UC Merced is breaking records with the number of applicants to the school. Undergraduate applications for Fall 2016 reached a record high of 22,632. “One of our missions is definitely to increase the college going rate primarily in the San Joachin and Central Valley.” – Brenda Ortiz, Senior Public Information Representative, UC Merced. UC Merced…… MORE
Dreaming of winning the big Powerball jackpot? Imagine winning big and never working again – sure breaks up the monotony of cat videos and Facebook….but what if you actually won the office pool? Here’s a few tips to remember when playing in an office lottery – before the lawsuits fly. Lawyers say pick a designated…… MORE
January 11, 2016 (KMJ) Fresno – An employee of the IRS pleads guilty to tax fraud. Court documents show Yolanda Castro was employed by the IRS for approximately 20 years, including as a tax examiner and contact representative, but the 48 year-old got in trouble with the IRS, herself. Between 2007 and 2013, Castro prepared…… MORE
Thinning is winning in the snack aisle, as food companies introduce thinner, crispier cookies and crackers. Consumer demand has driven this trend – according to market research by Global Consumer Insights. The New York City-based company found that portion control is most popular in North America as a means of managing weight and staying…… 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) — Children born into large families are more likely to fall behind in cognitive achievement, according to new data published by the National Bureau…… MORE
FRESNO (KMJ) — A man in his late 50s has died after Fresno PD say he tried to break up a house party. It was early Sunday morning when police were called about what was happening at the home close to the intersection of Friant and Audobon. Officers say there were two calls made –…… MORE
HANFORD (KMJ) — A valley woman who admitted to using her phone behind the wheel is now having to deal with a totaled car. Hanford Police were called around 11am Sunday morning for a vehicle which had collided into a power pole close to the intersection of Hanford-Armona Road and 12th Avenue. The driver told…… MORE
(KMJ) Homicide detectives are investigating a deadly shooting in Calwa. Fresno County Sheriffs Deputies say a man was found dead in the street at Tenth & Grove around 2AM Monday. They say a woman was also shot & wounded. There is no update on her condition. No arrests have been made.… MORE
(KMJ) – El Portal Road in Yosemite National Park, which was blocked by a rock slide Thursday morning (as pictured above), has reopened to traffic. The popular Highway 140 route into Yosemite Valley was back open Saturday. Yosemite National Park Rangers and road crews worked extended shifts to clear the rocks and debris from the road…… 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) — It was 5:15 Friday morning near Blackstone and El Paso. A retired Fresno County Sheriff’s deputy was getting cash from an ATM, when…… MORE
