FRESNO (KMJ) — Fresno Yosemite international airport will be getting busy in the run up to Thanksgiving. And although it’s no surprise that airports get busy when Thanksgiving rolls around, advice is to give yourself as much extra time as possible as so many people will all be wanting to get to so many places…… MORE
Memorial Fund for American Student Slain In Paris
A memorial fund has been set up in honor of student Nohemi Gonzalez. The 23 year-old was among the casualties of the Paris terrorist attack, Friday the 13th. She was a design student at Fresno State’s sister campus CSU Long Beach. Organizers are asking for contributions for Nohemi’s family to help ease the burden of…… MORE
Brussels Remains on High Alert Due to Terror Threat
BRUSSELS, Belgium (CNN) – Brussels remained under extremely heavy security Monday after police carried out raids around the Belgian capital amid warnings of possible terrorist attacks similar to those that killed 130 people in Paris 10 days ago. Sixteen people were arrested in raids Sunday across Brussels and in Charleroi, another Belgian city, said federal…… MORE
Former Ag Secretary from California Supports TPP
A bipartisan group of former U.S. Agriculture Secretaries, including Ann Veneman of California, issued an open letter urging Congress to pass the Trans-Pacific Partnership. The former secretaries note that opening new markets for exports is critical for farmers and rural communities. By opening new markets in Japan, Vietnam, and other countries, the group says we…… MORE
The Weeknd, Nicki Minaj, Taylor Swift Win Big at AMA’s
(CNN) – The Microsoft Theater in downtown Los Angeles buzzed with music stars of all genres for the American Music Awards on Sunday night. It was a huge success for Nicki Minaj and The Weeknd, who both took home several awards. Justin Bieber, along with Skrillex and Diplo, won the collaboration of the year award.…… MORE
Trump: NJ Cheered on 9/11, Monitor Mosques
WASHINGTON (CNN) – Donald Trump said Sunday he’d monitor select mosques, bring back waterboarding and keep refugees on a watch list. When pressed, he also agreed with a proposal to bar people on terror watch lists from buying guns. In an interview on ABC’s “This Week,” the Republican presidential front-runner said that in the wake…… MORE
Fresno Police Continue to Search for Missing Man
(KMJ) – The Fresno Police Department continues to seek the public’s help in locating a missing person. Officers say 59-year old Rodney Kemp last spoke with his daughter on November 17th. She has since tried to contact Kemp on his cell phone, but it goes to voicemail. The Fresno County Sheriff’s Department found Kemp’s vehicle…… MORE
Final Eviction For Mendota Homeless Encampment
November 20, 2105 (KMJ) – A final eviction came Friday of a homeless encampment in the county limits of Mendota on property owned by Westlands Water District. The order was carried out by the Fresno Country Sheriff’s Office Civil Unit. Sheriff Margaret Mims and six deputies handed out the eviction notices along with Animal Control officers,…… MORE
Old Homes Getting New Life Thanks To City Of Fresno Scheme
FRESNO (KMJ) — Investors looking to bring old abandoned properties in the City of Fresno back up to code now have support from the city’s ‘Code Lien Waiver Program’ It cancels out up to $50,000 in property fines, citations, and unpaid code enforcement fees if a new owner comes in and wants to restore it.…… MORE
Calif. Has 2nd-Highest Number of HIV Cases
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 Golden State has the second-highest rate of HIV infections, despite a significant drop in new diagnoses. The California Department of Public Health…… MORE
