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
Storms Could Bring Coastal Flooding
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Very high tides and swell arriving from a Pacific storm will combine to bring the possibility of big surf and minor flooding of low-lying points along parts of California’s coast, the National Weather Service said Tuesday. Coastal flood advisories were issued for much of the shore from Los Angeles northwest to…… MORE
UC Unveils Plan to Curb Climate Change
SAN DIEGO (AP) — Reducing the human carbon footprint is a “moral imperative,” University of California President Janet Napolitano said Tuesday as she vowed to turn the system’s 10 campuses into a living laboratory for solutions that can be scaled up to state, national and global levels. Napolitano made the comments at a two-day climate…… MORE
Thieves Nabbed in Cemetery Burglaries
Deputies with the Fresno County Sheriff’s Office have arrested two people responsible for vehicle burglaries at a local cemetery. 39 year old Marcos Bakle and 27 year-old Alfonso Gutierrez will face felony charges. Marcos Bakle Alfonso Gutierrez Around noon Tuesday, the two were spotted by witnesses, driving in a pickup through the lot, and breaking into…… MORE
California Homeowners Urged to Get Flood Insurance
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) — With El Niño expected to cause flooding in the drought-stricken Golden State, the Federal Emergency Management Administration, and the California Department of Insurance,…… MORE
