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) — If you’ve had to make a call to customer service, you likely know how irritating automated phone systems tend to be. More…… MORE
USDA Seeking Applications for Rural Development Loans and Grants
USDA is seeking applications for loans and grants to help support the start-up or expansion of rural businesses. The funding is being provided through the Rural Economic Development Loan and Grant program. Under this program, USDA provides zero-interest loans and grants to local utilities, which use the funding to create revolving funds for projects…… MORE
Law Enforcement Reminds The Valley To Stay Vigilant After Brussels
FRESNO (KMJ) — The terrorist events in Brussels are now the subject of intense investigation, but law enforcement here in the valley say we need to stay vigilant too. Belgian officials have called for three days of national mourning, to honor those killed and injured after the two deadly attacks which took place Tuesday morning.…… MORE
Initative to Raise Minimum Wage Qualifies for November Ballot
(KMJ) – A ballot initiative to gradually increase California’s minimum wage to $15 by 2021 has officially qualified for the November 8th ballot. Tuesday, the California Secretary of State’s office certified that initiative organizers had collected the necessary 402,468 signatures to be immediately placed on the ballot. Known as “The Fair Wage Act of 2016,”…… MORE
Two Teens Arrested For Committing a Hate Crime in Oakhurst
(KMJ) – Madera Sheriff’s Detectives have arrested two juveniles, ages 15 and 16, in connection with vandalism in Oakhurst on Sunday night. Deputies say the suspects allegedly vandalized two vehicles owned by Yosemite High School Junior Varsity soccer coach Victor Salazar. They did so by smearing paint, mustard, and feces on them as well as writing…… MORE
Carter Campaign Rebuffs Allegations of Campaign Finance Law Violations
(KMJ) Fresno – Allegations of campaign finance law violations — filed against Fresno City Council Candidate Holly Carter. The complaint — filed with the California Fair Political Practices Commission by conservative activist Tal Cloud — claim that Carter paid her company — and made unlawful reimbursements — totaling more than $10,000. Carter Campaign Treasurer Jerry…… MORE
Skeletal Remains Found In Debbie Hawk Missing Person Case
New details about the Debbie Hawk case coming out of Kings County. The skeletal remains of the 47 year old South Valley woman — who’s been missing since 2006 — have reportedly been discovered in a field near Road 16 and Laurel in Kings County, as confirmed by the Kings County Sheriff’s Office. Debbie Hawk was…… MORE
Valley Assemblyman Wants To End “Unintended Consequences Of Prop 47”
FRESNO (KMJ) — A valley State Assemblyman has announced plans to close what he calls loopholes in the law, which have come into force since the introduction of Proposition 47. “Prop 47 is failure”, says Fresno Countys Sheriff Margaret Mims. “Since the passage of proposition of Proposition 47 our neighborhoods have become less safe”, says…… MORE
Fresno Police: Bank Robber Nabbed After Being Spotted By Citizen
A Fresno bank robber is nabbed after being spotted by a citizen. Fresno Police say 57 year-old David Sheridan robbed two banks in Downtown Fresno. Police Lieutenant Joe Gomez says it was around 10:00a.m. when Sheridan first hit City Bank on Fresno Street. “What happened is he went into City Bank first, he tried to…… MORE
Movie Being Made About Famed Surgeon, Former Fresnan
(KMJ) A Hollywood superstar is producing a feature film about a famed doctor with deep ties to Fresno. The screenplay is being written right now about the true life story of Dr. Alfredo Quinones-Hinojosa – better known as “Doctor Q”. He was an illegal immigrant from Mexico who made his way to Fresno in…… MORE
