The 67,000 California Volkswagen diesel car owners – whose autos were part of the emissions-test rigging scandal might have chance at getting the German automaker to buy back their vehicles. A class action lawsuit has been filed by a Seattle law firm in Los Angeles federal court – demanding an immediate buyback under California emissions…… MORE
Fresno’s Phillip J. Patiño School Of Entrepreneurship Officially Dedicated
FRESNO (KMJ) — A Fresno school which will prepare its students for the technological world has officially been dedicated. The Phillip J. Patiño school of entrepreneurship aims to get as many of its alumnus and alumnae into business. It’s the first of its kind in the United States, and aims to not only encourage the…… MORE
Giraffe Dies Inside Fresno Chaffee Zoo’s New Expansion – PETA Responds
FRESNO (KMJ) — The opening of Fresno Chaffee Zoo’s ‘African Adventure’ this week has been marred with tragedy. Early visitors to the $56 million expansion were witness to the death of a young giraffe Sunday afternoon. Those who were there say the animal got stuck in a fence – and was strangled to death. Animal…… MORE
CA Seeks to Use Violent Offenders to Fight Wildfires
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 Corrections and Rehabilitation is considering allowing inmates with violent backgrounds to help fight wildfires. The state has about 3,800…… MORE
Gov. Brown Vetoes “Right-to-Try” Legislation
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 approved a “right-to-die” measure, allowing terminally ill patients to seek physician-assisted suicide. However, he’s vetoed a “right-to-try” bill, which would…… MORE
Calif. to MLB: No More Tobacco
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 State of California has outlawed the use of smokeless tobacco, at Major League Baseball games. The restriction will prevent California players from…… MORE
Today is National Farmer’s Day
Today is National Farmer’s Day. And on the 8th day, God looked down on his planned paradise and said, “I need a caretaker.” So God made a farmer. God said, “I need somebody willing to get up before dawn, milk cows, work all day in the fields, milk cows again, eat supper and then go…… MORE
Tightlacing – A Smaller Waist But What Price To Your Health?
Celebrities sometimes do crazy things to stay slender. One new trend that has women strapping on a corset-like device called a waist trainer. The goal is an hour glass figure, but is it safe? Stars, like Kim Kardashian, have used the waist trainers – inspiring non stars to use them. Waist trainers aren’t new…… MORE
Nationwide Water Rule Injunction Granted
An appeals court has ordered a nationwide stay against the Waters of the U.S. Rule. The court decision says the rule could be overturned based on the merits of the lawsuits filed against the regulation. The Order was issued by the Sixth Judicial Circuit Court of Appeals against the Environmental Protection Agency and the Army…… MORE
Fresno Police Investigating City’s 36th Homicide
(KMJ) – On Saturday October 10th, Fresno Police responded to a call of a shooting at Holly & Grove just before 10 p.m. When officers arrived, they found two gun show victims. 34-year old Christopher Mitchell of Fresno died at the scene. The second victim, a 39-year old female, was struck in the legs and…… MORE
