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
Study: Prayer May Suppress Alcohol Cravings
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) — Those trying to beat their battle with the bottle, might turn to prayer. New York University researchers say prayer appears to…… MORE
Report: 1 in 3 Antibiotic Prescriptions are Unnecessary
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) — According to a new study published in the Journal of the American Medical Association, 30 percent of oral antibiotics prescribed in U.S.…… MORE
Alleged Fresno Rapist Caught
FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ) — Fresno County Sheriff’s deputies have a man in custody, who they believe is responsible for kidnapping and raping a 21-year old woman. At gun-point, 24-year-old Yair Flors of Parlier is said to have forced the woman into a truck on McKinley near West, around 6:30 Wednesday night. He then dropped her off near Whitesbridge…… MORE
Cage-Free Egg Trend Based on Misinformation
The National Association of Egg Farmers charged the cage-free egg trend as being based on misinformation. The claims came as 7-Eleven announced it would become the latest company to switch to cage-free eggs. The convenience store chain expects to complete the change by the year 2025. While the idea of cage-free chickens produces a thought…… MORE
Stolen Madera Big Rig Recovered at Fresno County Chop Shop
(KMJ) – The 2006 blue Freightliner rig belonging to Richard lest Dairy of Madera stolen over the weekend has now been recovered thanks to a tip to police. On Wednesday, the California Highway Patrol says officers received a call from a man who witnessed the stolen big rig being driven near Kerman. When the multi-agency Central…… MORE
