Category Archives: Local News

Urine-Corroded Light Pole Falls, Crushes Car

Urine-Corroded Light Pole Falls, Crushes Car

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) — At least it wasn’t a bridge collapse caused, in part, by a buildup of pigeon dung. Instead, it was a…MORE

State Makes Final Payment on $15 Billion Bond

  California is set to make its final payment today on $15 billion in costly borrowing championed a decade ago by then-Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger. As one of his first major actions in office, the Republican governor led a bipartisan campaign in 2004 to persuade voters to approve the bonds to close the state’s budget deficit.…MORE

What Does the Clean Power Plan Mean for California?

What Does the Clean Power Plan Mean for California?

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) — President Obama has unveiled his Clean Power Plan, which over the next 15 years, will mandate that states address climate…MORE

CA Minimum Wage Initiative Cleared to Collect Signatures

CA Minimum Wage Initiative Cleared to Collect Signatures

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’s minimum wage would rise by $1 each year until it reaches $15 an hour in 2021, if a union-backed…MORE

Corcoran Man Held on Child Sex Charges

Corcoran Man Held on Child Sex Charges

(KMJ) Fresno, CA –  A disturbing arrest has been made in Corcoran. Police say 46 year old Richard Gonzales, who goes by the nickname “Monica”, has been jailed in Kings County on charges of sodomy of a minor and possession of child pornography. His bail has been set at $280,000.  There is no update on…MORE

Fire Damages Fresno Home

At 8:30 Tuesday morning, Fresno Fire responded to the 7900 block of north Baird Ave to tackle a home on fire. A woman inside the home was woken up by her smoke detector and notice smoke in her back yard. She went outside and discovered the doghouse on fire, with flames extending to the back…MORE

Fresno Pair Wanted In Connection With Shooting Death

Fresno Pair Wanted In Connection With Shooting Death

FRESNO (KMJ) — Two men are wanted in connection with the death of a man in east central Fresno. The shooting took place a week ago, just after midnight on July 28th, close to the intersection of Maple and Shields. Officers found a 29 year old victim with a gunshot wound who later died from…MORE

Fresno Police Search For This Homicide Suspect

The Fresno Police say on Sunday, June 21, 2015, just before midnight, officers responded to the Johnny Quik at 6840 N. Golden State for reports of an injured subject. Officers found Anthony Quintero, age 40 of Fresno, with a head injury. He was transported to CRMC where he died 4 days later as a result…MORE

Update: Willow Fire Containment at 80%

Update: Willow Fire Containment at 80%

FRESNO (KMJ) — There’s some good news coming from the site of the Willow Fire today as containment is up and some evacuation orders have been lifted. Crews have been making good progress on both the northern and southern flanks of the fire, focusing on hot spots along it’s perimeter to bring the blaze under…MORE

Oakland Cop Shot By Sex Suspect

Oakland Cop Shot By Sex Suspect

OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) – Oakland police say an officer is in stable condition after being shot by a sexual assault suspect. The shooting occurred around 1:30 a.m. Monday when officers went to a home to follow up on a sexual assault reported the previous night. Police Chief Sean Whent says the suspect came out of…MORE