Category Archives: Local News

‘Back The Blue’ For Our Law Enforcement

‘Back The Blue’ For Our Law Enforcement

MERCED (KMJ) — Law enforcement up and down the valley and across the country are asking for your show of support this Wednesday. It’s called ‘Back The Blue’, and it’s all about expressing gratitude for the everything peace officers are willing to do to keep us all safe. It’s to get everyone to use the…MORE

Gang Member Attempts to Rob Man in Bird Suit

(KMJ) – Fresno Police officers were called to Cedar and Kings Canyon for a reported cell phone robbery on Thursday, September 17th around 6 p.m. But this was no ordinary call as the victim was dressed in a large Black Bird costume.  He was advertising for a local business when he was approached from behind…MORE

Fresno State Student Enters Plea In LA Murder Case

Fresno State Student Enters Plea In LA Murder Case

(KMJ) – The two men accused of killing a 21-year old UCLA student both entered not guilty pleas in an L.A court appearance on Tuesday. Police arrested Fresno State Junior Albert Medina and UCLA student Eric Marquez over the weekend. Authorities say Medina allegedly stabbed Andrea DelVesco  in her apartment near the UCLA campus before…MORE

Contaminated Feed Killing Horses In The Valley

Contaminated Feed Killing Horses In The Valley

FRESNO COUNTY (KMJ) — Numerous fatalities attributed to contaminated horse feed is what’s driving the operators of one valley farm to let everyone know how dangerous it can be. More than 40 horses on one Fresno ranch could be at risk of death because of poisonous materials found in a specific batch of feed. Supplier…MORE

California Homeowners Getting Burned by Insurers

California Homeowners Getting Burned by Insurers

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) — More California homeowners could be getting dropped from fire coverage, and those living in high risk areas, may have to obtain more expensive…MORE

Study: Prison Realignment Has Caused Jail Population to Soar

Study: Prison Realignment Has Caused Jail Population to Soar

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) — Realignment has helped to reduce the Golden State’s prison population, but county correctional systems are dealing with significant challenges. According to a new…MORE

Hanford Toddlers Found, Mother Arrested

Hanford Toddlers Found, Mother Arrested

(KMJ)   A young Hanford mother is jailed on felony child endangerment charges after her daughter was found wandering in the street just after 10pm Monday. Hanford Police say a driver nearly struck the 2 year old girl on Fargo, near Aspen.  The driver stayed with the child and called police. Investigators say the child was…MORE

Purse Thief Nabbed In Fresno

(KMJ) – The Fresno Police were called to  Kings Canyon and Fowler on Monday just after 10 a.m. for a  vehicle burglary that had just occurred. A citizen called the police and said he witnessed a person break the rear passenger window of a parked vehicle. That citizen later identified as Luis Gardea and said…MORE

Squaw Valley Accident Claims the Life of Extreme Sports Star

Squaw Valley Accident Claims the Life of Extreme Sports Star

(KMJ) – Investigators say extreme sports and MTV star Erik Roner died during a skydiving accident in Squaw Valley. The Placer County Sheriff’s Department says the 39-year old died early Monday during a skydiving accident at a golf course. Witnesses told deputies Roner was part of a group conducting a skydiving performance for a golf…MORE

Rough Fire Now 85% Contained

Rough Fire Now 85% Contained

(KMJ) –  At its peak, more than 3,700 fire personnel were on the front lines battling the Rough Fire.  Now, as the blaze enters its eight week of burning, that number is below 700. The U.S. Forest Service says this historic blaze is now 85% contained.  But no estimate has been given on when full…MORE