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
UC Davis Educator Says Industry Should Stand up for GMO’s
In a Wall Street Journal Opinion piece, a California Agriculture Education official says farmers and the food industry needs to stand up for GMO’s by labeling them. Richard Sexton, Chair of the University of California-Davis Agriculture Department, along with his son Steve, a public policy professor at Duke University, wrote the opinion piece. They…… MORE
CHP Officer Critically Injured In Highway 180 Accident
(KMJ) – A California Highway Patrol Motor Officer remains in critical condition following a collision on Highway 180 Tuesday afternoon. The CHP says the Officer was responding to reports of a crash on the 180 between Clovis and Peach around 5:30 p.m. According to officers, the driver of a pickup truck did not see the…… MORE
30 Handguns Stolen From Fresno Gun Shop
FRESNO (KMJ) – 30 handguns are stolen from a gun shop in Fresno. Fresno County’s Sheriff’s Deputies believe American Firearms at 4089 North Clovis Avenue by Ashlan was robbed sometime after 6pm Monday night. Sheriff’s Spokesperson Tony Botti says they believe the robber gained entry through the roof. Detectives are working with members of the…… MORE
California’s Last Nuclear Power Plant Set To Close Within Ten Years
FRESNO (KMJ) — The state’s last nuclear power plant is set to close in less than a decade. Calls to shut down the Diablo Canyon site have been present for a number of years. Fears of earthquakes in particular, caused the facility in San Luis Obispo County to come under significant scrutiny. That’s despite that…… MORE
