(KMJ) 24 pounds of crystal meth are off the streets after a successful undercover investigation by Fresno Police. Chief Jerry Dyer announced the seizure Tuesday afternoon, saying the drugs had a street value of more than $200,000. 40 year old Juan Luis Calles Tapia of Modesto was arrested after he was pulled over in northwest…… MORE
Olivier, Miller Spar Over HSR on KMJ
(KMJ) Assembly candidates Clint Olivier (R-Fresno) and Ted Miller (D-Caruthers) joined KMJ’s Broeske & Musson in studio for a debate Tuesday. Among the hot topics, High Speed Rail and water storage. Dr. Joaquin Arambula turned down numerous offers to participate. They are running in a special election to replace former Assemblyman Henry T. Perea who…… MORE
4.8 Mag. Quake Rattles Valley Floor
(KMJ) Did you feel it? A magnitude 4.8 earthquake struck just after 3pm Tuesday shaking much of the central valley. The U.S. Geological Survey says the epicenter was near Big Pine – just south of Bishop. The temblor rattled the KMJ studios in NW Fresno and was felt as far south as Bakersfield. There…… MORE
Calif. AG: Millions of Residents Potentially Affected by Numerous Data Breaches
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) — As the job market recovers, Americans appear to be more confident in their career prospects, giving them more time to focus…… MORE
More Calif. Homeowners Buying Flood Insurance Policies
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) — Unlike the 1998 El Nino season, which caused $550 billion in damage, California homeowners are not waiting to purchase federal flood…… MORE
Survey: More Americans Working to Balance Their Professional, Personal Lives
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) — As the job market recovers, Americans appear to be more confident in their career prospects, giving them more time to focus…… MORE
Visalia Cold Case Murder Suspect Caught In Mexico
A cold case homicide suspect is brought to custody, 27 years after the murder took place. The murder happened in 1989, in the parking lot of a Visalia bar, where a scuffle took place. Steve Guerra, who in his 20’s, was stabbed to death, and another man also died in the incident. Detectives believe Elio Benavente…… MORE
Non-Profit Being Granted Access To The State’s Students’ Records
FRESNO (KMJ) — A California non-profit is being granted access to personal information about the state’s children. The data is being handed over as the request of the ‘California Parent’s Association’ and Morgan Hill Concerned Parents Association. It’s as a result of a lawsuit filed against the state’s department of education, to determine if schools…… MORE
Sal Quintero Files Nomination Papers For County Seat Election
(KMJ) Fresno – Sal Quintero is running for the Fresno County Supervisor seat in District 3 that Henry Perea will leave empty in his bid for Fresno mayor. On Tuesday, February 16th, Quintero filed his nomination papers at the County Clerk’s Office in Downtown Fresno. “Three of four of the things that we really want…… MORE
State Rail Planners Want The Public’s Opinion On Future Ideas
FRESNO (KMJ) — Caltrans is looking for the public’s opinion on plans to improve rail connections throughout the state. Their intention is to plan out the next 20 years of rail and community connections. The state’s transport operator say they’d like to better understand the public’s wants and needs when it comes to both passenger…… MORE
