(KMJ) Fresno – Recently, KMJ reported that the Central California Blood Center was low on supply – about 9% – now on this Good Friday, it’s dropped below 3%. Ongoing trauma and emergency room use up-and-down the valley caused the demand for blood to spike. So, all donors are needed as soon as possible. Central…… MORE
Healthcare Employees Spreading Easter Cheer
(KMJ) Fresno – UnitedHealthcare Employees Spreading Easter Cheer… More than 1,500 Easter baskets will be delivered by UnitedHealthcare employees and local volunteers this week to children at nine nonprofit organizations across California. 80 Easter baskets are being handed out in Pinedale to the Boys&Girls Clubs of Fresno County. Sandra Chaney is the Director of Community Relations…… MORE
Easter Safety Tips For Pet Owners
(KMJ) Fresno – Easter means candy and that can be bad for your pets…. Chocolate can be fatal to your dog or cat — The darker the chocolate, the more toxic it is. Chocolate contains a caffeine-like stimulant substance that can cause vomiting, diarrhea, hyperactivity, increased pulse, and even seizures. In addition, the fat…… MORE
Lake Shasta Continues to Rise
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 recent El Nino-fueled storms are bringing some long-sought-after relief to drought-stricken California. Lake Shasta, the Central Valley’s key reservoir, has risen…… MORE
UC Davis Study: Pot Smokers Suffer in Middle Age
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) — Another study taking a look at the effects of persistent marijuana use. According to researchers at UC Davis, regular pot smokers suffer…… MORE
Pentagon: ISIS #2 Believed Killed
(CNN) The Pentagon said Friday that it had killed ISIS’ number two leader, Abd al-Rahman Mustafa al-Qaduli. Analysts believe al-Qaduli would have been expected to take control of the day-to-day running of ISIS if its leader, Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi, was killed or incapacitated. Defense Secretary Ash Carter announced the death at a press conference. “We are…… MORE
Senators Pressing for Review of Syngenta Deal
The Wall Street Journal reports Senator Chuck Grassley and other U.S. lawmakers are pushing for USDA to have a formal role in considering ChemChina’s planned takeover of Switzerland’s Syngenta. Grassley, a top agriculture Senator from Iowa, says the $43 billion takeover of Syngenta could pose risks to the security of America’s food supply. Further,…… MORE
Police Arrest One of Fresno’s “Most Wanted”
(KMJ) – Fresno Police say they spotted one of the City’s “Most Wanted” suspects sitting in the passenger seat of a vehicle early Friday morning. 36-year old Michael Delsid sat in an SUV with 25-year old Brittany Lewis (pictured below) behind the wheel in the area of Chestnut and San Gabriel. Officers say they pair…… MORE
Loaded Gun on Vehicle Dashboard Leads to Fresno Man’s Arrest
(KMJ) – A traffic stop by Fresno Police leads to the arrest of a man who Officer’s say had a loaded handgun resting on his dashboard. Officers pulled the vehicle over after they say they saw the driver, 25-year old Donavin Caldwell, commit a traffic violation near Roosevelt and Belmont in Southwest Fresno. As…… MORE
OIS Shooting Details Revealed From Fresno Police Body Cam
(KMJ) Fresno – Investigators have reviewed body camera worn by Fresno Police in Wednesday’s officer involved shooting to breakdown the events leading up to shots being fired. Undercover officers were watching two suspicious men near Scotty’s Liquor store on Blackstone and Yale, on March 23rd. When questioned, the two men took off running, and repeatedly…… MORE
