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Survey: More Americans Working to Balance Their Professional, Personal Lives

Survey: More Americans Working to Balance Their Professional, Personal Lives

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) — As the job market recovers, Americans appear to be more confident in their career prospects, giving them more time to focus…MORE

Visalia Cold Case Murder Suspect Caught In Mexico

A cold case homicide suspect is brought to custody, 27 years after the murder took place. The murder happened in 1989, in the parking lot of a Visalia bar, where a scuffle took place. Steve Guerra, who in his 20’s, was stabbed to death, and another man also died in the incident. Detectives believe Elio Benavente…MORE

Non-Profit Being Granted Access To The State’s Students’ Records

Non-Profit Being Granted Access To The State’s Students’ Records

FRESNO (KMJ) — A California non-profit is being granted access to personal information about the state’s children. The data is being handed over as the request of the ‘California Parent’s Association’ and Morgan Hill Concerned Parents Association. It’s as a result of a lawsuit filed against the state’s department of education, to determine if schools…MORE

Sal Quintero Files Nomination Papers For County Seat Election

(KMJ) Fresno – Sal Quintero is running for the Fresno County Supervisor seat in District 3 that Henry Perea will leave empty in his bid for Fresno mayor. On Tuesday, February 16th, Quintero filed his nomination papers at the County Clerk’s Office in Downtown Fresno. “Three of four of the things that we really want…MORE

State Rail Planners Want The Public’s Opinion On Future Ideas

State Rail Planners Want The Public’s Opinion On Future Ideas

FRESNO (KMJ) — Caltrans is looking for the public’s opinion on plans to improve rail connections throughout the state. Their intention is to plan out the next 20 years of rail and community connections. The state’s transport operator say they’d like to better understand the public’s wants and needs when it comes to both passenger…MORE

Fresno Police Make Three Arrests In Auto Theft Sweep

Fresno Police Make Three Arrests In Auto Theft Sweep

(KMJ) – On Monday February 15th,  officers with the Fresno Police Department’s Northwest Violent Crime Impact Team were patrolling the area of Polk and Shaw in response to an increase of auto thefts in the area. Officers received a tip that a Parolee at Large on the run since Christmas Eve 2014, had been spotted in the area…MORE

Man Arrested After Attempting to Rob Fresno Taco Stand

Man Arrested After Attempting to Rob Fresno Taco Stand

(KMJ) – Fresno Police take a man into custody for trying to rob a taco stand for drug money. Sunday night just after 10:30 p.m., Officers say 30-year old Jovante Hall approached the man operating the stand located at First and Tulare Avenues.  Officers say Hall demanded money, but the vendor refused to hand any…MORE

Deputies Searching For Missing Man With Alzheimer’s

Deputies Searching For Missing Man With Alzheimer’s

MADERA (KMJ) — Madera County Sheriff’s Department are searching for a missing 74 year old. Deputies say Alberto Barbosa left his home on the 29000 Block of Avenue 22 around 10.30am Sunday, and was last seen wearing black sweatpants with a plaid outline, a green long sleeved shirt, with brown boots. He’s described as Hispanic,…MORE

Ag Award For Fresno State Students Now Taking Nominations

Ag Award For Fresno State Students Now Taking Nominations

FRESNO (KMJ) — State Assemblyman Jim Patterson is on the look out for applications from Fresno State Students – who are making strides to help the farming industry. The ’23rd Assembly District’s Agriculture Science Student Recognition Awards’ are given to those who make what are considered ‘significant contributions and notable accomplishments within their field of…MORE

National Anthem Auditions Being Held By The Fresno Grizzlies

National Anthem Auditions Being Held By The Fresno Grizzlies

FRESNO (KMJ) — If this week’s Presidents’ Day has got you feeling all patriotic, then you might be interested in the National Anthem auditions being held by the Fresno Grizzlies. KMJ’s Dominic McAndrew spoke with Ray Ortiz who manages the team’s events and entertainment. You can hear the full interview below: Each person auditioning will…MORE