White House Threatens to Veto Bill Targeting Sanctuary Cities

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 White House is threatening to veto Senate legislation, which would cut off law enforcement grants to “sanctuary cities,” who shield residents from…MORE

SEIU Pushing CA Minimum Wage Increase

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 Service Employees International Union-Healthcare Workers West says it has collected the required 366,000 signatures, to put a minimum wage hike initiative on…MORE

Council Members Brand & Baines Introduce “School Liaison Act.”

Council members Lee Brand & Oliver Baines introduce the “School Liaison Act” resolution. Fresno City Councilmembers Lee Brand and Oliver Baines announced a resolution they will be bringing forward for City Council approval at their October 29th meeting, which will develop policies to improve communications between the City and local school governing boards. The “School…MORE

Report: Distracted Driving Still a Problem in Calif.

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) — Distracted driving near California schools doesn’t appear to be getting any better. According to the California Friday Night Live Partnership, more than 12,000…MORE

Fresno County Public Safety Association Appeals For Election Re-run

Local correctional and other safety officers will be having another election to decertify from their union. From correctional, child support and security officers to program techs – about 900 members are trying to leave the Service Employees Union, but voter packets were inadvertently mailed out early two days early. “As a result, employees have to…MORE

Colombian Coffee Growers Struggle to Find Labor

Coffee bean growers in Colombia are facing higher labor cost and harvesting delays as pickers are leaving for better-paying construction jobs, according to Bloomberg. The labor troubles are also leading to more increased pest pressure. Producers of the Arabica beans brewed by companies like Starbucks are now paying workers twice as much compared to two…MORE

Calif. Churches Sue Over Abortion Coverage Mandate

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 conservative Christian legal firm Alliance Defending Freedom has filed a lawsuit on behalf of churches, against the California Department of Managed Health…MORE

Study: Suicide Rate Higher Among Weight Loss Surgery Patients

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) — Patients who undergo weight-loss procedures often report improved health, greater confidence, and some even say they earn more money. However, for some, it’s…MORE

Fresno Police Officer Shoots Suspect After Knife Attack

The Fresno Police Department speaks about an OIS (Officer Involved Shooting) in Fresno. On Sunday around 3:00am, the officer shot 28 year-old Krikor Ekizian, who entered two homes – one was the home of his uncle – where he stabbed the 58 year old man multiple times. “It was extremely dark and again, the officer assumed the suspect…MORE

California Cracks Down On Unlicensed Contractors

FRESNO (KMJ) — A total of twelve undercover sting operations have been undertaken in California in the past week, and a total of seventy six people may be facing criminal charges. It comes after crackdowns including Riverside County, Los Angeles County, San Diego County and Fresno County. To avoid getting caught out by phony contractors,…MORE