Stay on WOTUS Likely Holds into 2017

  A federal court order shows arguments on the merits of a lawsuit against the Waters of the U.S. rule will likely be scheduled beyond February of next year. DTN reports a court order this week from the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit in Cincinnati appears to keep the stay in place,…MORE

Report: Modesto is New Car Theft Capital, Fresno 13th Worst

(KMJ)   Fresno is no longer the car theft capitol of America. That dubious title now belongs to our neighbors to the north – Modesto. The National Insurance Crime Bureau is out with its annual car theft report and it says Modesto had the most stolen cars, per-capita, in 2015. Fresno is ranked 13th, Bakersfield was 3rd,…MORE

Tulare Man Arrested For The Murder of His Roommate

(KMJ) – Tulare County Sheriff’s Deputies arrested a Tulare man for the murder of his roommate. Deputies were called to the 225000 block of Munson Road just East of Tulare around 8:30 Wednesday morning.  Inside, they found the body of 34-year old Brandy Delores Parra.  Deputies quickly determined her death was suspicious and Investigators ruled…MORE

$50K Reward Offered for California Serial Killer

(KMJ)  The hunt is on, again, for an elusive serial killer that ravaged California in the ’70’s and ’80’s.  The FBI announced a $50,000 reward Wednesday as they renewed their search for the man they say committed at least 12 homicides, 45 rapes and dozens of burglaries across California. The suspect, now thought to be in…MORE

Fresno Mayor Delivers State Of City

FRESNO (KMj) – Fresno’s Mayor deliver’s the ‘State of the City’ address Wednesday, June 15th. “Struggle” is the word Mayor Ashley Swearengin chose to describe her last 8 years. The Mayor said long-delayed proposals like the water infrastructure, and Fulton Mall Reconstruction projects, Bus Rapid Transit, the Blackstone corridor, and Restore Fresno finally launched. She…MORE

Arrest Made In Hit And Run Of CRMC Burn Center Surgeon

FRESNO (KMJ) — A traffic stop and a tip from a member of the public helped bring in a hit-and-run suspect, who police say severely injured a Fresno surgeon. Doctor William Dominic, the leader of the team who helped with the recovery of Fire Captain Pete Dern, was himself severely injured while cycling home from…MORE

Experts: Eat More Whole Grains, Live Longer

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) — Nutritionists have long advised replacing processed white grains with whole grains. According to the latest research that advice could result in a…MORE

Study: Listening To Sad Music Can Be Therapeutic

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) — Listening to sad music can be therapeutic. A new study published in PLOS One says such compositions can help you lighten your…MORE

California Water Crisis Could Get Worse

  Deputy Secretary Mike Connor of the U.S. Interior Department heads to California this week to discuss the state’s worsening water crisis. Politico reports that he will meet with state officials and water users as the water challenges continue to get bigger. California water users and their legislative allies were surprised by a couple of proposals…MORE