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) — Men outnumber women at the local government level nearly 3 to 1, according to a new report co-sponsored by California Women Lead, and…… MORE
KMJ EXCLUSIVE: SUP. HANSON DEFENDS ACTIONS
(KMJ) In an exclusive, in studio interview Friday, Fresno Unified School Superintendent Michael Hanson defended himself against accusations of wrongdoing. The embattled leader of the valley’s largest school district answered questions from John Broeske and Christina Musson about the federal investigation into school construction contracts and the use of a privacy app “CyberDust”. LISTEN TO…… MORE
Marisposa Shooting Suspect Suffers from PTSD
(KMJ) – The Mariposa County Sheriff’s Office says the suspect who exchanged gunfire with Deputies on Thursday morning is a veteran who suffers from Post Traumatic Stress Disorder. Deputies pulled over Brian Ballasch after he was driving erratically Thursday morning just south of Mariposa on Highway 49. Deputies say after a short verbal exchange, he…… MORE
Court Nixes Activists’ Attempt to Get Farm Data
In a victory for U.S. farmers and ranchers in their ongoing fight to protect private and sensitive personal and financial records, a U.S. District Court judge dismissed a lawsuit brought by animal-rights and environmental activists against the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. The lawsuit was over the agency’s withdrawal of a proposed Clean Water Act rule…… MORE
Free Dental Clinic In Downtown Fresno
(KMJ) – The California Dental Association Foundation and CDA are hosting a CDA Cares dental clinic to provide oral health care and education at no charge to approximately 2,000 patients. Dentists, dental and health professionals, and community volunteers are donating their time and skills to this two-day event in Downtown Fresno. Since 2012, with the…… MORE
Dozens Arrested in South Valley Gang Sweep
(KMJ) – It was called “Operation Red Sol” and it has led to the arrest of 52 suspected gang members in Tulare County. The TARGET Task Force, the Tulare County Sheriff’s Department, the Visalia Police Department, the Tulare County District Attorney’s Office, and the California Department of Justice and California Highway Patrol’s Fresno-based Special Operations…… MORE
Mariposa County Deputy Shot in Face
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) — Mariposa County Sheriff’s deputies attempted to pull over Brian Ballasch on Highway 49 Thursday morning for erratic driving. After crashing his vehicle into…… MORE
Home Affordability Improves, Challenges Remain
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) — Home affordability was the best it’s been in two years, during the first quarter of 2015. According to RealtyTrac, affordability improved, despite gains…… MORE
Yosemite National Park Celebrates 125th Anniversary
FRESNO (KMJ) — Thursday October 1st marks a very special anniversary for one of the country’s most awe-inspiring National Parks, right here in the valley. Of course we’re talking about Yosemite National Park, celebrating it’s 125th birthday (and certainly looking good for its age). The first attempt to protect it was made 151 years ago…… MORE
Watching this movie may make you puke
Will this movie make you physically sick? CNN’s Jeanne Moos wonders whether “The Walk” will make you woozy.… MORE
