Tobacco Industry Fighting CA’s Anti-Smoking Legislation

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) — California lawmakers have passed several tobacco-related measures in recent weeks, including those which would raise the purchasing age to 21, allow cities…MORE

6 Stabbed at Clovis Bar, 2 Arrested

(KMJ)  St. Patrick’s Day turned violent in Clovis overnight. A half dozen people were stabbed in a brawl at the Outlaw Tavern at Clovis Ave. and 3rd St. All six were hospitalized and are listed in stable condition. Two suspects were arrested.   Officers arrested 32-year-old Travis Turner for attempted murder. Clovis Police also arrested 35-year-old Cruz…MORE

George Lopez, Cedric The Entertainer Headline Fresno Show

(KMJ)  Cedric “The Entertainer” and George Lopez are headlining the Comedy Get Down tour and they’re coming to Fresno this Spring. Also taking the stage on Saturday, May 14 at the Save Mart Center: Eddie Griffin, D.L. Hughley and Charlie Murphy Tickets on sale Friday, March 25 at 10am at Ticketmaster.com.MORE

Bulldogs Fall To Utah 80-69

(KMJ)  Fresno State was scrappy.  But scrappy doesn’t always win games in the Big Dance. 3 seed Utah was just too big for the 14th seeded Bulldogs to pull off the upset.  The Utes, led by center Jakob Poeltl, dashed the Dogs hopes 80-69 in Denver’s Pepsi Center Thursday. Poeltl, who could be an NBA lottery pick…MORE

Study Says “Ag Gag” Laws Damage Consumer Trust

  Laws designed to prohibit hidden-camera filming substantially reduce trust in agriculture by U.S. consumers. Researchers at the University of British Columbia say the so-called “ag-gag” laws that criminalize secret recordings and obtaining employment under false pretenses is more likely to breed suspicion of farmers than to shield their public image. The Capitol Press reports…MORE

Two Arrested for Burglaries at Visalia Unified Schools

(KMJ) – Since August 2015 investigators from the Visalia Police Property Crimes Unit investigated  thefts at numerous Elementary and Middle Schools in the Visalia Unified School District. During the course of the investigation, the Department says several forensic leads including blood and fingerprint evidence were collected and analyzed by the Visalia Police Department and State Crime…MORE

A Link Between Home Values and Registered Criminals

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) — Average home values and equity tend to be lower, while foreclosure rates are often higher. According to a new RealtyTrac study, that…MORE

Report: Calif. Uninsured Rate Dropping, Affordability Still an Issue

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 percentage of those in the Golden State without health insurance dropped to 11 percent in 2014, according to new figures…MORE