(KMJ) – Fresno State Athletics Director Jim Bartko announced Thursday that Fresno State and Oregon have agreed to a one-game contract between the two schools for a 2021 football match-up. The game will be played in Eugene, Ore. on Sept. 4, 2021 at Autzen Stadium. Fresno State has a long history of facing off against…… MORE
More Electric Vehicles Hitting CA Roads
(KMJ) – Corporate and government leaders gathered Thursday in Los Angeles to announce that hundreds more electric vehicles will be coming to California roads. And, they will also have hundreds more places to charge up. Navy and Marine Corps bases in the state will get 450 of the zero-pollution vehicles, while several major utilities will…… MORE
Hwy 58 Remains Closed Due to Massive Mudslide
(KMJ) The California Highway Patrol reopened the Grapevine late Friday afternoon more than 24 hours after it was shut down due to flash floods and mudslides. However, as of Saturday night, Highway 58 near Tehachapi remains closed, due to a devastating mudslide that trapped hundreds of drivers. The California Department of Transportation said it expected the…… MORE
Fresno Zoo Opens the African Adventure!
Fresno has a new expanded zoo – with the opening of the 13 acre “African Adventure” exhibit, showing off the hard work of the past years. Zoo Director Scott Barton says it’s an opportunity to educate children and families in the Central Valley and beyond. “This is the biggest project the zoo’s ever done –…… MORE
Madera High School Football Coach On Leave After An “Incident”
MADERA (KMJ) — A football coach at Madera High School is now on leave, after an incident which took place after practice earlier this week. A parent of one of the students at the school, who wished to remain anonymous, says the head football coach used force and slapped one of the players after the…… MORE
Anti-Drone Rifle Uses Radio Waves To Bring Down Its Targets
FRESNO (KMJ) — Drones are proving troublesome in California, causing issues fighting wildfires and a near miss at Fresno Yosemite International Airport being just two of the times they’ve caused a serious problem. So if you get frustrated by that ever present buzzing, then there might be a solution. It’s called the ‘anti-drone rifle’, and…… MORE
Health Dept.: Watch Out for Infectious Mosquitoes
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) — Two invasive mosquito species discovered in California can transmit infectious diseases, such as chikungunya and yellow fever. The California Department of Public Health…… MORE
Auditor: Calif. More Prepared for Emergencies
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 Department of Public Health and the Governor’s Office of Emergency Services have corrected major deficiencies, that were identified back in 2013.…… MORE
Study: High-Stress Job Could Lead to Stroke
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) — Having a high-stress career, primarily one which is demanding, but offers minimal personal control, may increase the risk for a stroke. That’s according…… MORE
Classroom Resource Launched at World Food Prize Symposium
The American Farm Bureau Foundation for Agriculture and the International Food Information Council Foundation announced the global launch of “Bringing Biotechnology to Life.” It’s a program that’s free and offers educational resources which aim to facilitate learning about agricultural biotechnology and its role in food production. This new curriculum was unveiled at the World…… MORE
