(KMJ) Incumbent Congressman David Valadao (R-Hanford) has a new challenger for his seat on Capitol Hill. Democrat Emilio Huerta, a lawyer from Bakersfield, has pulled papers to run for the 21st Congressional District. Huerta is the son of UFW Co-founder Dolores Huerta where he began his professional career as a negotiator. Now, only days…… MORE
Valley Cities Prepared For Rain, Sand Available For Residents Too
FRESNO (KMJ) — Even more heavy rain is expected to fall on all of us Wednesday, with warnings of high winds and thunderstorms put out by the National Weather Service. Combined with the weather we’ve already experienced on this first week of January, cities right across the valley say they’re ready for whatever falls from…… MORE
Merced Offers Sandbags To Residents
January 5, 2016 -(KMJ) Fresno – Wet weather is arriving in the Valley, and more than a half inch of rain has drenched Merced in the last 48 hours. El Nino is officially upon us, according to the National Weather Service, and with more rain expected throughout the week, the City of Merced is urging residents…… MORE
Freddie Mac: Fresno’s Housing Market Healthiest in U.S.
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) — Freddie Mac has named Fresno the healthiest housing market in the country. City Spokesman Mark Standriff tells KMJ News, “It’s a great way…… MORE
Don’t Let Social Media Ruin Your Career Prospects
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) — Posting negative comments, inappropriate pictures, or other unflattering content on social media, could prevent you from getting that job you’re wanting, according to…… MORE
Study: School Lunch Program Changes Working
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) — Five years after the Healthy Hunger-Free Kids Act was signed into law, meals served as part of the National School Lunch Program have…… MORE
Study Finds Childbirth Rivals Damage Endured By Athletes
Childbirth can take a toll on a woman’s body that rivals the damage endured by hardcore athletes —and a team of researchers has the MRI scans to prove it. A University of Michigan team studied women — some with high-risk factors. 15% of the women suffered pelvic injuries that didn’t heal -even after doing Kegel…… MORE
Chukchansi Security Now Bolstered By Madera County Sheriff’s Office
MADERA (KMJ) — With Chukchansi Gold Resort and Casino open for business again, the Sheriff’s Office in neighboring Madera County say they have plans in place to ensure the events that closed it just over a year ago don’t happen again. It was October 2014 when the site just outside Coarsegold went through an armed…… MORE
“CA Grown” Products Win Awards At Rose Bowl Parade
If you were among the many people worldwide to watch the Rose Bowl Parade – no doubt you saw flowers on some of the floats. “The tournament’s history has been a parade that was created to reflect the bounty and beauty of California.” – Kasey Cronquist, CEO, Ambassador, California Cut Flower Commission. Kasey Cronquist, the…… MORE
Obama Outlines Executive Action on Gun Control
(CNN) President Barack Obama grew emotional Tuesday as he made a passionate call for a national “sense of urgency” to limit gun violence. He was introduced by Mark Barden, whose son Daniel was killed in the 2012 massacre at Sandy Hook Elementary School in Connecticut. Obama circled back to that shooting in the final moments…… MORE
