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CA Water Use Drops 31.3% in July

CA Water Use Drops 31.3% in July

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) — Even amid hot, dry conditions, California water use dropped 31.3 percent in July, compared to the same month in 2013, exceeding the governor’s…MORE

Study: CA Drivers Are The Nation’s Most Stressed

Study: CA Drivers Are The Nation’s Most Stressed

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 improving economy has created an unprecedented slowdown from one end of the Golden State to the other, causing drivers to become some…MORE

Drought Relief Through Crowdfunding

Drought Relief Through Crowdfunding

    Crowdfunding campaign for California drought relief   FRESNO, Calif. (AP) – A group of nonprofit organizations and businesses has started a crowdfunding campaign to assist families affected by the state’s drought and wildfires … the California Drought Relief Fund will support state relief organizations assisting families who are in need of water, primarily…MORE

Social Media Push to Bring Tom Hanks to Kerman

Homecoming is the event of the year at Kerman High School. And this year students want Hollywood heavyweight Tom Hanks to lead the homecoming parade. The school’s big event will do Tom Hanks movies as its theme. But, in an effort to go one step farther, students have start a social media campaign to try…MORE

“Rough Fire” 25% Contained

(KMJ)  The Rough Fire has grown to nearly 56,000 acres with containment at 25%. The US Forest Service says 1,950 personnel are currently assigned to the lightning-sparked fire which continues to burn a few miles north of Hume Lake. All campgrounds in Kings Canyon National Park are now closed until further notice.  The Kings Canyon…MORE

DA Will “Try To Save The Kid” Alleged To Have Started The Willow Fire

DA Will “Try To Save The Kid” Alleged To Have Started The Willow Fire

MADERA (KMJ) — The minor alleged to have started the Willow Fire is expected to be let out of juvenile detention into his mother’s custody. It’s ahead of his court date, set for just over a week’s time. A clinic in Fresno has been selected to then psychologically evaluate the minor. The Willow Fire scorched…MORE

Poll: Support for Undocumented Health Coverage Increasing in CA

Poll: Support for Undocumented Health Coverage Increasing in CA

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) — 58% of registered California voters favor providing Medi-Cal, to all of the state’s undocumented residents. According to the latest Field poll, that’s up…MORE

California Preps for El Nino Storms

California Preps for El Nino Storms

SANTA ANA, Calif. (AP) — While drought-plagued California is eager for rain, the forecast of a potentially Godzilla-like El Nino event has communities clearing out debris basins, urging residents to stock up on emergency supplies and even talking about how a deluge could affect the 50th Super Bowl. Roofers, on the other hand, are reveling…MORE

Search Intensifies For Missing Hiker

Search Intensifies For Missing Hiker

(KMJ) – The Fresno County Sheriff’s search and rescue team is ramping up its efforts to locate a hiker still missing in the Sierra National Forest. 62-year old Miyuki Harwood got separated from her group early Friday morning. The group was hiking near Horsehead Lake, which is about 100 miles northeast of Fresno. Wednesday morning,…MORE

Visalia Police Search for Missing Teen

(KMJ) Visalia Police14-year old Eleana Marie Salazar was reported missing around 7:30 Sunday Night.  Officers say she was last been seen at her home at 5:00 PM. Salazar is described as having brown hair that is slightly longer then shoulder length and brown eyes.  She  is approximately 5’4″, 130 pounds and was last seen wearing…MORE