Cooling Centers Opening Up To Keep Valley Locals Out Of The Heat

FRESNO (KMJ) — Cooling centers in Visalia, Fresno, and Madera County are all open today, to help the public deal with the rising temperatures, but those in Merced County remain closed. It comes as the week’s worth of rising temperatures continues. It’s prompting valley cities to take action, and open up the cooling centers to…MORE

First 5 Fresno County Awards Millions to Community Partners

FRESNO (KMJ) – First 5 Fresno County Commission awarded $10.6 million to 14 different organizations, on Wednesday June 1st, to provide services to young children and their families across Fresno County. “Investments in early childhood make a lasting impact in the future of our community by creating positive outcomes for Fresno County’s children and their…MORE

Fresno Author Helping To Get Valley Children’s Patients Into Reading

MADERA (KMJ) — A literary program at Valley Children’s is now benefiting from a local author’s work. The aim of the center’s literacy program is to get a book into the hands of every child who comes through their healthcare network, and encourage them to read regularly. “I just want to hopefully put some smiles…MORE

Unaccompanied Immigrant Children Have Best Chance Of Asylum in Calif.

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) — Immigrant children arriving at the border alone are more likely to be given asylum here in California, compared to other regions of…MORE

Survey: More Workplaces Going Casual

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 days of a coat and tie appear to be slowly fading. According to a new OfficeTeam survey, both managers and employees…MORE

Police Chief: UCLA Shooting Was Murder-Suicide

(Photo from AP) LOS ANGELES (AP) — The Latest on a fatal shooting at UCLA (all times local): 12:20 p.m. The Los Angeles police chief says the shooting of two men at UCLA was a murder-suicide. Chief Charlie Beck said Wednesday there was no continuing threat and the campus is safe. The shooting occurred in…MORE

The Supreme Court Says Farmers Can Challenge Wetlands Determinations

The Supreme Court ruled unanimously that landowners can challenge the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers “judicial determinations” on wetlands in court. The ruling could have broad ramifications because it raises questions about the future of the Clean Water Act, which prohibits “the discharge of any pollutant” without a permit into “navigable waters,” which it defines,…MORE

More Details On Hillary Clinton Planned Fresno Campaign Stop

(KMJ) –  Democratic presidential front-runner Hillary Clinton will make a campaign stop in Fresno on Saturday, it has been confirmed. The regional director for the California Democratic Party confirms that the specific timing and location of Clinton’s visit are still being arranged. But her visit would bring the last remaining major party presidential candidate to…MORE

Fresno Police Department Holds Swearing-In Ceremony

FRESNO (KMJ) – The Fresno Police Department held its Swearing-In / Promotional Ceremony, on Tuesday May 31st. at City Hall Council Chamber.   The Department honored six police cadets, nine police officer recruits, five lateral police officers, one information services manager, and promoted two police sergeants and one police lieutenant. Many from diverse backgrounds like…MORE

Clovis Sixth Grade Students Become ‘Chief For A Day’

CLOVIS (KMJ) — Clovis Police welcomed an influx of Chiefs, and they’re all from the sixth grade. It was a part of Clovis PD’s ‘Chief for a day’ competition, which was the prize offered to those who won an essay competition within a number of Clovis’ elementary schools. The essays answered the question ‘if I…MORE