Category Archives: Local News

It’s Crunch Time for the Calif. Legislature

It’s Crunch Time for the Calif. Legislature

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) — California lawmakers have returned to work, with more than 300 bills awaiting action in the final week of this year’s regular session.  Governor…MORE

Burglar Found Stuck in Clovis Attic

(KMJ) – Neighbors called Clovis Police just after 3pm on Labor Day after they saw a man enter a home in the 100 block of Elm Avenue.  Witness told the officers they knew the owner was not home. Officers attempted to call the man outside.  But, when he did not respond, they went inside.  There,…MORE

Armed Teen Wounded in Officer-Involved Shooting

Armed Teen Wounded in Officer-Involved Shooting

(KMJ)  A 17 year old boy is recovering after being shot by a Fresno Police Officer early Saturday morning. Investigators say the teen had carjacked a woman at a convenience store around 2am at Clinton & Blythe. Officers spotted the stolen SUV about a half hour later and a high speed chase ensued.  The teen,…MORE

Storyland Opens In Time For Labor Day

Storyland Opens In Time For Labor Day

Storyland is now open in time for Labor Day but it almost didn’t happen. Back in March, the amusement park located at 890 W. Belmont Ave announced there was no money and the gates would close indefinitely. In an effort to save Storyland, a group of community leaders formed a new board and began implementing…MORE

Final Ten New Business Entries In Downtown Fresno Competition Revealed

Final Ten New Business Entries In Downtown Fresno Competition Revealed

FRESNO (KMJ) — A Downtown Fresno competition has selected the final ten businesses proposals, in a contest which will see one of them get everything they need to set up shop. It’s called the ‘Create Here Business Plan Competition and the semi finalists have now been chosen. “The winner receives a prize package worth over…MORE

Baby Falls Out of Car, Visalia Mom Arrested

Baby Falls Out of Car, Visalia Mom Arrested

(KMJ)  A 10 month old baby boy is recovering from numerous injuries after falling out of a moving car on Thursday. Visalia Police say the boy’s mother, 26 year old Ashley Cowell, had placed her son in the backseat of the vehicle but did not put him in a child safety seat. Investigators say the…MORE

Calif. Receives Failing Grade for Small Business Friendliness

Calif. Receives Failing Grade for Small Business Friendliness

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 Golden State has received a failing grade, just as it did in 2014, in an annual survey examining small business friendliness. That’s…MORE

CA Bill Would Protect Immigrant Victims of Crime

CA Bill Would Protect Immigrant Victims of Crime

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 Assembly has approved a measure, which aims to help immigrant victims of crime avoid being detained or deported. Law enforcement would…MORE

1 Dead, 2 Hurt in Sac City College Shooting

1 Dead, 2 Hurt in Sac City College Shooting

SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — Law officers searched for a gunman after one man was shot to death and two others wounded in a parking lot at the edge of a Sacramento community college campus, officials said. The suspect ran from the scene after the shooting near a campus baseball field on Thursday afternoon, and was…MORE

Cosmopolitan Bar & Grill Breaks Ground on New Downtown Site

Cosmopolitan Bar & Grill Breaks Ground on New Downtown Site

  A Fresno icon is moving to make way for the High Speed Rail. The Cosmopolitan Bar & Grill broke ground for its new site, next door to the Selland Arena. Will people make the switch from the old location to the new? Jim Parnegian – one patron thinks so: “This move here to where…MORE