FRESNO (KMJ) — The torch run for the Special Olympics of Northern California is coming through Fresno County, and they need help to make sure it gets the welcome it deserves. The run is taking place on Thursday, but a whole crowd of people are required to make its presence known and help raise money…… MORE
PG&E Criminal Trial Underway
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) — PG&E, California’s largest utility, is charged with obstructing investigators, following a deadly pipeline explosion. In 2010, the explosion of a natural gas…… MORE
Calif. Auditor Blasts Veterans Department’s $28 Million Computer System
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 State Auditor Elaine Howle is blasting the Department of Veterans Affairs, over an expensive, failed computer system. The department approved a…… MORE
U.S. Meat Industry Represents $1.02 Trillion in Economic Output
A new study shows the U.S. meat and poultry industry accounts for $1.02 trillion in total economic output, or 5.6 percent of gross domestic product. The analysis, commissioned by the North American Meat Institute, found the meat and poultry industry is responsible for 5.4 million jobs and $257 billion in wages. The report says…… MORE
Delays Expected At Yosemite National Park During First Family’s Visit
FRESNO (KMJ) — Officials at Yosemite National Park are warning of big crowds and a busy weekend as President Obama and his family take a tour of the picturesque Central Valley location. Record visitation would have been expected regardless, with Father’s Day encouraging locals to take a trip to see El Capitan et al alongside Dad.…… MORE
51Fifty Rocks Fresno To Break Down Stigmas of Mental Illness
(KMJ) – Livingston-Based 51Fifty Energy Drinks will hold its first-ever Music Fest in Fresno’s Woodward Park on Saturday, June 18th. The event kicks off at 11 a.m and showcases musical acts throughout the day. And, it does so with a very special purpose. A portion of every ticket so to the 51Fifty Music Fest goes…… MORE
AUDIO: Spokesman Denies Rumors that Fresno Mayor Swearengin Plans to Resign
FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ) — Rumors that Fresno Mayor Ashley Swearengin is planning to resign to take another job spread quickly on Thursday. City spokesman Mark Standriff called into the Chris Daniel Show, saying they’re patently false. … MORE
Happy Employees Are 12% More Productive
FRESNO (KMJ) – A study finds happy employees are 12% more productive Economists at the University of Warwick found happiness led to a 12% spike in productivity, while unhappy workers proved 10% less productive. As the research team put it, “We find that human happiness has large and positive causal effects on productivity. Positive emotions…… MORE
Fresno’s Tuolumne Street Bridge Being Rebuilt With Giant Girders
FRESNO (KMJ) — Giant girders are being installed to rebuild Downtown Fresno’s Tuolumne Street Bridge. It’s part of the High Speed Rail project, with the crossing being improved in order to accommodate the new line. There are 42 girders set to be put in place: each of them are between 98 and 149ft in length, weighing around…… MORE
Report: Appointing a Female CEO Comes at a Cost
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) — Companies who appoint a female chief executive officer risk seeing their share prices drop. Researchers the Northwestern University Kellogg School of Management…… MORE
