William Saroyan Elementary School was one of only 376 schools nationwide – and the only school in the Central Valley – to receive the National Healthy Schools Award at the Bronze level. The 720 students now choose from a healthy assortment of fruits and vegetables at lunch and no longer bring cupcakes or other sweets…… MORE
Survey: Employees Want More Feedback from the Boss
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 workers want to hear from the boss more frequently. According to a new Robert Half survey, 40% of professionals say their managers…… MORE
UC President Napolitano Proposes Plan to Expand Enrollment of Undergraduates
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) — University of California President Janet Napolitano says she’s preparing a plan to significantly boost the number of California undergraduates, in the 2016-17 school…… MORE
Charges Against Fresno Firefighter Dismissed
FRESNO (KMJ) — A Fresno Firefighter has been dismissed of all criminal charges in relation alleged sex crimes. Jeffrey Sanchez is now a free man after all charges against him were thrown out. It was in connection with an alleged assault which was said to have taken place on December 19th 2014. Prosecutors determined they…… MORE
Clinton: “I Took Responsibility” for Benghazi Attack
WASHINGTON (CNN) – Democratic presidential front-runner Hillary Clinton took direct aim at her Republican critics from the witness chair at a highly anticipated congressional hearing on Benghazi Thursday that marks a critical moment in her campaign. She warned that Americans want true statesmanship, not partisan politics and ideology. “I took responsibility and, as part of…… MORE
Syngenta CEO Steps Down
Syngenta AG CEO Mike Mack has stepped aside amid shareholder criticism for his refusal to engage with Monsanto over its $47 billion takeover proposal. Bloomberg reports Syngenta has named Chief Financial Officer John Ramsay the interim CEO. Mack’s resignation after seven years in charge was welcomed by a shareholder group lobbying for a full strategic…… MORE
Highway 58 Reopens to Traffic
(KMJ) – Highway 58 reopened Wednesday night, less than a week after mudslides buried cars and stopped traffic. Traffic started flowing shortly after 6 p.m. with California Highway Patrol escorts, and Caltrans said the highway was fully reopened by 8 p.m. A downpour last Thursday resulted in severe mudslides and flooding on area freeways, including…… MORE
Deputies Arrest Three Teens in Carjacking Case
(KMJ) – The Fresno County Sheriff’s Office arrested three teenagers tied to a carjacking case. 18-year old Malik Hardamon (pictured above) has been booked into the Fresno County Jail. He faces felony charges of robbery, vehicle theft and possession of stolen property. Two young men, ages 16 and 17, have been booked into the Juvenile…… MORE
Suspects Get Away In Clovis Home Invasion Robbery
Shortly after 8 a.m. Wednesday morning, Clovis Police received a call reporting an armed robbery. Armed suspects entered the residence by smashing a rear window where the victims were sleeping. The assailants were armed with handguns and were wearing hoodies, masks and bandanas. Fortunately, no one was hurt. The thieves ransacked the residence taking personal…… MORE
New Effort to Diminish Calif. Three Strikes Law
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 California Secretary of State’s office has given the green light for supporters of a ballot initiative to diminish the Three Strikes law…… MORE
