(KMJ) – Former Fresno State and current Oakland Raiders quarterback Derek Carr and his wife Heather announced (via Instagram) the birth of their second child. Carr says Deker Luke Carr was born at 11:22 p.m. and weighed in at 9lbs 3oz. On his post, Carr writes, “You have been set apart young man and your…… MORE
Senate Procedural Vote on GMO Labeling Fails
A voluntary GMO labeling bill failed to receive enough votes Wednesday to clear a procedural hurdle. The Senate voted 48 to 49 against the voluntary labeling proposal by Senate Agriculture Chair Pat Roberts. The Kansas Republican was unable to reach a compromise with his committee’s top Democrat, Debbie Stabenow, who led the opposition. The bill…… MORE
Sheriff’s Deputies Arrest Pair For Ag Theft
(KMJ) – Detectives with the Fresno County Sheriff’s Office Ag Task Force have booked two men into the Fresno County Jail for Ag theft and drug possession. On Tuesday, March 15th, Ag detectives went to a home on the 3300 block of Stathem Street in Riverdale. Deputies say they were serving anan active warrant for a…… MORE
The Duo Behind ‘The Gallows’ Want Extras For Their Latest Project
FRESNO (KMJ) — The valley duo behind Fresno made feature film ‘The Gallows’, is looking for extras for their next project. Tremendum Pictures want a crowd to gather in front of Fresno City Hall on Saturday March 26th. “We love the idea of doing it in Fresno, just like we did ‘The Gallows’ in Fresno”,…… MORE
FUSD Students Enter Video In Great American NO BULL Challenge
Fresno Unified Students have entered a video in the 2016 Great American No Bull Challenge Video Contest. The No Bull Challenge’s mission is to empower teens to make an impact on and off campus —addressing bullying, cyberbullying, and digital responsibility. In the past two years, Fresno Unified Students received honors in the short video…… MORE
WANTED – Hit & Run Driver Who Injured Burn Center Doctor
The doctor who worked on injured Fire Captain Pete Dern – now needs help, himself – the victim of a hit & run.. Dr. William Dominic is the Director of the Leon S. Peters Burn Center at CRMC. “William J. Dominic, MD, FACS, is a Clinical Professor, Department of Surgery at the University of California San Francisco…… MORE
Research Group: ‘CA Water 4 All’ Measure Facing “Almost Certain Defeat”
FRESNO (KMJ) — A measure which would divert funds outlined for the state’s high speed rail project, and use it to pay for more accessible water, may not have enough support to go through. The California Water Alliance’s ‘CA Water 4 All’ measure aims to use bullet train money to pay for improved water storage,…… MORE
New Look at Traffic Congestion
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) — You might think your morning commute is stressful here in the valley; but, a new analysis of traffic congestion, might make you…… MORE
KMJ’s Ray Appleton Honored, Tells Story of Greased Watermelon & Nazi Doctor
(KMJ) The Ides of March proved to be a lovely day for KMJ’s Ray Appleton. On Tuesday evening, KMJ’s legendary talk show host was honored as the Boy Scouts Sequoia Council Citizen of the Year. The event at Pardini’s drew more than 100 local dignitaries, friends and family members. Fresno Mayor Ashley Swearengin, Ray’s son…… MORE
Obama Nominates Garland for SCOTUS
(CNN) – President Barack Obama’s decision to nominate Merrick Garland to the Supreme Court Wednesday morning means that at long last, the oft-short-listed candidate finally gets his shot. Garland is the chief judge for the Washington, D.C. appeals court, appointed by President Bill Clinton. A former clerk for Justice William Brennan, he’s served in private…… MORE
