FRESNO (KMJ) — Staff at Fresno Chaffee Zoo are welcoming some recently born additions. There are six new red wolf pups: three males and three females. Alongside them four warthog piglets, and two red-ruffed lemurs. The red wolf pups came into the world on May 2nd 2016, the first birth for mother Azalea. The second litter…… MORE
CDC: Millions of Kids Suffer Concussions Each Year, Many Go without Treatment
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) — As many as 2 million children and teenagers a year. According to the CDC, that’s the estimated figure of young people in…… MORE
Study: No Simple Answer When it Comes to Alcohol Consumption, Heart Health
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) — When it comes to the question of whether drinking alcohol is good or bad for heart, there’s really no simple answer. That’s…… MORE
Direct Payments Expected to Rise in 2016
The U.S. Department of Agriculture says direct payments made to farmers are expected to increase roughly 31 percent this year to $13.9 billion. Direct farm program payments are those paid directly by the U.S. Government to farmers and include fixed payments, crop price and revenue-based payments, and other payments such as conservation payments and disaster…… MORE
Special Olympics Northern California Torch Run Needs Volunteers
FRESNO (KMJ) — The torch run for the Special Olympics of Northern California is coming through Fresno County, and they need help to make sure it gets the welcome it deserves. The run is taking place on Thursday, but a whole crowd of people are required to make its presence known and help raise money…… MORE
PG&E Criminal Trial Underway
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) — PG&E, California’s largest utility, is charged with obstructing investigators, following a deadly pipeline explosion. In 2010, the explosion of a natural gas…… MORE
Calif. Auditor Blasts Veterans Department’s $28 Million Computer System
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 State Auditor Elaine Howle is blasting the Department of Veterans Affairs, over an expensive, failed computer system. The department approved a…… MORE
U.S. Meat Industry Represents $1.02 Trillion in Economic Output
A new study shows the U.S. meat and poultry industry accounts for $1.02 trillion in total economic output, or 5.6 percent of gross domestic product. The analysis, commissioned by the North American Meat Institute, found the meat and poultry industry is responsible for 5.4 million jobs and $257 billion in wages. The report says…… MORE
Delays Expected At Yosemite National Park During First Family’s Visit
FRESNO (KMJ) — Officials at Yosemite National Park are warning of big crowds and a busy weekend as President Obama and his family take a tour of the picturesque Central Valley location. Record visitation would have been expected regardless, with Father’s Day encouraging locals to take a trip to see El Capitan et al alongside Dad.…… MORE
51Fifty Rocks Fresno To Break Down Stigmas of Mental Illness
(KMJ) – Livingston-Based 51Fifty Energy Drinks will hold its first-ever Music Fest in Fresno’s Woodward Park on Saturday, June 18th. The event kicks off at 11 a.m and showcases musical acts throughout the day. And, it does so with a very special purpose. A portion of every ticket so to the 51Fifty Music Fest goes…… MORE
