Cruz Slams “Sniveling Coward” Trump

WASHINGTON (CNN) – An angry and emotional Ted Cruz on Thursday ripped into Donald Trump for his attacks on Cruz’s wife, Heidi, and declined to say whether he would support Trump if he’s the Republican presidential nominee. “Donald, you’re a sniveling coward and leave Heidi the hell alone,” Cruz told reporters in Dane, Wisconsin. Asked…MORE

Comedian Garry Shandling Dead at 66

FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ) — Comedian Garry Shandling has passed away. Shandling was an acclaimed sitcom writer, actor, and producer, with a career spanning more than 4 decades. He also hosted a show on HBO, and appeared in several movies. Shandling died at a hospital in Los Angeles at age 66.MORE

Fresno’s Underground Gardens Asking For Your Votes To Win National Poll

FRESNO (KMJ) — The Forestiere Underground Gardens is up against some of the most well known underground attractions in the country in a big public vote. The valley attraction is only one of two California sites in the list of twenty (the other being Old Sacramento Underground), put together by USA Today. They’re asking the…MORE

Can a Fall Affect Older Drivers’ Safety?

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) — Older motorists who have a history of falling, are 40 percent more likely to be involved in a traffic collision. That’s according…MORE

California Gets $1.1 Billion in Corinthian Colleges Case

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) — Corinthian Colleges, a now-bankrupt system, operated several schools, including Heald College here in Fresno. The federal and state governments cracked down on…MORE

ConAgra Plans National GMO Labeling

  ConAgra Foods is the latest to say it will use labels disclosing the presence of genetically modified organisms in its food nationwide. Other food giants, including General Mills, Campbell Soup, Mars and Kellogg have made similar decisions regarding GMO labeling across the country. Pro Farmers First Thing Today reports the labeling decisions are in…MORE

Two Arrested In Fresno Convenience Store Armed Robbery

(KMJ) – Detectives with the Fresno County Sheriff’s Office arrest two men they say are responsible for an armed robbery at a 7-Eleven store early Monday morning. Deputies were called to the store, located at 385 West Shaw after getting reports of an armed robbery.  Security footage showed two men wearing mask and carrying handguns…MORE

One Killed In Fresno Officer Involved Shooting

(KMJ) – Fresno Police say officers tried to speak to two men “acting suspiciously” while hanging out outside a liquor store on Blackstone near Yale just before 4 p.m. Wednesday. Investigators say when officers approached the men, they took off running. Fresno Police Chief Jerry Dyer told the media one of the suspects then turned down…MORE

KMJ Celebrates 94 Years In The Valley

We’re celebrating a birthday as KMJ turns 94 today. Back in March of 1922, the station first began broadcasting in Fresno. It was originally owned by the San Joaquin Light and Power Corporation, and later acquired by the McClatchy Newspaper Company in 1925. At the outset of World War II, the Department of War selected…MORE