(KMJ) – Wednesday, Governor Jerry Brown is expected to sign an ambitious climate-change measure to increase California’s renewable electricity use to 50 percent and double energy efficiency in existing buildings by 2030. The governor and Democratic legislative leaders wanted to include a provision in the bill to cut petroleum use by half, but they met…… MORE
Bulldogs QB Greenlee, Others Charged
(KMJ/AP) The Fresno County District Attorney’s office has filed charges against Fresno State quarterback Zack Greenlee and a teammate arrested last month during a house party near the campus. 20 year old Zack Greenlee was charged Tuesday with possession of alcohol by a minor, a misdemeanor. Brandon Hughes, a 21-year-old linebacker on the team, was…… MORE
Drug Cartel Hitman Admits to 9 Calif. Murders
VISALIA, Calif. (AP) — Once Jose Manuel Martinez acknowledged a vast killing spree that included nine people in California, officials set out to decide whether the self-described cartel enforcer actually carried out the horrific crimes. Details the 53-year-old Martinez provided confirmed his claims. He described with remarkable accuracy the victims’ clothes, body positions and the…… MORE
Clovis Man Leads High Speed Chase Before Surrendering To K9
20 year old Ronald Castanon of Clovis led Sheriffs on a high speed chase before surrendering to a K9. According to the Fresno County Sheriff’s Department, the robberies began on Sunday at 1:00 am, when Castanon pointed a gun at the Arco Gas Station clerk in Clovis, demanding cash and getting away with the…… MORE
19 Year Old Accused Of Double Fresno Homicide Makes First Court Appearance
FRESNO (KMJ) — A 19 year old man, accused of the double homicide of two brothers in northwest Fresno, found himself in front of a judge Tuesday morning. The first appearance in court for Domenek Greenberry featured not only the accused himself, but watching the proceedings were many family members and friends of the two…… MORE
Controversial Planned Parenthood Videos Previously Edited?
Planned Parenthood videos were worked on for almost a year according to the media site Huffington Post. Videos released in August depicting Planned Parenthood officials discussing what to do with aborted fetal organs – caused controversy at the time. The Pro-Life Center For Medical Progress released the videos. Now, The Huffington Post reports it learned…… MORE
FPPC Proposes New Rules to Crackdown on Illegal Coordination
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 Fair Political Practices Commission has proposed new rules, in an effort to ensure that no campaigns gain unfair advantage, by illegally coordinating…… MORE
Gov. Jerry Brown Signs Fair Pay Act
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) — Governor Jerry Brown has signed the Fair Pay Act, enacting some of the strictest requirements in the country. The measure prohibits employers from…… MORE
Pass The Paper Plates…. And Save Some Water
Pass the paper plates….and save some water. As the state’s drought goes on and on ….cutting back on water use is a high priority. One Northern California city even ordered restaurants to cut back on dishwashing by using disposable plates and cups. There are 7,300 residents in Fort Bragg – a city 170 miles north…… MORE
Prisoner On Trial For Killing English Teacher Pen Pal
A prisoner on trial in Los Angeles for killing his pen pal. The murder suspect, 44 year-old Scott Kratlian, is accused of strangling to death a retired teacher Harry Major (seen above). He became pen pals with his alleged victim while the suspect was serving a prison sentence for manslaughter in New York, Los…… MORE
