Category Archives: Local News

Gov. Brown Vetoes Drone Regulations

Gov. Brown Vetoes Drone Regulations

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 vetoed legislation, which called for prohibiting flying a drone less than 350 feet above private property, without the owner’s…MORE

Laton Football Theft Suspects Caught

Laton Football Theft Suspects Caught

(KMJ)  Three teenagers are facing charges related to a recent theft at the Laton Youth Football Program. On Wednesday, Fresno Co. Sheriffs deputies arrested a 15 year old boy and 18 year old’s David Padilla and Alexis Barajas (Pictured). Padilla remains in custody while Barajas has posted bond and bailed out of jail. Investigators say…MORE

Derek Carr Named Raiders Captain

Derek Carr Named Raiders Captain

ALAMEDA, Calif. (AP) — Derek Carr’s mindset for his second NFL season opener is quite a bit different than what it was a year ago as a rookie. After being picked as the starter just days before last year’s opener, Carr is now firmly entrenched in the starting role and as one of the faces…MORE

Training Exercise Brings More Jets To Fresno

(KMJ) – Starting Thursday, members of the California Air National Guard’s 144th Fighter Wing in Fresno will be participating in a military exercise with visiting F-16 Fighting Falcons from Arizona’s 56th Fighter Wing. The exercise, slated to run through September 25, will test the wing’s aircraft generation capabilities while also testing the combat flying skills…MORE

Atwater Trio Suspected of Recording Murder

Atwater Trio Suspected of Recording Murder

(KMJ)  Three Merced County men are jailed on murder charges.  A murder, which valley investigators say was recorded on cell phone video.  Detectives say the Atwater trio tied up a man, stabbed him to death and recorded the attack with a cellphone video camera.  They were arrested after the ex-girlfriend of one of the suspects…MORE

Captain Pete Dern’s Send-off From CRMC

Captain Pete Dern’s Send-off From CRMC

Fire Captain Pete Dern goes home. After nearly six months, 22 surgeries and hours of rehab, Dern is now home with his family. He was released from CRMC to a crowd waiting outside, as hundreds of firefighters, Chief Kerri Donis, community members, Dern’s family and hospital staff including Leon S. Peters Burn Nurse Sandra Yovino…MORE

Rough Fire Expected To Remain Active As Dry Weather Predicted

Rough Fire Expected To Remain Active As Dry Weather Predicted

FRESNO (KMJ) — The Rough Fire now stands more than 110,134 acres burnt and only 29% contained. That containment figure is down from yesterday. More than 2,000 firefighters are working the blaze, and the hot dry weather is proving to be an issue. Unfortunately, the National Weather Service say that’s going to continue for at…MORE

Parnagian Family Gives $1.5M to Children’s Hospital

Parnagian Family Gives $1.5M to Children’s Hospital

(KMJ)  A prominent valley family is helping Valley Children’s Hospital with a $1.5 Million gift. The Parnagian family, owners of Fowler Packing, is sending $1 million to back the Children’s Child Life Program which specializes in helping families understand diagnoses and treatments. The additional $500,000 will go to the Children’s Fund.  In turn, the hospital…MORE

Calif. Moves to Bolster Online Privacy

Calif. Moves to Bolster Online Privacy

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 California State Assembly has approved the California Electronic Privacy Act, which aims to prevent government access to electronic communications without a warrant.…MORE

Financial Issues Top the List of Concerns for Most Americans

Financial Issues Top the List of Concerns for Most Americans

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) — Financial issues occupy the thoughts of Americans more than their career, physical well-being, or love life. According to personal finance website GOBankingRates.com, living…MORE