FRESNO (KMJ) — Corporate sponsors could be coming to Yosemite National Park, and other National Parks right across the country, but we get a chance to have our say on the proposal before it comes into force. The official line is that policies on philanthropic support are being examined, but to you and me that…… MORE
Fresno State Basketball Star Arrested
(KMJ) – Fresno State men’s basketball player Karachi Edo is suspended indefinitely from the team after being arrested over the weekend on a domestic violence charge. 21-year old Edo, who is currently a junior, was arrested on a charge of misdemeanor battery and booked into Fresno County Jail just before 7 p.m. Friday. He was released…… MORE
Obama to Visit Hiroshima
WASHINGTON (CNN) – President Barack Obama will become the first sitting American president to visit the site of the U.S. atomic bomb attack in Hiroshima, Japan, later this month, the White House said Tuesday. Added to the end of a late-May Asia swing, the visit fulfills a wish Obama expressed early in his presidency to…… MORE
Multi-Year, Multi-Phase Construction Begins At CRMC
FRESNO (KMJ) – A multi-year, multi-phase expansion starts with pediatrics at Community Regional Medical Center. The Valley’s population is projected to increase nearly 18% over the next decade and 36% by 2036 – nearly twice as fast as California is estimated to grow. Most of that population growth in the region is expected among seniors…… MORE
2016 Nebraska and West Virginia Election Results
Nebraska Primary Your browser does not support the iframe HTML tag. Try viewing this in a modern browser like Chrome, Safari, Firefox or Internet Explorer 9 or later. West Virginia Primary Your browser does not support the iframe HTML tag. Try viewing this in a modern browser like Chrome, Safari, Firefox or Internet Explorer 9…… MORE
State Agencies Exceed Governor Brown’s Zero-Emission Vehicle Goal
FRESNO (KMJ) -California exceeds Governor Brown’s initial goals placing more zero-emission vehicles on roads. Nearly 12% of new light-duty vehicle purchases made by state agencies are now zero-emission, which exceeds Governor Brown’s goal of 10% set forth in his 2012 executive order which envisions 1.5 million zero-emission vehicles on California roads by 2025. The next…… MORE
State’s Tax On Olympic Medals And Winnings Being Examined In Sacramento
FRESNO (KMJ) — A state lawmaker wants to eliminate the tax California’s Olympic athletes pay on their winnings. Olympians who make the United States proud and win one of the coveted gold, silver, or bronze medals get a cash prize along with it. The winnings usually amount to $25,000 for gold, $15,000 for silver, or…… MORE
WalletHub: Fresno Among Worst Cities in Which to Launch a Career
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 is said to be the second-worst city in the U.S., when it comes to launching a career. That’s according to…… MORE
Gov. Brown Issues Executive Order Bolstering Water Conservation Orders
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
