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) — Table sugar may increase the risk of developing breast cancer, according to a new study from the University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer…… MORE
El Niño Finally Kicking In Says National Weather Service
FRESNO (KMJ) — We’re finally getting an active weather pattern – that’s how the National Weather Service describe it. “Starting with weak one coming through today [Monday], a stronger one tomorrow [Tuesday], followed by another yet on Wednesday followed by two more on Thursday and Friday”, says National Weather Service Meteorologist Jim Dudley. “As it…… MORE
Lawmakers Head Back to Work in Sacramento
(KMJ) – After a break for the Holidays, Lawmakers are now back to work at the State Capitol. We spoke live with Valley Republican Assemblyman Jim Patterson on Monday Morning. And he says be ready for even more politics from Democrats in Sacramento during this election year. If you missed it, here’s his interview with KMJ’s Matt…… MORE
FDA Extends Comment Period for Addressing ‘Natural’ Food Labels”
The Food and Drug Administration has extended the comment period for a proposal that would address the use of the term “natural” on food labels. The agency is now taking comments until May 10th of 2016, citing the “complexity” of the issue, according to Meatingplace. FDA said when it proposed the rule in November…… MORE
Puppy Stolen From Fresno Girl Battling Brain Tumor
(KMJ) – Zurylisa Garcia has a condition known as Diffuse Intrinsic Pontine Glioma – or DIPG. And It has left her with a brain tumor that’s inoperable. Now, the girl’s family says she is dealing with the loss of her best friend – a puppy. Her mom Jessica says she dog out the front door of the family’s Central…… MORE
Chukchansi Gold Resort and Casino Reopens
(KMJ) – After being closed for nearly 15 months, the Chukchansi Gold Resort and Casino in Coarsegold is back open for business. The Casino says nearly 1,000 visited the site after the doors were reopened at 10 a.m. on New Year’s Eve. In a brief ceremony minutes before the opening, tribal officials called for peace…… MORE
Coalinga Man Arrested for Elder Abuse
(KMJ) – Fresno County Sheriff’s Deputies have arrested 59-year old Brent Nelson of Coalinga and booked him into the Fresno County Jail on felony charges of kidnapping and physical abuse an elder. The victim in this case, a 71 year old woman, is currently in the hospital with broken ribs, a punctured lung and…… MORE
Fresno Domestic Violence Suspect Nabbed by Police Canine
FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ) — A Fresno PD canine, “Gunner,” busted a domestic violence suspect Wednesday night. Police say gunner chased 28-year-old Robert Meginness down North Glen Avenue. To avoid being bitten, Meginness jumped onto the hood of the squad car, put his hands over his head, and was taken into custody. … MORE
Drought Continues but Snow Pack Greatly Improved
As California enters another year in a drought, a recent snowpack measurement does show signs of encouragement. The state’s Department of Water Resources says a late December snowpack measurement came in at 108 percent of average. At the site where California Governor Jerry Brown stood in April absent of snow, the state recently measured…… MORE
Officer Raising Money to Buy Canine From Los Banos Police
(KMJ)- For 17 years Officer William Westbrook has protected the streets of Los Banos. And the last 3 years he has done so with his police dog partner, Maximus. He’s a dog Westbrook has raised since a puppy. But a knee injury is forcing Westbrook to possibly retire from the department. Now he has about 20 days…… MORE
