Fresno Fire Captain Pete Dern’s story made national news, and it will once again, Friday, April 8th, on CNN. Under the title “Beyond the Call of Duty” the dramatic footage from last March shows Captain Dern and his crew battling a house fire. Firefighter Kory Kalanick is interviewed and shares what it was like trying…… MORE
Fresno State To Face First Amendment Claims
The Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals is ruling that Fresno State must face First Amendment claims for disciplining an outspoken student who confronted two professors, back in 2011. Neil O’Brien approached the pair with a video camera — seeking comment on a poem — that criticized America. The professors declined to answer and filed complaints…… MORE
DeChambeau Shoots Even Par, Spieth Leads Masters
(KMJ) Bryson DeChambeau fired an even par 72 Thursday in his first round at The Masters. The amateur from Clovis East High School was one under for most of the day until an unfortunate bogey on 15. He scrambled to make pars the remainder of the way, including a near-perfect chip on 17. Playing partner…… MORE
California Poll: Trump Leads Cruz by 7%
WASHINGTON (CNN) – GOP front-runner Donald Trump is leading Texas Sen. Ted Cruz in California, a new poll shows, one of the final primary contests before the Republicans head to the party’s convention in July. Trump is the pick of 39% likely Republican voters, while Cruz has the support of 32%, according to a poll…… MORE
California Urged to Learn from Washington, Colorado’s Pot Experiences
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) — If the Golden State is to legalize recreational marijuana, it should form a highly-regulated market, for both recreational and medical use. That’s…… MORE
Whole Milk or Skim Milk?
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) — Full-fat dairy, such as whole milk, appears to be better for your health than low-fat products, such as skim milk. Adults with…… MORE
Fertilizer Industry Study Finds the Sector Supports 500,000 Jobs
A new study finds the fertilizer sector contributed more than $162 billion and more 500,000 jobs to the U.S. economy in 2014. The Fertilizer Institute announced the economic impact study this week that the organization says quantifies the fertilizer industry’s contribution to the U.S. economy. The study, conducted for The Fertilizer Institute by John Dunham…… MORE
Gender Neutral Dress Code Now In Force At Clovis Unified
CLOVIS (KMJ) — The much fought over dress code at Clovis Unified School district – has been changed. Among a raft of adjustments, the biggest differences include striking out gender specific rules for things such as hair length, whether male students can wear dresses or skirts, and on tank tops and athletic wear. At a…… MORE
Sanger Gang Member Arrested For Domestic Battery
(KMJ) – Wednesday night, Fresno Police were called to the Burger King at 3482 West Shaw for reports of a domestic disturbance. When they arrived, they learned 35-year old Marcos Escutia had just left the business after he threatened to shoot his wife while they were there. Officers say they found Escutia walking away from the…… MORE
Fresno State Engineering’s New 3D Scanner & Other Tech Showcased
(KMJ) – Fresno State engineering students and faculty were joined by Victor E. Bulldog III to demonstrate the latest technologies in mechanical and geomatics engineering. A special interactive project called the Augmented Reality Sandbox creates models by shaping real sand with simulated rain, virtual topography and water. 3D materials scanned by the University’s new electron microscope are…… MORE
