Category Archives: Local News

Cat Haven’s Cats Now Returning Home

Cat Haven’s Cats Now Returning Home

FRESNO COUNTY (KMJ) — The Rough Fire’s increasing containment means many who were evacuated from their houses can now return home – but it’s not just the humans. The feline occupants at Project Survival’s Cat Haven were forced to leave their sanctuary just over a week ago. They’re now able to return – but first…MORE

Survey: Growth is Top Priority of Small Businesses

Survey: Growth is Top Priority of Small Businesses

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) — 72 percent of small business owners say expansion is their top priority. According to a new American Express survey, many of them has…MORE

Study: Fast Food Consumption Among Kids Not Declining

Study: Fast Food Consumption Among Kids Not Declining

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) — Fast food has declined in popularity over the past several years, with movies like Super Size Me highlighting the effects of consuming artificial…MORE

Tsunami Warning Issued For California’s Central Coast Canceled

Tsunami Warning Issued For California’s Central Coast Canceled

FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ) — The National Tsunami Warning Center has canceled a tsunami advisory for a 300-mile stretch of California’s coast. The advisory had applied to the coast from San Onofre State Beach, up to Ragged Point. The center says, however, that some areas may see small sea level changes and surges.  MORE

Shot-Spotter Leads To Fresno Arrest

(KMJ) – Fresno Police’s Shot-Spotter technology has proven effective again. Officers say it is responsible for the arrest of a man who reportedly fired an automatic handgun. Officers say shots were automatically detected near the intersection of First and Clay in Southeast Fresno Wednesday night. When officers arrived they found two men drinking outside one…MORE

Funeral Service Moved For Valley Veterans Advocate

Funeral Service Moved For Valley Veterans Advocate

The funeral service for Dr. Charlie Waters, scheduled for Saturday, September 19th, at 10 a.m., has been moved to People’s Church.  It is located at 7172 North Cedar Avenue at Herndon Avenue. A reception will immediately follow the service. And, the Charlie Waters Memorial Fund has now been created.  Donors can go to any Bank…MORE

Lemoore Robbery Suspects Sought

Lemoore Robbery Suspects Sought

                On 9/15/15 at 9:23 a.m., Lemoore police officers responded to The Boston House of Pizza restaurant located at 1180 W. Bush St. for a robbery that had just occurred. Two males entered the business wearing black clothing and one was wearing a white hockey mask that concealed…MORE

“Attendance Matters” Program Launched To Combat Truancy

“Attendance Matters” Program Launched To Combat Truancy

  This week the Fresno County District Attorney’s Office, in partnership with the Fresno Unified School District, launched the “Attendance Matters Truancy Prevention Program” in an effort to combat chronic truancy in elementary schools in the Fresno Unified School District. The Attendance Matters Truancy Prevention Program aims to educate parents about the legal aspects of…MORE

Plans to Bring Granite Park Back To Life

Plans to Bring Granite Park Back To Life

The City of Fresno will be announcing a plan to bring Granite Park back to life. Mayor Ashley Swearengin will join City Manager Bruce Rudd, and Councilmembers Paul Caprioglio and Lee Brand outside the vacant Granite Park sports complex Thursday, September 17th at noon to announce a new agreement with local developers Terance Frazier and…MORE

Valley Locals Honored In Citizen Award Ceremony In Clovis

Valley Locals Honored In Citizen Award Ceremony In Clovis

CLOVIS (KMJ) — Community members who went beyond the call of duty to help out their fellow citizens – have themselves been honored for their service. In the Clovis Veterans Memorial District Wednesday morning, the ’26th Annual Fresno and Madera Counties Police Chiefs Association’s Citizen Award Ceremony’ saw companies and individuals from the two counties…MORE