FRESNO (KMJ) – An alarming social media post is a hoax… According to the Facebook post — women in the Valley were being abducted and the police were trying to cover it up. Fresno Police Chief Jerry Dyer says that’s a load of hooey. Chief Dyer says they are looking into where the false posts…… 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
Central Valley Astronomers Hosting Star Parties
FRESNO (KMJ ) – The Fresno based Central Valley Astronomers (CVA) is one of the oldest clubs of its kind in the country, founded in 1952. The CVA held a star party on June 11th at the River Park Shopping Center, which gave people the chance to see the International Space Station pass overhead. The CVA encourages…… MORE
Report: Calif. Failing to Produce Enough STEM Graduates
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 public colleges and universities are failing to produce enough STEM majors. STEM is an acronym for science, technology, engineering, and math.…… MORE
LAO: CA State Engineers Contract Most Expensive Deal in Over a Decade
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 new report by the nonpartisan Legislative Analyst’s Office shows a tentative labor contract with California’s craft and maintenance workers, is the…… MORE
Obama Calls Trump Dangerous, Updates ISIS Fight, Orlando Aftermath
WASHINGTON (CNN) – President Barack Obama on Tuesday unleashed a blistering verbal assault on Donald Trump and his “dangerous” proposal for a ban on Muslims entering the country, saying the suggestion violates the principles of American democracy and generates rage among would-be extremists. Dismissing the “yapping” from “politicians who tweet,” Obama described Trump’s suggestions as…… MORE
Mayor Announces 9.5M Midtown Trail Project
FRESNO (KMJ) – Mayor Ashley Swearengin kicked-off of the Midtown Trail Project that will connect the Clovis Old Town Trail with a new seven-mile trail extending to Blackstone and Shields Avenues in central Fresno. Mayor Ashley Swearengin joined City Manager Bruce Rudd, Council members Steve Brandau and Paul Caprioglio, and Clovis Mayor Nathan Magsig at the…… MORE
