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Calif. Digital Privacy Bill Signed into Law

Calif. Digital Privacy Bill Signed into Law

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) — Governor Jerry Brown has signed legislation, which requires California law enforcement to get a warrant, prior to reviewing a suspect’s e-mails and text…MORE

Gov. Brown Signs Synthetic Turf Legislation

Gov. Brown Signs Synthetic Turf Legislation

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) — With the severe shortage of water, Governor Jerry Brown has signed legislation, which bans cities and counties from prohibiting drought-tolerant landscaping, including artificial…MORE

Hanford 6 yr Old Ingests Meth, Mom Arrested

Hanford 6 yr Old Ingests Meth, Mom Arrested

(KMJ)  A Hanford woman is behind bars on child endangerment and drug charges after her young son was hospitalized last weekend. Hanford Police say the 6 year old boy tested positive for methamphetamine and was admitted to Adventist Medical Center.  He was treated and released after two days. The boy’s mother, Stephanie Salazar, admitted to…MORE

FUSD Teacher Pleads Not Guilty To Sex Charges

FUSD Teacher Pleads Not Guilty To Sex Charges

(KMJ) – A Fresno Unified School District teacher has pleaded not guilty to dozens of criminal charges for allegedly having sex with one of his students. The Fresno County District Attorney’s Office filed 37 felony counts against 46-year old Darren Klassen, including charges of lewd act upon a child, unlawful sexual intercourse, oral copulation of a person under…MORE

Fresno State Advises Muslim Students To Stay Home

Fresno State Advises Muslim Students To Stay Home

UPDATE – Provosts cites national concerns in allowing Fresno State faculty to excuse Muslim students from class Oct. 9 (October 8, 2015 ) – Fresno State Provost Lynnette Zelezny, who advised faculty in an email last night that Muslim students could be excused from class today (Oct 9), has sent them this follow up clarification:…MORE

Teen Arrested For Gun Charge After Mall Lockdown

Teen Arrested For Gun Charge After Mall Lockdown

  Fresno police locked down Manchester Mall on Thursday, after a call that a teenager was carrying an assault weapon and possibly heading to one of the school inside. Fresno police received word that an 18 year old from Clovis had gotten into an argument with his father and took off in a red BMW…MORE

Nunes Reacts To McCarthy Quitting Speaker Race

FRESNO (KMJ) — Demands placed upon the front runner for the speaker of the house, is why Kevin McCarthy was compelled to drop out of the race. That’s according to Valley Congressman Devin Nunes, who says he witnessed the candidate’s question and answer session Thursday morning. McCarthy’s surprise announcement sent confusion and numerous questions all…MORE

Report: At Least 17% of Valley Youth Jobless, Not Enrolled in School

Report: At Least 17% of Valley Youth Jobless, Not Enrolled in School

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) — As many as 17%of youth in the Central Valley have no job, and are not enrolled in school. That’s according to a new…MORE

Poll: Carson, Fiorina Gain Ground in Calif.

Poll: Carson, Fiorina Gain Ground in Calif.

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) — Ben Carson and Carly Fiorina are rising in the polls, joining Donald Trump in the major donor state of California. According to the…MORE

Hey Grandma, Like My Selfie?

Hey Grandma, Like My Selfie?

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) — 65% of American adults are now on social media. According to the Pew Research Center, that’s a nearly tenfold increase since 2005. Social…MORE