Category Archives: Local News

Reward Out For Fresno Man’s Arrest

Reward Out For Fresno Man’s Arrest

FRESNO (KMJ) — Fresno Police are actively searching for a man who demanded money from his ex-girlfriend and punched her in the face. The incident originally happened around three weeks ago – and Officers say Tyrone Taylor was high on methamphetamine and pushed his ex over when he couldn’t grab her purse. Taylor is wanted…MORE

Report: CA Lags in Anti-Smoking Efforts

Report: CA Lags in Anti-Smoking Efforts

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 is lagging, when it comes to discouraging tobacco use. California passed one of the nation’s first bans…MORE

Profits Rise Despite Fewer Flipped Homes

Profits Rise Despite Fewer Flipped Homes

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) — 30,000, or 4.5% of all single-family homes sales in the second quarter of 2015, were those that had been flipped.…MORE

Honey Oil Lab Raided in NW Fresno

(KMJ) Fresno, CA     Fresno Police raided a home near Debra and El Paso Ave on Wednesday and uncovered a large drug operation.  Investigators say they found more than 20 pounds of marijuana, stolen mail, a stolen gun and a honey oil lab.  Three people were arrested, including Sarah Avedisian (pictured).MORE

Fatty Acid Forces SoCal Beach Closure

SANTA MONICA, Calif. (AP) — A section of beach in Santa Monica is open Thursday following a brief closure caused when a substance later determined to be a fatty acid washed ashore. Los Angeles County lifeguards said late Wednesday that the chunky white substance was linoleic (lihn-oh-LAY’-ick) acid — but they have yet to figure…MORE

Angry Orchard Bottles Recalled, Explosion Fears

Angry Orchard Bottles Recalled, Explosion Fears

FRESNO (KMJ) — Specific batches of a popular cider brand are being recalled – over fears the bottles could explode. Angry Orchard say they could break or overflow on opening due to re-fermentation increasing the pressure on the inside of the glass. No illnesses or injuries have been reported, but the FDA say you can…MORE

Marking 70 Years Since Hiroshima

There was a moment of silence in Hiroshima, Japan today to mark the 70th anniversary of the day the U.S. dropped an atomic bomb on the city. The blast killed 140,000 people. A ceremony was held this morning in Hiroshima’s peace park, near the epicenter of the attack. The bomb and another one dropped on…MORE

Allegations of Child Abuse At SLO Boot Camp

Four Southern California police officers have been arrested on suspicion of child cruelty for allegedly abusing youngsters at a boot camp. Two Huntington Park officers and two from the South Gate force were arrested this week by deputies from the San Luis Obispo County Sheriff’s Office, which says they were released on bail. The investigation…MORE

Giant Red Blimp Leads Changes Coming To Fresno State’s Bulldog Stadium

Giant Red Blimp Leads Changes Coming To Fresno State’s Bulldog Stadium

FRESNO (KMJ) — There are some big changes coming to Fresno State’s bulldog stadium – and it’s not just the players. HD video scoreboards and a new sound system are two of the bigger budget improvements coming to bulldog stadium. But when it comes to bringing the crowds in to support the local team –…MORE

Student Loan Debt Forces Millennials to Delay Major Life Events

Student Loan Debt Forces Millennials to Delay Major Life Events

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 burden of student loan debt presents a major challenge to the U.S. economy. According to a new survey by Bankrate, it’s forced…MORE