FRESNO, Calif. (AP) — A weeks-old Central California wildfire found new power and surged across a highway, forcing the evacuation of 1,000 people from their homes, authorities said. Strong high pressure over the area will keep warmer and drier conditions over the blaze Wednesday and could pose a challenge to firefighters, even as a cooling…… MORE
MODESTO, Calif. (AP) — Three current and former California Highway Patrol officers, a prominent criminal defense attorney and four others were formally charged Tuesday in connection with the disappearance and death of a Northern California man. Investigators say attorney Frank Carson arranged the killing of 26-year-old Korey Kauffman. Carson suspected Kauffman and others of stealing…… MORE
FRESNO (KMJ) — A national food company has given a truck-sized donation of food to help the people most at need in the valley. All 40,000 lbs of frozen chicken landed at the Community Food Bank in Fresno, and it all came from Tyson Foods. The group say they want to help the 280,000 people…… MORE
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) — Fewer than one in five working Americans are saving more retirement than were last year, according to a new Bankrate survey. 14% are…… MORE
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 Democrats have reintroduced the End of Life Option Act, which would permit physician-assisted suicide. Assemblyman Mark Stone is among a coalition inspired…… MORE
Yosemite National Park officials say a woman hiking above Upper Yosemite Fall survived a nearly 25-feet plunge over the weekend. The hiker, identified as 28-year old Anja Welten of The Netherlands, landed on a granite slab and broke her pelvis on Saturday. She was about 100 yards from the trail and just above where Yosemite…… MORE
The U.S. Geological Survey says a 3.2 magnitude earthquake struck just before 4:00 am about 10 miles South-Southwest of Kettleman City. The USGS also says the epicenter was located about 27 miles Southeast of Coalinga. So far, there are no reports of any damage or injures.… MORE
The possible overdose death of a teenage girl is being investigated by Fresno Police. 15 year old Houa Hue attended a local rave, Saturday night. An anonymous source, emailed KMJ News alleging that police did not do enough to stop the death of the girl — who may have overdosed on ecstasy. Fresno Police Spokesperson…… MORE
Gov. Jerry Brown’s plans for massive water tunnels have yet to win approval, but a report shows California already is planning to take up to 300 farms to acquire land for the project. A 160-page report prepared by state contractors lays out plans to move rapidly to eminent domain to acquire land for two,…… MORE
FRESNO (KMJ) — Plans to ship water on trains from the Midwest to the valley are being proposed. Companies, governments, and individuals have already been approached to participate in the operation of a water test train, using a fleet of more than 300 railcars dedicated to the project. “The beauty of a plan like this…… MORE
