Category Archives: Local News

Survey: Majority of CA Voters Dissatisfied with Economy

Survey: Majority of CA Voters Dissatisfied with Economy

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) — 60% of California voters are dissatisfied with the state of the economy. However, according to the latest USC Dornsife/LA Times survey, outlooks vary…MORE

Study: Obesity Discrimination Still a Problem

Study: Obesity Discrimination Still a Problem

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) — New data indicates that weight bias continues to shape public opinion about the disease of obesity. According to the Obesity Action Coalition and…MORE

NASA’s Astronaut Recruitment Now Open

FRESNO (KMJ) — Do you want the life of an astronaut? Well NASA is recruiting. The space agency are accepting applications for the next class of explorers for future missions, including those to mars. “Do you think you have what it takes to join NASA’s next astronaut class?”, asks NASA administrator Charles Bolden. “Then I…MORE

Decorated Valley K9 Officer Passes Away After Long Career

FRESNO (KMJ) — A K9 officer with Fresno County Sheriff’s Department has died after a long and decorated career. Reno was best known for being wounded in the line of duty during a shootout in July 2009, when he lost his left eye. His recovery time was short, returning to duty just six weeks after…MORE

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