FRESNO (KMJ) — Bill Clinton’s visit to the Central Valley, as part of his wife’s campaign for President, now has a confirmed site where it’ll all take place. But time is quickly running out to get everything ready as the Secret Service only has a few days to secure the area ahead of his appearance.…… MORE
Local Jobless Rates Improve
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) — Fresno County added 10,100 jobs during April, bringing the unemployment down rate from 10.6 percent to 9.7 percent. The agriculture industry posted…… MORE
Study: Simple Lifestyle Changes Shown to Dramatically Reduce Cancer Deaths
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) — Making simple lifestyle changes could mean a dramatic reduction in the risk of dying from cancer, according to new research published in…… MORE
Elderly Fresno Woman Charged With Husband’s Murder
FRESNO (KMJ) — Fresno Police say an elderly woman is being held for the murder of her husband. Officers state that the body was discovered on Thursday, May 12th inside Gloria Villa’s Fresno home, near Shields and Blythe, west of Highway 99. They say they found her 78-year old husband Bernie deceased. He was thought…… MORE
Monsanto Reviewing Bayer Proposal
Monsanto publicly announced late Wednesday that the company was reviewing a proposal by Bayer AG to acquire Monsanto. Earlier in the week, BASF and Bayer were reportedly interested in acquiring the St. Louis, Missouri-based company. Monsanto confirmed the company has received what officials call an “unsolicited, non-binding proposal” from Bayer, subject to “due diligence,…… MORE
Calif. Senate Approves Ambitious Gun Bills
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) — 11 gun-related bills have passed the California State Senate. Among them, is SB 1235, which calls for increasing regulations on ammunition sales,…… MORE
Suspect In Amber Alert Still On The Run – Victim Found Safe
FRESNO (KMJ) — A teenager who was the subject of an Amber Alert, is now safe. Stockton Police says the 15 year old was found at a store in the city Thursday morning, but they continue to look for the suspect Alex Quinones (pictured above). He was last seen wearing no shirt, black pants, and…… MORE
Weaker Farm Economy Could Squeeze Agriculture Lenders
Leading agriculture lenders could feel the squeeze of a weaker farm economy thanks to heavy portfolios in farmland. Fitch Ratings said this week in a report that farm lenders may see some assets deteriorate, but the relative strength of the Farm Credit System and a less volatile interest rate should ease the impact. Fitch…… MORE
Tip to Crime Stoppers Leads to Arrest of Robbery Suspect
(KMJ) – A tip to Valley Crime Stoppers leads to the arrest of a Fresno robbery suspect. Fresno Police say 38-year old Joey Pena (pictured above) tried to cut a clerk with a box cutter at Circle K Store at 4211 North First Street while allegedly stealing a few items. This all happened around 9…… MORE
City of Fresno Says Adult Store Cannot Occupy Former Silver Dollar Hofbrau
FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ) — More controversy stemming from reports that the former Silver Dollar Hofbrau restaurant on Shaw Avenue off Freeway 41 will become a Hustler Hollywood store. The store is known for its lingerie, sex toys, and other adult material. However, City of Fresno Spokesman Mark Standriff tells KMJ News, “The new owners have…… MORE
