Study: Junk Food May Not be Responsible for Obesity

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) — Soda. Candy. Doughnuts. They might not be the cause of the obesity epidemic. A new study from the Cornell University Food and Brand…MORE

Deputies Searching For Selma Wire Thieves

FRESNO (KMJ) — Sheriff’s Deputies are looking for a wire thieves in a very distinctive vehicle. Two men were seen driving a small red hatchback with a white hood, black fenders and a black front bumper. They were seen backing up to scrap pile and loaded 12ft of telephone wire into the back. The theft…MORE

AFBF Asking U.S. Supreme Court for Help in Water Rule Fight

The American Farm Bureau recently asked the U.S. Supreme Court to hear arguments against a lower court ruling that gives the Environmental Protection Agency broad powers to micromanage local water runoff. AFBF General Counsel Ellen Steen says the agency is on the cusp of establishing a nationwide super-zoning authority, which threatens landowners, farmers and ranchers…MORE

NW Fresno Crime Sweep Nabs Suspected Car Thief

(KMJ) – In response to an increase of the violent crime trend in Northwest Fresno, Police Chief Jerry Dyer initiated an on-going operation to address the spike in crime. And that push has yielded its first significant arrest.  Officers proactively patrolling the area of Brawley and Shields came across a vehicle that looked suspicious. While…MORE

UC Merced Stabber Manifesto Detailed, Classes Resume

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — An 18-year-old California university freshman went on an elaborately planned rampage with a hunting knife because he was barred from a study group, authorities said. Merced County Sheriff Vern Warnke (pictured below) said a two-page “manifesto” detailing Faisal Mohammad’s motive and plans to terrorize and kill several classmates at the University…MORE

Bulldogs Fall To Wolfpack 30-16

FRESNO, Calif. (AP) — James Butler ran for 122 yards and one touchdown, freshman Dameon Baber tied a conference single-game record with three interceptions and Nevada beat Fresno State 30-16 on Thursday night. Nevada”s James Butler catches a passes for a long gain as Fresno State’s George Helmuth chases during the first half of an…MORE

Bonuses for Fresno City Leaders Spark Controversy

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) — Fresno Mayor Ashley Swearengin has handed out $200,000 out in bonuses since the 2014 budget year. The largest bonus of $56,000 over two budget…MORE

Study: Adults Over 30 Not as Happy as Their Parents Were

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) — According to a new study in the journal Social Psychological and Personality Science, those 30 and older are less likely to say they’re happy,…MORE

“No Reason to Believe Terrorism” Triggered in UC Merced Attack

(KMJ)   UC Merced freshman Faisal Mohammad, 18, is identified as the student who went on a stabbing rampage Wednesday morning.  Four victims were wounded in the attack.  All will survive their injuries. UC Merced Chancellor Dorothy Leland issued the following message to the campus community in the wake of yesterday’s stabbing incident on the UC…MORE

Centers for Disease Control Says More Work Needed On Food Safety

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention warns more steps need to be taken against multi-state pathogen outbreaks. The CDC says such outbreaks cause more than half of all deaths in foodborne disease outbreaks. The agency’s latest Vital Signs report found that the leading causes of multi-state outbreaks, Salmonella, E. coli and Listeria are more…MORE