Nancy Reagan Laid to Rest

Posted on March 11, 2016

Mourners filled the Reagan Library in Simi Valley, California Friday afternoon where they paid their respects to former First Lady, Nancy Reagan.  Photo Credit: Getty Images SIMI VALLEY, Calif. (AP) – Nancy Reagan’s funeral service has concluded at the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library in hill country northwest of Los Angeles. Friday’s service ended with recollections…… MORE

Calif. Assemblywoman Proposes Tax on Candy

Posted on March 11, 2016

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) — Democratic Assemblywoman Cristina Garcia has introduced her plan to reinstate sales tax on candy. Californians voted to exempt candy, snack foods,…… MORE

Revenues Surge in the Golden State

Posted on March 11, 2016

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) — $6.8 billion dollars in revenues was collected by the Golden State during February. That’s about $439 million above Governor Jerry Brown’s…… MORE

Organized Labor Declines in California

Posted on March 11, 2016

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) — Organized labor has declined to less than 16 percent of the California workforce, with fewer than 2.5 million union members in…… MORE

Valley High School Students To Compete In Robotic ‘Sport Of The Mind’

Posted on March 11, 2016

MADERA (KMJ) — What’s being billed as ‘a sport of the mind’, between some of the brightest students in the Central Valley, is taking place in Madera. The fifth annual ‘FIRST Robotics Competition’ (first being an acronym – meaning ‘for inspiration and recognition of science and technology’) is taking place in Madera South High School…… MORE

Fresno Fire Sets Up Fund For Fallen Veteran

Posted on March 11, 2016

  UPDATE:  The Fresno Fire Department has established a donation site for 38 year old Fresno Fire Captain Daniel Lopez-Galvan. Captain Lopez Galvan leaves behind his wife of 8 years – who was a stay at home mom, and the couple’s 11-month-old son. “It just going to his wife to pay for unexpected bills that…… MORE

Outlook: Farm Income Pressure to Continue

Posted on March 11, 2016

  A report by the University of Missouri predicts more pressure on farm finances over the next several years. The University released the Food and Agricultural Policy Research Institute Baseline Report. The report says lower commodity prices have produced a sharp decline in net farm income, and continued pressure is likely. Net farm income in 2015…… MORE

Holyfield Talks Gloves Not Drugs This Weekend

Posted on March 11, 2016

(KMJ) – Former Heavyweight Boxing Champion Evander Holyfield will be the guest of honor at the 4th annual Gloves Not Drugs Boxing show this weekend. The champ will speak as part of the event held at the gym at Livingston High School.  Doors open at 1 p.m. and the program begins one hour later. Gloves…… MORE

Video Shows Attempted Break In at Sporting Goods Store

Posted on March 11, 2016

(KMJ) – Fresno Police have released these two images (above) and this security video footage showing to suspects attempting to break into Herb Bauer’s Sporting Goods on North Blackstone Avenue. Police say the pair tried to smash their way into the story back on February 17th just after 11 p.m.  The video shows one suspect…… MORE