Category Archives: Local News

Study: 1 In 4 Employees Would Quit For 10% Raise

Study: 1 In 4 Employees Would Quit For 10% Raise

(KMJ) – Study: 1 in 4 employees would quit for a 10% raise. The Seattle-based company TinyPulse released a new report showing the number one reason people love work is not money, but instead is peers and colleagues. The old saying was, “You don’t quit your job, you quit your boss.” The new adage is, “You…MORE

Skydiver Killed in Madera Identified

Skydiver Killed in Madera Identified

(KMJ)   The FAA is investigating a deadly skydiving accident in Madera. Investigators say 65 year old David Gilbert of Madera died Saturday after his parachute got tangled as he tried to deploy it and his backup failed. Gilbert was jumping out of an aircraft for a skydiving demonstration at the Pomegranate Festival.    MORE

UC Merced Holds Candlelight Vigil

UC Merced Holds Candlelight Vigil

Students at UC Merced held a candlelight vigil for four people stabbed and wounded by a freshman this week. The students organized the “I stand with UC Merced” vigil to show their support of the victims. On Wednesday morning, 18-year-old Faisal Mohammad of Santa Clara, California, burst into a classroom with a hunting knife –…MORE

Gibson Elementary School HoldS Turkey Trot

Gibson Elementary School held its annual fundraiser Turkey Trot. Kindergartners through 6th grade students ran laps to raise money that all goes back to the school. The school’s Vice Principal – Special Teacher On Assignment – Erin Bohigian -was dressed as a turkey. This is the first year for the school’s new Principal Antonio Sanchez…MORE

Robbery Prompts Lockdown At Central High East

Robbery Prompts Lockdown At Central High East

November 6, 2015 (KMJ) – On Friday, at 1:05 PM, officers were dispatched to the central high east campus, 3535 N. Cornelia Ave., regarding a student that was just robbed. When officers arrived on campus, they contacted the victim of the robbery in the front office. The victim was a male and a senior at the school.…MORE

Study: Junk Food May Not be Responsible for Obesity

Study: Junk Food May Not be Responsible for Obesity

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) — Soda. Candy. Doughnuts. They might not be the cause of the obesity epidemic. A new study from the Cornell University Food and Brand…MORE

Deputies Searching For Selma Wire Thieves

FRESNO (KMJ) — Sheriff’s Deputies are looking for a wire thieves in a very distinctive vehicle. Two men were seen driving a small red hatchback with a white hood, black fenders and a black front bumper. They were seen backing up to scrap pile and loaded 12ft of telephone wire into the back. The theft…MORE

NW Fresno Crime Sweep Nabs Suspected Car Thief

NW Fresno Crime Sweep Nabs Suspected Car Thief

(KMJ) – In response to an increase of the violent crime trend in Northwest Fresno, Police Chief Jerry Dyer initiated an on-going operation to address the spike in crime. And that push has yielded its first significant arrest.  Officers proactively patrolling the area of Brawley and Shields came across a vehicle that looked suspicious. While…MORE

Bonuses for Fresno City Leaders Spark Controversy

Bonuses for Fresno City Leaders Spark Controversy

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) — Fresno Mayor Ashley Swearengin has handed out $200,000 out in bonuses since the 2014 budget year. The largest bonus of $56,000 over two budget…MORE

Study: Adults Over 30 Not as Happy as Their Parents Were

Study: Adults Over 30 Not as Happy as Their Parents Were

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) — According to a new study in the journal Social Psychological and Personality Science, those 30 and older are less likely to say they’re happy,…MORE