FRESNO (KMJ) — Decision makers within the California State University system are discussing whether or not to ban hover-boards on all CSU campuses. Fears over the two wheeled transportation device suddenly bursting into flames are what’s sparked off the discussion. Hoverboards have become incredibly popular over the past few months, becoming one of the must-have…… MORE
Walmart Closing 269 Stores – None In The Central Valley
FRESNO (KMJ) — Walmart says it will close 269 stores in the U.S. and abroad, but none of the closures affect stores in the Central Valley. In a statement released Friday morning, the company says the closures will impact 16,000 associates with 10,000 of them in the United States. Of the stores in California, Walmarts…… MORE
California Rancher Testifies for Trans-Pacific Partnership
The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association testified on what it called the importance of the Trans-Pacific Partnership to the U.S. International Trade Commission. California Central Coast rancher Kevin Kester, who is also the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association Policy Division Chair, testified before the ITC, stressing the importance of TPP for the cattle industry. Kester said…… MORE
Tenants File Suit Against Fresno Apartment Owner
(KMJ)- Tenants of Fresno’s Summerset Village Apartments have filed a lawsuit against property owner Chris Henry. The suit was filed Thursday in Fresno County Superior Court. It contends the plaintiffs are all low-income residents of the Summerset Apartments and that the complex is unsafe, unsanitary, and in a serious state of disrepair. Crews have been busy…… MORE
Fresno State Hosts Summit on CA Drought
(KMJ) – Fresno State will host a Drought Summit from noon-5 p.m. Friday, January 15th. The gathering will convene regional faculty, researchers and administrators to develop an action plan for managing water, drought and climate variability in the San Joaquin Valley. The 20 participants will meet in the Smittcamp Alumni House at Fresno State. Dr. Gil…… MORE
Secret Underground Gun Range Found In Calwa
January 14, 2016 – FRESNO (KMJ) A secret gun range is discovered Thursday in Calwa. Approximately 80 officers from several agencies participated in MAGEC (Multi-Agency Gang Enforcement Consortium) and were serving warrants at several different locations when one stood out. On the 3800 block of East Laurite, MAGEC found a hole dug in a…… MORE
Fresno Urban Zoning Now Allowing Tiny Houses
January 14, 2016, FRESNO (KMJ) – Fresno’s in on the move to go small – not big in housing. Council Member Esmeralda Soria and Mayor Ashley Swearengin welcomed California Tiny House, Thursday, on display at City Hall. Fresno is gaining national attention for this change in the development code, making our city one of the…… MORE
Poll: Californians More Optimistic
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) — The latest field poll shows 50 percent of registered voters believe the Golden State is generally on the right track. That’s up 10…… MORE
CDC: Women Waiting Longer to Have Kids
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) — The average age of first-time mothers is at an all-time high in the U.S., now at 26 years years, 4 months. The CDC…… MORE
Numerous Name Changes Coming To Sites Inside Yosemite National Park
YOSEMITE (KMJ) — A number of sites inside Yosemite National Park will be changing their names to avoid a potential trademark infringement. The news comes after the National Park Service were hit with a lawsuit from Delaware North Companies last September. They argued that they were owed $44 million for names of properties inside the…… MORE
