WASHINGTON (CNN) – Donald Trump stumbled into a racially charged controversy Sunday, saying in an interview on CNN that he didn’t know enough to disavow former Ku Klux Klan grand wizard David Duke. Trump tried to clean up his comments on Twitter in the hours that followed his interview and on TV Monday morning amid…… MORE
Spotlight, DiCaprio, Mad Max Win Big at Oscars
(CNN) – “Spotlight” won just two awards at Sunday night’s 88th Academy Awards, but one of them was the night’s top prize: best picture. The film, about journalists investigating a sex abuse scandal involving Catholic priests, also won original screenplay. Leonardo DiCaprio finally won an Oscar. After four nominations without a win, the fifth time…… MORE
“Extremely Nervous And Sweating” Suspect Found With Glock Handgun
FRESNO (KMJ) — A man who Fresno Police says was visibly sweating, despite it being around 40°F outside, was found to have a good reason for his nervousness. It was early Sunday morning when officers heard several gunshots close to the intersection of Fresno’s Martin Luther King Boulevard and California Avenue, and then saw a…… MORE
Two Dead in Tulare Shootings
(KMJ) After a relatively quiet first two months of 2016, Tulare detectives are suddenly investigating the first two gun-related homicides of the year after a violent weekend. A pair of shootings, reported just minutes apart, left two men dead early Saturday morning. 25 year old Steven Williams was gunned down in front of his home on Tulare St. …… MORE
Dems Fail to Endorse Parra or Huerta
(KMJ) Daniel Parra originally had the pre-endorsement of the Democratic party. But that endorsement didn’t last long. On Sunday, at the California Democratic Convention in San Jose, the party pulled their endorsement. The reason? Because fellow democratic candidate for Congress, Emilio Huerta, forced a floor vote after appealing Saturday’s caucus victory by Parra. On Sunday, neither…… MORE
Black Fence Farm Owner Suing Over Tainted Horse Feed
A new lawsuit targets a Valley company for selling tainted feed, linked to the death of more than a dozen horses. A total of 13 horses were lost at the Black Fence Farm which operates near Clovis, showing horses and teaching children how to ride. Katie Flanagan is the farm owner, who announced on Thursday, February…… MORE
Fresno DA’s Office Makes List Of America’s Top 10 Animal Defenders
The Fresno District Attorney’s Office has made the list of America’s Top 10 Animal Defenders. The Animal Legal Defense Fund is honoring law enforcement, prosecutors, and legislators who make and enforce tough laws protecting animals. Fresno District Attorney Lisa Smittcamp, and Deputy DA’s Sydney Ricks (above left) and Lynette Gonzales (above right) are on the…… MORE
Reading & Beyond Among Non-Profits Getting Golden 1 Grant
Local literacy programs are getting a boost. This year, eight Central Valley non-profits working to advance literacy and programs for foster youth as they transition into adulthood were awarded a total of more than $157-thousand dollars from Golden 1 Credit Union. Among this year’s recipients; Reading and Beyond. “We are serving around 2,000 kids throughout…… MORE
Blanket Benefactors Bequeathed Big Bounty
FRESNO (KMJ) — The valley chapter of a national organization, which makes handmade blankets for children, has been given a significant donation. The Fresno Kings Madera Tulare Chapter of ‘Project Linus’ received $4,600 from this month’s community breakfast at Tachi Palace Friday morning. The group endeavors to help kids who are critically ill or in…… MORE
A Link Between Obesity and Your Memory?
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) — A higher body mass index can lead to poorer memory performance, according to researchers at the University of Cambridge. In a…… MORE
