On Sunday, November 15th at about 7 p.m., 29 year old Marc Apodaca rolled into the Wal-Mart at 5125 E. Kings Canyon while sitting in a wheelchair. Apodaca who is seen on video surveillance scoots through several aisles while selecting and concealing merchandise underneath his clothing. Apodaca then leaves the store in his wheel chair…… MORE
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Mothers Against Drunk Driving Announces “2015 Legislators of the Year”
(KMJ) -WASHINGTON, D.C., November 17, 2015 — Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) today announces its “2015 Legislators of the Year” for their contribution to eliminate drunk driving. “MADD graciously thanks these lawmakers who authored and helped advance legislation central to MADD’s mission of serving victims, preventing underage drinking, eliminating drunk driving and fighting drugged driving,”…… MORE
Review To Determine if Deadly Force Necessary at UC Merced
(KMJ) – This week, Merced County Prosecutors will be reviewing the actions law enforcement in the wake of the November 4th stabbing on campus at UC Merced. 18-year old Faisal Mohammad wounded four people with a hunting knife before being shot and killed by a campus police officer. The Merced County Sheriff’s Office conducted an…… MORE
Fresno Landmarks Go Purple For World Prematurity Day
FRESNO (KMJ) — There will be a little bit more purple in the City of Fresno on Tuesday. The Larry C. Shehadey clock tower on Fresno State’s Save Mart Center, The Lighthouse For Children in Downtown Fresno, and Fresno City Hall will all be purple until Wednesday morning. It’s to commemorate the Purple Light Walk,…… MORE
Fresno Police Search For A Man Who Shot Another
On Monday, November 16, 2015, at 1:24 PM, patrol officers were dispatched to a shooting near the Food Mart, 2425 N. Fresno St. As officers were responding to the shooting, they received information from dispatch that a male victim was shot in the leg and was being transported from the scene to the hospital (CRMC)…… MORE
Fresno State International Week
International Education Week holds moment of silence for Paris victims (KMJ) -November 16, 2015 – A moment of silence for Nohemi Gonzalez and all the victims of the Nov. 13 Paris terrorist attack was held at 12:45 p.m. today during the International Education Week kick off at Fresno State. Ms. Gonzalez, 23, was a…… MORE
Calif. Energy Commission Considers New LED Standards
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 California Energy Commission is considering new standards, which would establish LED bulbs as the statewide standard. The commission believes it would save…… MORE
Report Details Chronic Health Conditions of Americans
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) — 62% of Americans have been diagnosed with at least one chronic health condition, according to a new Transamerica Center for Health Studies survey.…… MORE
Study: Burnt Toast Linked to Increased Cancer Risk
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) — Cooking and eating extra crispy foods may be linked to an increased risk of cancer, according to a new study by Britain’s Food…… MORE
Robbery Suspect Arrested in Fresno
(KMJ) – An attempted robbery at a Fresno business lands one man behind bars. Fresno Police say officers were called to the Cali-Beats Auto Stereo store at H Street and Palm Avenue just after 3 p.m. Sunday. There, a person called 9-1-1 after seeing a man in a hoodie and armed with a handgun enter…… MORE
