Study: Suicide Rate Higher Among Weight Loss Surgery Patients

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) — Patients who undergo weight-loss procedures often report improved health, greater confidence, and some even say they earn more money. However, for some, it’s…MORE

Fresno Police Officer Shoots Suspect After Knife Attack

The Fresno Police Department speaks about an OIS (Officer Involved Shooting) in Fresno. On Sunday around 3:00am, the officer shot 28 year-old Krikor Ekizian, who entered two homes – one was the home of his uncle – where he stabbed the 58 year old man multiple times. “It was extremely dark and again, the officer assumed the suspect…MORE

California Cracks Down On Unlicensed Contractors

FRESNO (KMJ) — A total of twelve undercover sting operations have been undertaken in California in the past week, and a total of seventy six people may be facing criminal charges. It comes after crackdowns including Riverside County, Los Angeles County, San Diego County and Fresno County. To avoid getting caught out by phony contractors,…MORE

Trump, Jeb Bush Duel on 9/11

By Jeremy Diamond CNN Donald Trump on Monday stood by his comments that former President George W. Bush did not keep the country safe since he was president during the 9/11 terrorist attacks. Trump insisted he isn’t “blaming anybody,” but repeatedly reminded Fox News viewers that the “worst attack in the history of our country”…MORE

El Chapo Wounded, Still on the Run

By Faith Karimi CNN Fugitive drug kingpin Joaquin “El Chapo” Guzman suffered injuries while trying to escape as authorities closed in on him, Mexican officials said. Guzman broke out of prison through an underground tunnel in July, and has been on the run since then. In a statement Friday, officials said intelligence pointed them to…MORE

State Orders Recall on Fresno County Raw Milk

The California Department of Food and Agriculture is reporting that raw milk produced by Organic Pastures Dairy of Fresno County with a code date of OCT 24 is the subject of a statewide recall and quarantine order announced by California State Veterinarian Dr. Annette Jones. The quarantine order followed the confirmed detection of campylobacter bacteria…MORE

Tip Leads to Arrest of 2011Murder Suspect

(KMJ) – A tip given to Kings County law enforcement late last week, leads to the arrest of a suspect wanted in a 2011 murder in Lemoore. On November 28, 2011 Lemoore police officers responded to the 200 block of Meadow Place.  There  22 year old Isaac Donez was shot multiple gunshot wounds to his…MORE

Sketches Released in Stabbing of Train Hero

(KMJ0 – The Sacramento Police Department is asking for help in identifying two suspects involved in the stabbing of a U.S. Airman hailed as a hero for helping to stop a terror attack on a Paris-bound train over the summer. On Saturday, the Department released these two composite sketches that show what the suspects are…MORE

FBI Seeks Suspect Now Believed to be In California

(KMJ) – The FBI requests is now asking for the public’s help to identifying this unknown male.   Investigators believe he may be able to help them identify and locate a teenager who may be in danger. The unidentified man may now be traveling through California. The unknown male was last seen driving a car…MORE

Local Jobless Rate Falls

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 Fresno County unemployment rate fell to an 8-year low of 8.1% in September, as non-farm employment grew by 2,700 jobs. Madera, Merced,…MORE