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
Check Your Brush Before You Fire Up The Grill
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) — Summer is the season for outdoor grilling, and a wire brush is a necessity for keeping the grill clean. The University of…… MORE
Calif. Bill Would Expand Program to Get Old Clunkers off the Roads
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 that would provide more financial incentives for low-income Californians to ditch their older vehicle for a newer, cleaner car is…… MORE
USDA Issues Latest Ag Export Forecast
Agricultural exports in fiscal year 2016 are projected at $124.5 billion, which is $500 million below the February projection. The Hagstrom Report says it’s also $15.2 billion dollars below fiscal year 2015. USDA says grain and feed exports are forecast at $27.7 billion, up $500 million from the February forecast. The rise in grain and feed…… MORE
Gov. Brown Endorses Hillary Clinton, Bashes Trump
(KMJ) As Sen. Bernie Sanders sweeps through California and rises in the polls, Gov. Jerry Brown is endorsing Hillary Clinton for President. Gov. Brown, who has apparently swept aside his long-running feud with Bill Clinton, posted the following letter Tuesday morning on his website: “On Tuesday, June 7, I have decided to cast my vote…… MORE
Gang Member Arrested for Clashing with Police At Anti-Trump Rally
(KMJ) – A man caught on video clashing with Fresno Police at an anti-Trump rally on Friday is now in custody. Fresno Police say the man, identified as 24-year old Rigoberto Vera taunted officers, yelled obscenities and also tried to remove officers’ batons. Officers recorded him using department body cameras and also gathered other intelligence from…… MORE
Sen. Bernie Sanders Rallies the Valley
DELANO, California (CNN) – As the political calendar slows this Memorial Day weekend, Bernie Sanders is full steam ahead in California, where he has spent the past few days learning about farmworker conditions in the central valley of California, already incorporating his concerns into his stump speeches at his crowded rallies. His motorcade crossed hundreds…… MORE
California Rookie Rossi Wins 100th Indy 500
(KMJ) Alexander Rossi won the 100th running of the Indianapolis 500 on Sunday. It was an improbable run for the rookie driver from Nevada City, California. The victory at the Brickyard was also his first win in the IndyCar Series. Rossi spent most of his early professional driving years in Europe. “I have no idea…… MORE
Trump Rally Draws Loud Protest, FPD Maintains Control
FRESNO (KMJ) – Thousands came to Fresno’s Selland Arena on Friday to see Donald Trump at his Central Valley rally. Trump was met with cheers by a crowd that included members of the ag industry who were anticipating him talk about water. He did not disappoint. The GOP presidential nominee met with the ag leaders prior…… MORE
