FRESNO (KMJ) — Nearly $6 million of Federal money is now in the hands of the San Joaquin Valley Air Pollution Control District to help replace inefficient tractors and wood burning stoves. “There’s efficiency to be gained, there’s fuel to be saved”, says the district’s Heather Heinks “In this case the money is directed specifically…… MORE
Police Appeal After Thief Steals Tools In SE Fresno
FRESNO (KMJ) — Fresno Police are appealing for information after tools worth thousands of dollars were stolen from a work truck in Southeast Fresno. The tools are used to make cement, and they were taken from a vehicle parked up in the 3000 block of East Alta. Officers say there is an increase in the…… MORE
Lawrence Phillips Could Face Death Penalty
(KMJ) Former NFL star Lawrence Phillips could be on his way to death row. On Monday, prosecutors said new evidence proves that Phillips was “lying in wait” when he killed his cell mate at Kern Valley State Prison in Delano. A judge agreed and granted a motion of “special circumstance”. The new evidence, however,…… MORE
New Oil Drilling Regulations Approved in Kern County
(KMJ) – Kern County is the largest oil producing county in California, but until now had no permitting process for drilling operations. Acquiring permission had become burdensome and unpredictable because regulation was overseen by state multiple state agencies. The new regulations approved by the Board of Supervisors on Monday will instead make Kern County the…… MORE
Bonus Controversy Leads to Transparency Resolution
(KMJ) – Fresno City Councilmembers Lee Brand, Oliver Baines and others are demanding more transparency at Fresno City Hall. Both men say it is now needed after Mayor Ashley Swearengin approved bonuses to senior City officials without notifying members of the Council. The Mayor’s office denies the accusation. The pair have written a resolution which…… MORE
Clovis Home Thief Caught After Being Captured on Video
(KMJ) – A vigilant Clovis home owner alerted Clovis Police to a thief in the 2100 block of Keats Avenue on November 5th. The man living there called Clovis Police to report a man had entered his backyard and was looking for an open door or window. He called Clovis Police and showed officers the…… MORE
“Shrimp Boy” Chow To Testify
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — A defendant in a San Francisco racketeering case will take the stand at his trial as prosecutors accuse him of ordering the killing of a rival before taking over his organization in Chinatown. Raymond “Shrimp Boy” Chow is a reformed criminal whose testimony will be the “main thrust” of the defense’s…… MORE
Glitch Shuts Down Calif. Lottery Terminals
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — It’s an unlucky day for the California Lottery. A computer glitch on Monday shut down lottery terminals around the state, preventing gamblers from getting numbers for Powerball and other games. Only the scratch-off tickets were still being sold. Lottery spokesman Alex Traverso says there was a loss of signal that prevented…… MORE
Survey: Majority of CA Voters Dissatisfied with Economy
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) — 60% of California voters are dissatisfied with the state of the economy. However, according to the latest USC Dornsife/LA Times survey, outlooks vary…… MORE
Study: Obesity Discrimination Still a Problem
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) — New data indicates that weight bias continues to shape public opinion about the disease of obesity. According to the Obesity Action Coalition and…… MORE
