Survey: Neither Political Party Truly Helps the Middle Class

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) — Neither political party is truly supportive of the middle class, so say a majority of Americans, according to a new Pew…MORE

Study: Moderate Exercise Most Beneficial

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 saying “modesty is the policy,” appears to apply rather well to your exercise habits. According to a new study published…MORE

Predators Targeting Young Victims Using kik App

A phone app has been the gateway for pedophiles to access children – with deadly results. It’s called “kik.” What parents need to know is that kik does not offer any parental controls and there is no way of authenticating users. “Kik allows you to establish an account using a user name – you do…MORE

Free Tax Preparation For Low Earning Valley Residents

FRESNO (KMJ) — Residents of both Fresno and Madera Counties can get their taxes done for free. The ‘Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Program’ was put together by United Way of Fresno and Madera Counties, and is open to anyone who earns $62,000 dollars or less. “We recognize that affordable tax preparation services are out of…MORE

Presidential Race Sidelines TPP Vote

Senate Agriculture Chair Pat Roberts says a vote on the Trans-Pacific Partnership is not expected until after the November Elections. Roberts delivered that message to the National Association of State Departments of Agriculture The trade deal was formally signed earlier this week, but still needs approval from the member countries. Roberts, along with House Agriculture…MORE

Fresno Property Register Cracking Down On Vacant And Blighted Homes

FRESNO (KMJ) — The City of Fresno is continuing to crack down on homes being left abandoned with what it’s calling the ‘Vacant/Blighted Property Register’. It comes after the historic Renhorn Home was the latest to suffer a complete loss after a fire ripped through the structure. Fire investigators believe it had been vacant for…MORE

Family Asks Help Finding Relative Suffering From Dementia

On Monday, February 1st, at about 6 a.m., Ellsworth McLaurin, who suffers from Dementia, was last seen in his home located in the 4100 block of East Dayton. In the past, McLaurin has walked away from his home but was found a short time later. The family is concerned for his safety because of his…MORE

Grizzlies & Edison High Collecting For Deondre Howard Memorial

    The Fresno Grizzlies are pitching in to raise money to remember a star athlete whose life was cut short. Deondre “Day Day” Howard played baseball and football for the Edison High School Tigers and Fresno City College. “He had this incredible heart, I mean he was small in stature but his heart was…MORE

Two Arrests After Gambling Machines Discovered Inside Fresno Apartment

FRESNO (KMJ) — Two people have been arrested after an alleged illegal gambling operation was uncovered in central Fresno. MAGEC (the multi-agency-gang-enforcement-consortium) were serving an unconnected warrant inside one of the Summerset Village Apartments. But inside they say they found computers and gambling machines. “They had a bank set up at a table where multiple…MORE