Category Archives: Local News

Coalition Proposes Prop. 30 Extension

Coalition Proposes Prop. 30 Extension

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 voter-approved Prop. 30 tax hikes are set to expire in 2018, and a coalition of education advocates are already seeking to extend…MORE

National Guard Recruiter Pleads Guilty in Fraud Scheme

National Guard Recruiter Pleads Guilty in Fraud Scheme

(KMJ) – 33-year old Nicholas Huerta of Fresno has plead guilty to one count of wire fraud for a fraud scheme involving military recruiting bonuses. According to Federal court documents, the United States Army contracted with Document and Packaging Broker Inc. (DOCUPAK) to administer the Guard Recruiting Assistance Program (G-RAP). If a Recruiting Assistant referred…MORE

Phillips to be Arraigned in Cellmate’s Murder

Phillips to be Arraigned in Cellmate’s Murder

(KMJ) – Troubled former NFL player Lawrence Phillips has been charged with first-degree murder in the death of his cellmate at Kern Valley State Prison. The 40-year old is suspected of killing Damion Soward. Officials determined that Soward, 37, was strangled to death in April. Phillips, once one of college football’s most electrifying stars when…MORE

Lakers Sign Fresno Center Robert Upshaw

EL SEGUNDO, Calif. (AP) — The Los Angeles Lakers have signed center Robert Upshaw to a multiyear contract. The Lakers announced the deal Monday. The 7-foot Upshaw led the nation with 4.5 blocked shots per game until his dismissal from the University of Washington’s team last season. He went undrafted after leaving school two years…MORE

Study: Calif. Snowpack Lowest in 500 Years

Study: Calif. Snowpack Lowest in 500 Years

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) — Six months after Governor Jerry Brown stood in a snowless Sierra Nevada meadow and ordered unprecedented water restrictions due to low snowpack, researchers…MORE

Walker Cancels Appearance at CA GOP Convention

Walker Cancels Appearance at CA GOP Convention

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) — Republican presidential candidate Scott Walker will not be headlining the party’s convention in Anaheim this weekend. The Wisconsin governor has made scheduling changes,…MORE

Feeding Evacuated Horses From Rough Fire

Feeding Evacuated Horses From Rough Fire

  Evacuations from the Rough Fire have been affecting not only humans but here in the Valley Ag country, livestock as well. One valley horseman is working hard — keeping horses safe. When the Rough Fire hit, Guy Adams took on the duties of helping care for with dozens of horses that have been evacuated.…MORE

Watch Out for Wildlife Week

Watch Out for Wildlife Week

(KMJ) – SACRAMENTO – Caltrans and the California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) remind motorists to remain alert for wildlife near roadways during Watch Out for Wildlife Week, which runs September 14-20. “Motorists need to be alert when traveling through wildlife areas,” said Caltrans Director Malcolm Dougherty. “This will protect the public and animals,…MORE

New Rough Fire Evacuation Warnings

New Rough Fire Evacuation Warnings

(KMJ) – New evacuation warnings have been issued as the Rough Fire moves away from the Giant Sequoias. Fire crews say the flames did burn through the Grant Grove area but not much damage was done. and the General Grant tree was spared. The Rough Rire now covers more than 135-thousand acres. And, as of…MORE

Ole Miss Rebels Crush Bulldogs 73-21

OXFORD, Miss. — Chad Kelly’s brilliant passing performance provided evidence that Mississippi’s quarterback race has ended. Now the junior has the Rebels’ offense on quite a roll heading into next week’s Southeastern Conference showdown with Alabama. Kelly threw for 346 yards and four touchdowns, including three of them to Quincy Adeboyejo, to lead No. 17…MORE