January 12, 2016 FRESNO (KMJ) – It was in January of 2015, that 19 year-old Jamela Vanessa Brown walked to a store a half a mile away from her Church Avenue apartment in Southeast Fresno. She was gone for 30 minutes and in that time, the TV in her apartment caught on fire. There were three…… MORE
Are Self-Driving Cars Really Safer?
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) — Crash rates for self-driving vehicles are lower than those of conventional automobiles, according to a new Virginia Tech report. Autonomous cars have a…… MORE
Study Ties Sugar-Sweetened Beverages to Increased Belly Fat
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) — Sugar-sweetened beverages may lead to increased belly fat, even if you don’t gain weight. A new study by the American Heart Association found…… MORE
Poll: Californians Firm in Their Beliefs on Gun Control
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) — Deadly terror attacks, such as the San Bernardino tragedy, do not appear to have altered Californians’ views on gun control. According to the…… MORE
Fresno Sheriff’s Deputies Searching For Suspect
January 12, 2016 (KMJ) Fresno – Sheriff’s deputies are looking for a man who violated his restraining order. On Tuesday morning, a call came in to the Sheriff’s Office that shots were fired in the Mayfair District, and they went to investigate. Sheriff’s Office Spokesperson Tony Botti says the suspect, 30-year old Jose Padilla had reportedly showed up at…… MORE
Fresno State Looks To The Future In ‘State of the University’ Address
FRESNO (KMJ) — Fresno State’s ‘State of the University’ address was delivered Tuesday morning inside the campus’ Save Mart Center with a packed audience of staff and community members. Increased enrollment and graduation rates were unveiled, but the highlight of the speech was the reveal of a four point plan set to enacted over the…… MORE
Valley Inventor Overwhelmed by Response from Golden Globe Hairstyle
(KMJ) – This is the hairstyle that still has Hollywood buzzing. Singer Katy Perry’s look on the Golden Globes’ Red Carpet Sunday Night included a little lift in hair. That lift was provided by something called a “bumpit.” The plastic hair accessory was invented by Kingsburg Native Kelly Bennett back in 2008. And she spoke…… MORE
Saudi Dairy Buys California Farmland for Alfalfa
A dairy from Saudi Arabia has spent more than $31 million to buy California farmland to supply its business with alfalfa hay. Reuters reports the Almarai Company spent more than $17,000 an acre for the near 1,800 acres of land located in the southeast corner of California. Almarai, which already owns land in Arizona,…… MORE
Bredefeld Drops Out of Race for Fresno City Council
(KMJ) – Five weeks ago, former Fresno City Councilman Garry Bredefeld annouced his intention to try and recapture his old District 6 seat. But Monday, the 56-year old says he is now pulling out of the race. Bredefled says his decision is health related. He continues to recover from a 2014 battle with cancer. In…… MORE
Judge Rules Sufficient Evidence For Girl’s Accused Killer To Stand Trial
A judge rules there’s enough evidence to try defendant Brian Cooks for murder. The 22 year-old is the man suspected of shooting nine year old Janessa Ramirez, and a Fresno judge has decided he will stand trial. Cooks has pleaded not guilty to three felony charges – in connection with the death of janessa ramirez…… MORE
