Jindal Drops Out of 2016 Race

BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) – Louisiana Gov. Bobby Jindal says he is dropping out of 2016 race for president, ending a campaign that failed to gain much support among Republicans. In an interview Tuesday afternoon on Fox News, Jindal says, “This isn’t my time.”  MORE

Can Stress be a Good Thing?

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) — While most people would say stress negatively impacts their lives, a new study says there are times it may be beneficial. Research published…MORE

Want to Analyze $1.5 Trillion in Calif. Debt?

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 State Treasurer’s Office has launched an open data website, which it believes will make it easier to analyze $1.5 trillion in debt…MORE

Study: Coffee Could Prolong Your Life

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) — Drinking coffee appears to do more than merely help one get through the day. According to a large-scale study published in a journal…MORE

Fresno State Student Pleads Not Guilty To Criminal Threats

  FRESNO (KMJ) — A Fresno State student charged with felony criminal threats after has pleaded not guilty. It’s alleged that Christian Pryor posted threats to the social media site ‘Yik Yak’ on November 2nd. The messages stated that a shooting was due to take place on campus later that afternoon. Within three hours of…MORE

Fresno Police Look For Wheelchair Robber

On Sunday, November 15th at about 7 p.m., 29 year old Marc Apodaca rolled into the Wal-Mart at 5125 E. Kings Canyon while sitting in a wheelchair.  Apodaca who is seen on video surveillance scoots through several aisles while selecting and concealing merchandise underneath his clothing. Apodaca then leaves the store in his wheel chair…MORE

Mothers Against Drunk Driving Announces “2015 Legislators of the Year”

(KMJ) -WASHINGTON, D.C., November 17, 2015 — Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) today announces its “2015 Legislators of the Year” for their contribution to eliminate drunk driving. “MADD graciously thanks these lawmakers who authored and helped advance legislation central to MADD’s mission of serving victims, preventing underage drinking, eliminating drunk driving and fighting drugged driving,”…MORE

European Organization Says Glyphosate Unlikely To Cause Cancer

According to the Hagstrom Report, the European Food Safety Authority says glyphosate, which is the active ingredient in Monsanto weed killer, likely doesn’t cause cancer in humans.  But EFSA did propose some new controls on residues in food. The ruling may mean that products containing glyphosate will have an easier time staying on the European…MORE

Review To Determine if Deadly Force Necessary at UC Merced

(KMJ) – This week, Merced County Prosecutors will be reviewing the actions law enforcement in the wake of the November 4th stabbing on campus at UC Merced. 18-year old Faisal Mohammad wounded four people with a hunting knife before being shot and killed by a campus police officer. The Merced County Sheriff’s Office conducted an…MORE

Fresno Landmarks Go Purple For World Prematurity Day

FRESNO (KMJ) — There will be a little bit more purple in the City of Fresno on Tuesday. The Larry C. Shehadey clock tower on Fresno State’s Save Mart Center, The Lighthouse For Children in Downtown Fresno, and Fresno City Hall will all be purple until Wednesday morning. It’s to commemorate the Purple Light Walk,…MORE