FRESNO (KMJ) — After months of campaigning, the almost 18 million Californians registered to have their say in the democratic process can finally do so. But only on one day only: Tuesday June 7th 2016. Across the valley, and the state, those eligible to cast their ballot are doing so in this Consolidated Presidential Primary…… MORE
Obesity Rate Increases Among U.S. Women
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) — Despite the hundreds of millions of dollars that have been spent to combat obesity, the epidemic continues. Updated figures published in the…… MORE
Calif. Bills Aim to Increase Transparency in Legislature
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) — Two bills aim to increase Californians’ ability to monitor the actions of the Legislature. A proposed constitutional amendment by Democrat Lois Wolk…… MORE
Former FDA Commissioner Worried over GMO Labeling
Former FDA Commissioner Margaret Hamburg under the Obama administration says GMO labeling could send the wrong message to consumers. Hamburg says GMO labeling worries her the most, adding she worries about entering a period “of what some call science denialism out of fear,” according to Politico. Hamburg says mandatory labeling potentially sends the message that…… MORE
Arrest Made In Visalia Shooting That Wounded Four Men
(KMJ) – The Visalia Police make an arrest in connection to an early Monday morning shooting that wounded four men. Officers say they arrested 27-year old Samule Bermudez of Tulare around 6 p.m. Monday. Investigators believe he was responsible for a shooting at The 5th Quarter Sports Bar and Restaurant in Visalia just before 1…… MORE
AP Count: Clinton has Delegates to Win Democratic Nomination
WASHINGTON (AP) — Hillary Clinton has commitments from the number of delegates needed to become the Democratic Party’s presumptive nominee for president, and will be first woman to top the ticket of a major U.S. political party. An Associated Press count of pledged delegates won in primaries and caucuses and a survey of party insiders…… MORE
Extreme Heat Dangerous For Pets
FRESNO (KMJ) – Extreme heat – dangerous… for pets… “It’s something that I never thought about until I was in this field. I’ve seen some of the injuries that come in – it’s not that you even think of… ‘Oh, fluffy wants to go for a walk – lets go for a walk.’” – Dr.…… MORE
Submit your Picture with Dad to win Front Row tickets! Copy for Review
Just in time for Father’s Day, News Talk 580 & 105.9 KMJ invites you to submit your “Picture with Dad” online for your chance to score a pair of FRONT ROW tickets to see James Taylor and His All-Star Band. Submit a new or old photo of you and your dad and use it to…… MORE
Burnt Body Found Could Have Connection With Previous Homicide
KINGS COUNTY (KMJ) — A body found inside a burning vehicle just before midnight Sunday night, could be linked to a previous murder. Deputies with Kings County Sheriff’s Department responded to a call about a vehicle fire, close to the intersection of First Avenue and Houston Avenue (not far from the border with Tulare County).…… MORE
CA Supreme Court Clears Way for Brown’s Prison Population Reduction Initiative
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 California Supreme Court has cleared the way for voters to decide this November whether to approve Gov. Jerry Brown’s ballot measure,…… MORE
