Category Archives: Local News

Old Homes Getting New Life Thanks To City Of Fresno Scheme

Old Homes Getting New Life Thanks To City Of Fresno Scheme

FRESNO (KMJ) — Investors looking to bring old abandoned properties in the City of Fresno back up to code now have support from the city’s ‘Code Lien Waiver Program’ It cancels out up to $50,000 in property fines, citations, and unpaid code enforcement fees if a new owner comes in and wants to restore it.…MORE

Calif. Has 2nd-Highest Number of HIV Cases

Calif. Has 2nd-Highest Number of HIV Cases

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 has the second-highest rate of HIV infections, despite a significant drop in new diagnoses. The California Department of Public Health…MORE

Gas Prices: Down, Down, Down

Gas Prices: Down, Down, Down

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) — Hitting the road for the holidays? Enjoy the lower gas prices; they’re dropping by about a penny a day in the Golden State.…MORE

Study: Money Can Buy Happiness

Study: Money Can Buy Happiness

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) — You’ve probably heard at some point that “money can’t buy happiness.” However, according to a new Harvard Business School study, there is, in…MORE

Triple Murder Suspect Dead After Oakland Standoff

Triple Murder Suspect Dead After Oakland Standoff

(KMJ) – A man suspected of homicides in Fresno, Sacramento and Livermore is believed to have taken his own life after a lengthy standoff with police in Oakland. Police say 18-year old Jason Brown barricaded himself inside a Motel Six in East Oakland just after five o’clock Thursday night. Early Friday morning, officers say they…MORE

FPD: Fatal Hit And Run Suspect Caught

FPD: Fatal Hit And Run Suspect Caught

(KMJ) November 20, 2015 – Fresno Police say they have arrested the suspect involved in a deadly hit and run collision.   The fatal crash happened Thursday afternoon at Fulton and Stanislaus around 3:30pm in downtown Fresno.  An 80 year old woman in a wheelchair was killed.   The suspect, 51 year old Luis Garcia, will face charges…MORE

Is Calif. Becoming More Business Friendly?

Is Calif. Becoming More Business Friendly?

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 ranks 32nd on Forbes’ 10th annual Best States for Business list, up 5 spots from 2014. California ranks number one…MORE

Calif. Controller Blasts Board of Equalization

Calif. Controller Blasts Board of Equalization

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) — State Controller Betty Yee is blasting the California Board of Equalization, for incorrectly sending nearly $48 million in retail sales taxes to the…MORE

No Injuries In Plane Crash At Harris Ranch

(KMJ) – Thursday, November 19, 2015 – At 2:10 Thursday, FSO got a report of a single plane crashing in a field about a mile south Harris Ranch Inn (24505 W. Dorris Ave.), by the 198 and I-5 area. Fresno Sheriff’s Office Spokesperson Tony Botti says there are some downed power lines, but nobody was…MORE

Twin Toddlers Recover at Hospital After Near Drowning

Twin Toddlers Recover at Hospital After Near Drowning

  UPDATE 11/20/2015: Per the PICU Social Worker, the male juvenile is still in the PICU. He is intubated and on a breathing machine. His status has not changed. The female  is doing well and will be transferred down to a regular room. – From Lt. Joe Gomez. (KMJ) – November 19, 2015 – Two children…MORE