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Calif. Student Killed in Paris Terror Attack
(CNN) – In the aftermath of the devastating terror attacks on Paris on Friday, the identifies of some of the victims are slowly becoming known. Paris prosecutor Francois Molins told reporters at a news conference Saturday that there have been 129 people killed and 352 wounded. A 23-year-old American, a student at California State University,…… MORE
Ballot Initiative Submitted To Redirect HSR Money To Water Storage
FRESNO (KMJ) — A ballot initiative which would redirect money from the bullet train project and put it towards water storage is being proposed to the people of California. The plan is to re-route the approximately $8 billion in bond money identified for the high speed rail project, and put it towards bolstering the water…… MORE
Bako Woman Allegedly Burned Man to Death
(KMJ) A young woman is charged in a gruesome murder in the south valley. Kely Garcia was arraigned Thursday in a Bakersfield courtroom. Prosecutors say she poured gasoline on Richard Sanchez and lit him on fire earlier this week. He died two days later in a Los Angeles hospital. Investigators have not revealed a motive.…… MORE
Memorial Service Planned for “Mr. Bulldog”
(KMJ) – The family of longtime Fresno businessman and prominent Fresno State athletic booster Robert “Bob” Duncan announced a memorial service will be held for him on Monday, November 16th. Duncan died on Wednesday at the age of 94. He earned the nickname “Mr. Bulldog” for his years of support to Fresno State athletics and…… MORE
Fresno City Council Votes To Eliminate Bonuses
Fresno City Council votes to eliminate bonuses for the un-represented management employees such as the Police Chief and City Manager. Council voted, six to one, with President Oliver Baines voting “no” against eliminating the bonuses. The Council then voted unanimously to make changes to the Transparency Act – announced on Tuesday. They passed 10 amendments…… MORE
Proposed Initiative Would Redirect HSR Money to Build Water Storage
FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ) — Two Republican lawmakers are proposing a ballot initiative, which would ask voters to redirect about $8 billion in bond money from the California High-Speed Rail Project, to build water storage. Board of Equalization member George Runner and Senator Bob Huff say they’ve filed language for the initiative. It would also authorize…… MORE
Calif. Death Penalty Reviews Upheld
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 U.S. 9th Circuit Court of Appeals has reversed a federal judge’s ruling, which declared California’s capital punishment system unconstitutional, because appeals take…… MORE
Calif. Sex Offenders Sue Over Megan’s Law Website
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 sex offenders claim mismanagement of the Megan’s Law database website, has led to their being attacked. Roy Matagora, who was convicted of…… MORE
Americans’ View of Congress Increasingly Negative
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) — A mere 11% of Americans approve of the job being done by members of Congress. According to Gallup, it’s the worst rating so…… MORE
