Evangel Home celebrates it’s 60th year in existence in Fresno. The non-profit organization has been a haven for homeless women and children since 1955, helping both poor women on their way up and women of means on their way down -to get their feet back on the ground. In addition to providing shelter, the Christian…… MORE
Pesticide Poisoning in Kern County
Kern County officials say at least nine people sought medical treatment for ailments including headaches and nausea after they were possibly exposed to pesticide. Agricultural Commissioner Ruben Arroyo said this week that his agency and poison control officials are investigating the incident reported Friday morning near Lost Hills. Arroyo tells KBAK-TV that officials…… MORE
Californians Fleeing the Golden State
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) — An unprecedented 5 million Californians left for other states, between 2004 and 2013, according to the Internal Revenue Service. The net population loss…… MORE
Calif. Prisons to End Unlimited Isolation of Gang Leaders
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) — Restricting a practice that once kept hundreds of inmates in notorious segregation units for at least a decade, the State of California is…… MORE
California Poultry to Japan
CALIFORNIA CAN ONCE AGAIN SHIP OFF POULTRY TO JAPAN. JAPAN IS LIFTING SOME OF ITS BANS ON IMPORTS OF LIVE POULTRY AND POULTRY MEAT. THAT COVERS CALIFORNIA AND SEVEN OTHER STATES THAT WERE UNDER A BAN BECAUSE OF THE AVIAN INFLUENZA. BUT RESTRICTIONS STILL REMAIN ON LIVE POULTRY AND POULTRY PRODUCTS FROM SEVEN OTHER STATES.…… MORE
Hiker Missing at Upper Yosemite Falls
Park rangers at Yosemite are asking for the public’s help in locating a missing man … 39-year-old James Michael Millet Jr. planned a day hike to Upper Yosemite Fall on Aug. 11, and has not returned to his vehicle … He is described as Caucasian, 5 feet 9 inches tall and 170 pounds. He…… MORE
California in the Clear to Resume Poultry Shipments
Japan is lifting some of its bans on imports of live poultry and poultry meat from the United States. The bans were put in place earlier this year due to the U.S. outbreak of highly pathogenic avian influenza. Meatingplace reports Imports from Oregon, Washington, Idaho, California, Kansas, Arkansas, Montana and Indiana as well as British…… MORE
Second Grader Organizes School Supply Donation Drive
FRESNO (KMJ) — A back to school supplies run has inspired a valley second grader to help out his fellow students whose families can’t afford to equip them for the new year. It all started when Zackeria Lovick and his mother were getting all the paper and pens he’d need for the second grade. “We…… MORE
Family Of Four Can’t Live On Minimum Wage – EPI
Can a family of four live on minimum wage? Not even close. A new study finds that no matter where they live in the United States, minimum wage workers earn far less than they need – to make ends meet. The Economic Policy Institute compiled data from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban…… MORE
How Bad Are CA Drivers?
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) — California has some of the worst drivers in the nation, according to a Bankrate.com study. The Golden State is second-to-last, just behind Louisiana.…… MORE
