 16-year-old Sierra High basketball players stole the equipment from a house in Auberry, two weeks ago. They allegedly gave the loot to their 27 year old Sierra High basketball Coach Anthony Moschella try to…MORE

Valley Amtrak Service Hit By Shots Thought To Be From A Pellet Gun

Valley Amtrak Service Hit By Shots Thought To Be From A Pellet Gun

MERCED (KMJ) — An Amtrak service from Merced to Bakersfield has been shot at by what’s suspected to be a pellet gun. The incident took place Monday morning. The train had left Merced heading south, and around 10am the windows were hit by a series of shots. “So this was an Amtrak San Joaquin train…MORE

CA’s Use of Unclaimed Cash OK’d by Supreme Court

CA’s Use of Unclaimed Cash OK’d by Supreme Court

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) — California’s practice of seizing and spending so-called unclaimed cash from shuttered businesses, mutual funds, and back accounts, has survived a Supreme…MORE