A gas leak forced the evacuation of about 400 people from the Fresno Chaffee Zoo, Wednesday morning. A backhoe working on a zoo parking lot ruptured a gas line. Gas could be smelled and PG&E and the Fresno Fire Department responded around 11:00am. Animals were moved off-exhibit inside to protect them. Two children were treated…… MORE
End of Daylight Saving Time Means More Sleepy Drivers
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) — Setting the clocks back an hour can disturb sleep patterns, which, combined with the earlier dusk and a dark evening commute, can lead…… MORE
Tuition Hikes Coming for CSU System?
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 12-member group studying the future of the California State University recommends annual tuition increases, for both residents and out-of-state students. The LA…… MORE
VIDEO: Principal Tries to Break up Fight, Gets Body Slammed
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 Sacramento high school principal was body slammed, after trying to break up a fight in the cafeteria, which was caught on video…… MORE
Woman Accused Of Beating Up Veteran Pleads Not Guilty
FRESNO (KMJ) — The woman accused of beating up an elderly Vietnam veteran outside an auto-parts store in Fresno, has made her first appearance in court. In an arraignment, Shvonna Alexander pleaded not guilty to the felony charges of attempted robbery and elder abuse. It’s alleged Alexander attacked the 73 year old at the Autozone…… MORE
Next Step to State Executions
California takes next step to use 1 drug in executions California is taking the next step in its plan to use a single drug to execute condemned prisoners. The state filed its proposed new procedures on Tuesday, but they won’t be published for more than a week. The regulations for using…… MORE
Industry Slams Report of Human DNA in Hotdogs
While the World Health Organization has sparked responses from the meat sector, the hot dog industry is fighting back against another report. This time around, a report by Clear Labs claims human DNA has been found in two percent of hot dogs. The California-based company report is described as an “online food guide for consumers.”…… MORE
Push to Rename Vets Home For Late Veterans’ Advocate
(KMJ) – Republican State Senator Andy Vidak announced Tuesday he is introducing legislation to rename the Veterans Home of California – Fresno to the “Dr. Charlie Waters Memorial Veterans’ Home.” Waters served as a member of the United States Marine Corps from 1951 to 1958, including 13 months of combat in Korea. After returning to…… MORE
Visalia Couple Will Not Faces Charges in Baby’s Death
(KMJ) – Tulare County Prosecutors say they will now file charges against a Visalia couple suspected of homicide in the death of their 3-month-old baby. 29-year old Daniel Ramirez and 28-year old Angela Jimenez were booked into the Tulare County Jail on Friday. But Tuesday, Tulare County Assistant District Attorney Anthony Fultz said his office…… MORE
GOP Debate #3 Tonight on KMJ
NewsTalk 580AM, 105.9FM KMJ will air the third Republican Presidential candidate debate tonight at 5pm. Stay tuned afterward for KMJ’s post-debate wrap up show featuring KMJ’s Ray Appleton and Chris Daniel. They will break down the debate winners and losers with expert analysts and take your calls at 559-490-5858. BOULDER, Colorado (CNN) – The…… MORE
