Poll: American Financial Optimism Slips

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) — Forty-four percent of American adults believe they’re in a better position financially than they were last year, according to a new poll by…MORE

Report: Calif. Not Such a Bad Place for Retirement

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) — Ultra-affordable may not be the best way to describe sunny California. However, according to the latest WalletHub report, the Golden State ranks 15th…MORE

Are Your Facebook Friends Really Your Friends?

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) — Facebook has made the word “friend” a verb. But, does “friending” someone create a real-world friendship? No, at least, not according to a…MORE

Chris Daniel Biography

Chris was born to two parents in Minneapolis. Having never met, they were surprised. He spent the following years growing older. Raised in New York City, he appreciated the opportunities offered there, but had the nature and sense to leave. Since, he has lived in Wyoming, Arizona and Hawai’i, as well as California. Chris has…MORE

Saigon Deli To Shut Fulton Mall Restaurant

Despite customer efforts to save it, Downtown Fulton Mall restaurant Saigon Deli is preparing to close January 29th. Manager Wayne Do says a lack of foot traffic and rising overhead are to blame for the demise of his family’s business. “It’s upsetting because you know, when we first started here there was a lot of…MORE

Fresno Torture Suspect, Nayeri, Among OC Prison Escapees

(CNN) – A manhunt is underway in California for three inmates, including one who is accused of murder and another accused of torture, who escaped an Orange County jail Friday, authorities said. “This was a very sophisticated escape. They cut through a quarter-inch metal plate,” Orange County Sheriff’s Lt. Jeff Hallock said Monday. “They crawled…MORE

Monsanto Files Lawsuit against California’s Prop 65

  Monsanto is taking legal action to prevent what the company calls a flawed listing of the herbicide glyphosate under California’s Proposition 65. Prop 65 requires the state to maintain a “list of chemicals known to the state of California to cause cancer.” The listing of glyphosate, according to Monsanto, would be flawed and baseless…MORE

Human Trafficking Examined In “Call To Action” Forum

Sex trafficking is a $32-billion dollar industry, and Fresno is just one site where the human sex trade exists. Victims are all around the city, and are forced into sex work or servitude and child labor. Creating awareness is one step to making positive change, and Fresno County Supervisor Henry Perea is hosting the “Human…MORE

Broncos to Battle Panthers in Super Bowl 50

CHARLOTTE, North Carolina (CNN) – Peyton Manning isn’t done just yet. Now, the 39-year-old quarterback has another chance to win an NFL championship With Manning’s two touchdown passes to tight end Owen Daniels and a late escape by the Denver Broncos defense, the Broncos defeated the New England Patriots 20-18 in the AFC Championship Game…MORE

Fresno Rallies To Save Peeves Public House

Fresno rallies around a downtown business after a cry for help from the owner. Craig Scharton has been involved in the revitalization efforts in Downtown Fresno for years… from his work as the former director of the city’s Revitalization Department to his personal investment into downtown. He opened the business “Peeves Public House” on the…MORE