Los Angeles (CNN) Ted Cruz’s highly unusual move announcing that he would name Carly Fiorina as his running mate certainly brought him a major splash of attention this week. But any predictions about how much Fiorina can help him in the complex California primary on June 7 are, at best, a wild guess. Cruz was looking…… MORE
KMJ EXCLUSIVE: TRUMP PROMISES WATER HELP TO FRESNO
(KMJ) In an exclusive interview with KMJ talk show host Ray Appleton, GOP Presidential front-runner Donald Trump discussed the central valley’s water crisis and Fresno’s rising crime rate among other pressing issues. LISTEN HERE Coincidentally, just minutes after Trump ended his interview with KMJ and headed off to headline the GOP California Convention in Burlingame,…… MORE
Calif. Gun Control Initiative Advances
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 Safety for All initiative has received enough signatures to qualify for the November ballot. California Lieutenant Governor Gavin Newsom says his…… MORE
Sanger Hosts Relay for Life
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 Relay for Life gets underway Saturday morning at Sanger High School. Pam Viar, a committee member, says they’re raising money for…… MORE
UC-Davis Report on Livestock and Green House Gas Emissions
The American Feed Industry Association is pleased to support a white paper from the University of California-Davis on greenhouse gas emissions from livestock. The paper is titled “Livestock’s Contribution to Climate Change: Facts and Fiction.” The document dissects animal agriculture and other areas that produce greenhouse gas emissions, with the consensus that the livestock…… MORE
Valley Law Enforcement Taking Part In DEA’s ‘Drug Take-Back Day’
FRESNO (KMJ) — The federal government wants to reduce personal stockpiles of prescription drugs – in an effort to save lives here in the valley and across the nation. The DEA have collected and destroyed 2,762 tons of prescription drugs over the last five years. And on Saturday, they’re continuing the effort coordinating the ‘National…… MORE
Costa Mesa Chaos: Anti-Trump Rally Turns Violent
Costa Mesa, California (CNN) Scores of protesters took to the streets Thursday night outside a Donald Trump campaign event here, drawing out police officers in riot and tactical gear and on horseback who sought to disperse the crowd. The crowd gathered in the streets outside the OC Fair & Event Center as Trump addressed several…… MORE
Council Approves Changes To Fresno Blight Rules
FRESNO (KMJ) – By a 6-0 vote, Fresno City Council approved ordinance changes to target blighted properties. Under the City’s current ordinance property owners are accountable for their property…but now the City of Fresno can go after whoever is responsible for chronic problems — making property managers and even tenants responsible for nuisance issues. “It will give us…… MORE
Fresno Fire Department Battles Two Alarm Blaze
FRESNO (KMJ) – Fresno Fire responding to a blaze in Fresno…. They got the call just before 2:00, Thursday afternoon. Fire Spokesperson Hector Vasquez says they arrived at a house on the 4500 block of East Holland, just west of the 168 Freeway. “There was reports of the occupant using some type of generator –…… MORE
Attempt To Keep Popular Elementary School Principal Goes To The Board
FRESNO (KMJ) — A bid to keep a popular school principal in place has been brought in front of the Fresno Unified School District board, but the board says it’s the Superintendent’s decision. More than a hundred people took that fight to keep Principal Sandra Toscano at Addams Elementary to the board meeting Wednesday night.…… MORE
