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) — Governor Jerry Brown has issued an executive order to continue water savings as the drought persists. The order expands on existing statewide…… MORE
Bio-Based Motor Oil Tested in Federal Vehicles
The Defense Department has begun testing bio-based oil in Federal vehicles. Soy Growers dot com says the tests include the use of oil that’s a 25-40 mix derived from agricultural products like canola or soybean oil, as well as animal fats. The tests are taking place at four Air Force Bases and a Department of…… MORE
Calif. Teen Labeled “ISIS” in Yearbook
(CNN) – Bayan Zehlif is not Isis. Or ISIS. But that’s how the Muslim student discovered she was identified in the latest edition of the yearbook at her Rancho Cucamonga, California, high school. Zehlif posted a photo of her yearbook photo to Twitter, saying only, “I guess I’m Isis in the yearbook …” “I am…… MORE
Clovis Double Murder Manhunt Shifts to Paso Robles
(KMJ) Clovis Police are searching for the suspect wanted in connection with a double homicide – the first and second of 2016 for the city. CPD says two women were found stabbed to death early Saturday morning at a home on the 700 block of Omaha Ave, near Nees and Willow. A witness identified the suspect as…… MORE
Charges Filed Against Man Accused of Kidnapping, Raping Fresno Woman
FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ) — Charges have been filed against the man accused of kidnapping and raping a woman west of Fresno earlier this week. 24-year-old Yair Garcia Flores of Parlier allegedly forced the 21-year-old victim into his truck at gunpoint. The Fresno County District Attorney is charging Flores with multiple felony counts, including enhancements for using…… MORE
“Unusual” And “Difficult To Forecast” Weather Moves Through The Valley
FRESNO (KMJ) — We have a chance of showers in the valley for the remainder of the week, and the National Weather Service says it’s not something we often see at this time of year. It also brings a welcome change from the heat we’ve had over the past few days, with highs around 70°…… MORE
Calif. Slowly Recovering from Drought Conditions
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) — For the first time in 3 years, less than 90 percent of the Golden State is in a drought. That’s according to…… MORE
Study: Being Even Slightly Overweight is Problematic
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) — Some might say being just a little overweight isn’t a major problem. However, according to new research covering more than 30 million…… MORE
Outcry Overturns Certified Humane Beef Announcement
An outcry from Canadians upset with the decision has forced Earls Restaurants to reverse its plan to source 100 percent Certified Humane beef. Meatingplace reports that the outcry, which started on social media, led the chain to announce it will still source beef from Canada. The 100 percent Certified Humane beef plan by Earl’s…… MORE
Fresno Building Healthy Communities Opens New Skate Park
FRESNO (KMJ) – Rippers, grab your boards – an old skate park in Central Fresno is revealing its new look. Fresno Building Healthy Communities is to thank for the new skate park at Romain Park, and was celebrating the grand opening with a community celebration and ceremonial ribbon cutting on Thursday, May 5th. “From our standpoint, from…… MORE
