There’s an urgent need for blood in the Central Valley – specifically “O” negative. Trauma and ER demand has depleted the Valley’s O-Negative supply and the blood center reports it’s critically low. Recent acts of violence and accidents have resulted in an extraordinary use of blood type “O” negative – but only 6% of people…… MORE
(KMJ) – The Central California Women’s Conference (CCWC) will be awarding $20,000 to fight Valley hunger. Funds were raised from donations made by the near-capacity crowd of recent attendees at the 28th Annual event on Sept. 22. Research shows $1.00 provides up to seven meals. Organizers asked for the help of the 3,445 CCWC attendees…… MORE
(KMJ) – A South Valley High School grad was among the U.S. Service Members killed in a military plane crash in Afghanistan. 29-year old Chris Ruiz was a 2004 graduate of Lemoore High School who served nine years in the U.S. Marine Corps. He then became a civilian contractor for the Army. In that role,…… MORE
(KMJ) – Property crimes detectives with the Fresno County Sheriff’s Office recently recovered a variety of stolen items from a home in the Sanger area. And now they are working to return it to its rightful owners. Detectives believe the items were taken during burglaries at many different locations. They are asking the public to…… MORE
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 California battles a prolonged drought and massive blazes, a wildfire prevention account still has tens of millions in unspent cash. The money…… MORE
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 allowing doctors to prescribe fatal drugs to terminally ill patients. He’s issued a personal statement, detailing his…… MORE
Fresno police are investigating a possible kidnapping attempt and another related incident after two females were accosted Monday morning in Central Fresno. The first incident took place in the Tower District around 8 30 a.m., where a woman told officers the man approached her in the parking lot of Bank of America. He asked for…… MORE
FRESNO, CA – It is the beginning of National Fire Prevention Week and from October 4 through October 10, the Fresno Fire Department will be opening its doors to the fire stations throughout Fresno, each fire station will be open to the public from the hours of 10:00am to 5:00pm. This year’s theme is…… MORE
( Sprouts Farmers Market, one of the fastest-growing retailers in the country, announced plans to add 12 locations to its growing roster of healthy grocery stores in early 2016. Sprouts stores scheduled to open in the first quarter of 2016 include: Alhambra, CA – 150 E. Main St., Suite 150 Atlanta, GA – 1853…… MORE
Tulare County Sheriff’s Deputies have nabbed a man — in the death of a Porterville couple in their 80s. On Sunday, the Tulare County Sheriff responded to a home in the 14400 block of Road 284, in Porterville to check on the welfare of an elderly couple. The two were found dead in the home…… MORE
