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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

Thousands In State Prize Money Available For Innovative Ideas

SACRAMENTO (KMJ) — Three state agencies each have $25,000 dollars to give away, but only to the those who have a good idea to help them do what they do. The three departments are: Caltrans – who want your ideas on improving areas such as crash barriers and reflective signs. The Department of General Services…MORE

Suspect Killed Fleeing Fresno Deputies, ID’d

Authorities say a motorist who was fleeing police following a domestic violence call crashed his car and later died. He has been identified as 39-year-old Jose Campana Ontiveros of Fresno. On Monday morning, police responded to a call southeast of Fresno from a woman who said her former boyfriend assaulted her and fired multiple rounds…MORE

Vehicle Break-In Caught On Camera

FRESNO (KMJ)  – On Friday, August 14th, at about 7 p.m., Fresno Police say the victim of this theft parked her white Toyota Forerunner next to the CVS pharmacy located at 5995 E. Kings Canyon.    When she about 5 minutes later, she found her vehicle had been burglarized. The victim’s purse, which was left inside…MORE

Chipotle ‘Speed Recruitment’ Taking Place September 9th

Chipotle ‘Speed Recruitment’ Taking Place September 9th

FRESNO (KMJ) — You’ve heard of speed dating – how about speed recruiting? Well that’s exactly what Chipotle are doing, they’re looking for 4,000 new employees and they’re interviewing them all in the space of three hours in locations all across the country. It’s all a part of their ‘National Career Day’ and it starts…MORE

Clovis Police Officer Arrested

Clovis Police Officer Arrested

Clovis Police Officer Chris Hutchison was arrested Monday on domestic violence charges. The event happened in Clovis, however the Fresno Count y Sheriff’s Department has investigated the matter. It did so at the request of the Clovis Police Department. Hutchison has been placed on paid administrative leave pending the outcome of both the criminal and…MORE

MLB Dip/Chew Ban Moves Forward in Sacramento

MLB Dip/Chew Ban Moves Forward in Sacramento

SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — California lawmakers are voting to ban a once-common practice in Major League Baseball, the use of chewing tobacco. The state Senate on Monday approved a bill prohibiting the use or possession of smokeless tobacco products on the playing field during a professional baseball game or practice. Republican Sen. John Moorlach of…MORE