Category Archives: Local News

Local Jobless Rate Falls

Local Jobless Rate Falls

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 Fresno County unemployment rate fell to an 8-year low of 8.1% in September, as non-farm employment grew by 2,700 jobs. Madera, Merced,…MORE

Calif. Approves New Political Campaign Rules

Calif. Approves New Political Campaign Rules

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 Fair Political Practices Commission has approved a set of rules, aiming to curb illegal coordination between candidates and outside groups. Such…MORE

UC System Forms Committee to Investigate Sexual Harassment Allegations

UC System Forms Committee to Investigate Sexual Harassment Allegations

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) — University of California President Janet Napolitano says a committee of administrators, faculty, and students has been convened, to look at how complaints against…MORE

‘Dogs To Take on the Ducks in 2021

‘Dogs To Take on the Ducks in 2021

(KMJ) – Fresno State Athletics Director Jim Bartko announced Thursday that Fresno State and Oregon have agreed to a one-game contract between the two schools for a 2021 football match-up. The game will be played in Eugene, Ore. on Sept. 4, 2021 at Autzen Stadium. Fresno State has a long history of facing off against…MORE

More Electric Vehicles Hitting CA Roads

(KMJ) – Corporate and government leaders gathered Thursday in Los Angeles to announce that hundreds more electric vehicles will be coming to California roads.  And, they will also have hundreds more places to charge up. Navy and Marine Corps bases in the state will get 450 of the zero-pollution vehicles, while several major utilities will…MORE

Fresno Zoo Opens the African Adventure!

Fresno Zoo Opens the African Adventure!

Fresno has a new expanded zoo – with the opening of the 13 acre “African Adventure” exhibit, showing off the hard work of the past years. Zoo Director Scott Barton says it’s an opportunity to educate children and families in the Central Valley and beyond. “This is the biggest project the zoo’s ever done –…MORE

Madera High School Football Coach On Leave After An “Incident”

Madera High School Football Coach On Leave After An “Incident”

MADERA (KMJ) — A football coach at Madera High School is now on leave, after an incident which took place after practice earlier this week. A parent of one of the students at the school, who wished to remain anonymous, says the head football coach used force and slapped one of the players after the…MORE

Anti-Drone Rifle Uses Radio Waves To Bring Down Its Targets

Anti-Drone Rifle Uses Radio Waves To Bring Down Its Targets

FRESNO (KMJ) — Drones are proving troublesome in California, causing issues fighting wildfires and a near miss at Fresno Yosemite International Airport being just two of the times they’ve caused a serious problem. So if you get frustrated by that ever present buzzing, then there might be a solution. It’s called the ‘anti-drone rifle’, and…MORE

Health Dept.: Watch Out for Infectious Mosquitoes

Health Dept.: Watch Out for Infectious Mosquitoes

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) — Two invasive mosquito species discovered in California can transmit infectious diseases, such as chikungunya and yellow fever. The California Department of Public Health…MORE

Auditor: Calif. More Prepared for Emergencies

Auditor: Calif. More Prepared for Emergencies

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 Department of Public Health and the Governor’s Office of Emergency Services have corrected major deficiencies, that were identified back in 2013.…MORE