Category Archives: Local News

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

Housing Affordability Increases in California

Housing Affordability Increases 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) — Lower interest rates and more stable home prices led to improved housing affordability in the final quarter of 2015. The California…MORE

Survey Shows More Americans Turning to Online Dating

Survey Shows More Americans Turning to Online Dating

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) — 15 percent of U.S. adults say they’ve used online dating sites and/or mobile dating apps, according to a new Pew Research…MORE

Study: Excessive Criticism May be Linked to Persistent ADHD

Study: Excessive Criticism May be Linked to Persistent ADHD

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 with ADHD, who are excessively criticized by their parents, are less likely to have reduced symptoms by the time they…MORE

Web Searches Show Valentines Day Gift Ideas Across The USA

Web Searches Show Valentines Day Gift Ideas Across The USA

FRESNO (KMJ) — Valentines Day is this Sunday, and if you’re looking for some inspiration you could take a look at what people right across the country are searching for this time of year. The data, which is from Google Trends since 2004 and put together by real estate company Estately, show some intriguing things…MORE

Student Scholarships Now Available To Aid Further Education

Student Scholarships Now Available To Aid Further Education

FRESNO (KMJ) — Two scholarship programs are now open to valley children, to help them in their further education. The Fresno Unified Scholarship Fund helps students in need achieve higher education, with funds coming from employees and the community. The District says previous recipients overcame significant barriers on their journey to academic success, including losing…MORE

Suspect Arrested In Fresno Hit-And-Run

Suspect Arrested In Fresno Hit-And-Run

(KMJ) – Fresno Police arrest the man wanted for the alleged hit-and-run that left a 9-year old boy with a broken leg and bruised lungs. The collision happened on January 22nd just before 7 p.m. at Pottle and California avenues. Nine-year-old Deshaun Mitchell pushed his 7-year-old brother out of the way of an oncoming GMC Yukon…MORE