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) — Two invasive mosquito species discovered in California can transmit infectious diseases, such as chikungunya and yellow fever. The California Department of Public Health…… MORE
Auditor: Calif. More Prepared for Emergencies
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 Department of Public Health and the Governor’s Office of Emergency Services have corrected major deficiencies, that were identified back in 2013.…… MORE
Study: High-Stress Job Could Lead to Stroke
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) — Having a high-stress career, primarily one which is demanding, but offers minimal personal control, may increase the risk for a stroke. That’s according…… MORE
Classroom Resource Launched at World Food Prize Symposium
The American Farm Bureau Foundation for Agriculture and the International Food Information Council Foundation announced the global launch of “Bringing Biotechnology to Life.” It’s a program that’s free and offers educational resources which aim to facilitate learning about agricultural biotechnology and its role in food production. This new curriculum was unveiled at the World…… MORE
Central Valley Veterans’ Hospitality House Opens In Fresno
FRESNO (KMJ) — An ‘open house’ designed to give veterans or the families of veterans somewhere to stay in times of need, is set to be unveiled in Fresno. Non-profit Central Valley Veterans bought a house in June – and since then have been bringing it up to standard to give those with loved ones…… MORE
Fresno Teachers Want FUSD Leaders Put on Leave
(KMJ) – The Fresno Teachers Association is calling for the Fresno Unified school board to suspend Superintendent Michael Hanson and other top officials. The FTA say the reason is their possible role in the alleged shredding of documents amid a federal investigation. FTA President Tish Rice asked the board to place Hanson, Chief Financial Officer…… MORE
Strike Vote Looms for CSU System
(KMJ) – Professors, librarians, counselors and other California State University employees are preparing to vote on whether to permit their labor union to call a strike over stalled salary negotiations. The California Faculty Association is asking its 25,000 members to authorize a strike if contract talks that already have resisted mediation remain unsuccessful. The strike…… MORE
Calif, Tech Firms Team to Fight Cyber Exploitation
LOS ANGELES (AP) — California’s attorney general has teamed with leaders in the tech industry and law enforcement to combat so-called cyber exploitation — the practice of anonymously posting explicit photographs of others online, often to extort money from the victims. Kamala Harris announced Wednesday early results of the Cyber Exploitation Working Group, which includes…… MORE
Sheriff: Hospitalized Odom Was on Coke Binge
By Faith Karimi and Steve Almasy- CNN As two-time NBA champ Lamar Odom fights for his life at a Nevada hospital, his children joined the Kardashian family by his side. Odom was found unconscious at a brothel in Crystal, where he spent four days before he was rushed to hospital Tuesday. He had been using…… MORE
Fresno Sheriff’s Department Asks Public’s Help – Cold Case Murder
Fresno County Sheriff’s homicide detectives are asking the public for help to gain information about a murder that occurred 10 years ago. Anthony Renovato, (above) 26, of Fresno was found dead on July 15, 2005. Renovato went by the nickname of “Boink.” Detectives have put many investigative hours into this case and are eager to…… MORE
