FRESNO (KMJ) – The City of Fresno’s credit rating has moved up two notches. Mayor Ashley Swearengin made the announcement Thursday, June 23rd at City Council, received a round of cheers and applause. “Our overall city credit rating is going from a Triple B+ to an ‘A.’” – Mayor Ashley Swearengin. Mayor Ashley Swearengin says…… MORE
Water And Symbolism Now Flowing Through Fresno City Hall’s Fountain
FRESNO (KMJ) — The City of Fresno’s water fountain is once again in operation, after lying dormant for seven years. It was last seen working in 2009, but budget cuts and expensive repairs forced it to be switched off. However the money to bring it back was found, and the fix was made to bring it…… MORE
Report: Local Economy on Track for Further Expansion
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 San Joaquin Valley Business Conditions Index was above the growth-neutral threshold for the thirtieth consecutive month. Fresno State’s Craig School of…… MORE
Calif. Bill Would Tighten Standards for Concealed-Carry Permits
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) — Following a ruling by the U.S. 9th Circuit Courts of Appeals that Californians do not have a constitutional right to carry concealed…… MORE
Meat Stays On Military Menus
The House of Representatives recently passed the Defense Department Appropriations Act with an amendment that said meat will remain an option for members of the military. The amendment was offered by Nebraska Republican Adrian Smith, and it prohibits the Defense Department from excluding meat in its food service program manual. The U.S. Coast Guard…… MORE
Suspect Wanted For Stealing Beer Turns Himself In
(KMJ) – A 19-year old sought for stealing beer and fighting with the clerk of a Selma mini-mart has turned himself in to Fresno County Sheriff’s Investigators. Cody Mathers (pictured above in a still from surveillance video) made off with several cases of beer after an altercation with an employee at Lee’s Market on Highland…… MORE
One Suspect From Shooting Near 41 Freeway In Custody
FRESNO (KMJ) – Fresno Police responded on Wednesday June 22, just before 1:30 to a call of shots fired from a Black Mercedes at another car near Fresno and Santa Ana Streets. Police officers combed the neighborhood near Ashlan and the 41 Freeway in Central Fresno looking for two suspects . That’s the area where FAX Officers…… MORE
Police Hunting “Coward” Responsible For The Death Of 20 Month Old Child
FRESNO (KMJ) — Police are now actively searching for a man described as a “coward” by Chief Jerry Dyer, allegedly responsible for the death of a toddler. The shooting put two others in the hospital, and took place in Central Fresno Tuesday night close to the intersection of First Street and Tulare Avenue. Audio from…… MORE
Bill Aiming to Increase Transparency in Legislature Advances
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) — A bill aiming to increase Californians’ ability to monitor the actions of the Legislature has cleared another hurdle. The Legislative Transparency Act,…… MORE
Despite Debt & High Costs, Millennials Still Pursuing American Dream
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) — Contrary to stereotypes that they tend to “live for the moment,” and delay the responsibilities that come with growing up, most millennials…… MORE
