UPDATE: Deputies arrested Julia Galot, 43 (LEFT) and Elizabeth Ortiz, 34 (PICTURED RIGHT). The two sisters have been booked into the Fresno County Jail. They face possible charges of marijuana cultivation and intent to sell marijuana. Two sisters are in custody after Fresno County Sheriff’s make a marijuana bust in Kingsburg. Fresno County Sheriff’s Narcotics…… MORE
Poll: Drought Concerns Rising in California
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) — California voters feel that the state’s severe lack of water is an increasingly serious problem. According to the latest Field Poll, more than…… MORE
Study: Not Enough College-Educated Californians
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) — If the current trend continues, California will need over a million more college graduates than it’s expected to have by 2030. According to…… MORE
CA Supreme Court Rejects Appeal of Minor Political Parties
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 Supreme Court is turning away an appeal from the Green and Libertarian parties, who claim they’re essentially excluded from general election…… MORE
Fresno School Janitor Charged With Inappropriately Touching Students
FRESNO (KMJ) — Six counts of allegedly touching young students inappropriately have been levied against a former janitor at a Fresno Unified school. Fresno Police say they arrested Benjamin Wong, after receiving a complaint from a parent at Norseman Elementary where the crimes allegedly took place. Officers say they date back to 2013, but doesn’t…… MORE
Billy The Kid Found in Fresno Junk Shop
In the summer of 1878, William H. Bonney, was playing croquet with his gang of desperadoes when someone took his picture … he was a mean croquet player, wearing white cowboy hat, he points out his next shot… The picture, or tintype, was purchased by collector Randy Guijarro for $2 in a Fresno junk shop…… MORE
Fresno County Public Library Launches Beanstack
Fresno County Public Library launches Beanstack, a free online service families with young readers. For many parents, figuring out what their kids want to read is a daunting prospect, so in order to take the guesswork out of the equation now there’s Beanstack. Beanstack works by curating and recommending books for children, from ages 0–8, that are available…… MORE
Canada Turkey Farmers Fear New Trade Deal with United States
Turkey Farmers of Canada, an organization representing Canada’s 500 plus turkey farms, says imports allowed by the Trans-Pacific Partnership will hurt the Canadian turkey industry. The organizations Mark Davies told the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation the TPP would open the door to more American imports, and said Canada can’t compete with what he called “U.S. corporate…… MORE
Former Fresno Unified Janitor Accused of Inappropriately Touching Students
(KMJ) – There’s more trouble for the Fresno Unified School District. On Sunday, Fresno Police arrested 52-year old Benjamin Wong. He was a former janitor at Noreseman Elementary School and is now charged with six counts of inappropriately touching multiple students. Those charges stem from alleged incidents between January 2014 and May 2015. Wong, who…… MORE
Tom Hanks Delivers Homecoming Message in Kerman
(KMJ) It began with an idea at Kerman High School. Students there used the movies of Oscar winner Tom Hanks as the theme for this year’s homecoming. It then evolved into a social media campaign to get the actor to serve as grand marshal for the Homecoming parade. And, it worked. Sort of. Thanks to…… MORE
