One of the SPCA’s largest fundraisers to help them offer low cost pet spays and neuters is happening this weekend. Bets For Pets is a lovely evening under the stars filled with live music by The Valley Cats, BBQ Dinner by Famous Dave’s, dessert by Gorilla Gurt, wine/beer, photo booth, a fabulous silent auction, casino style…… MORE
Plague Scare Closes Yosemite Campground
YOSEMITE (KMJ) — Animals in Yosemite National Park’s Tuolumne Meadows Campground have tested positive for the plague. It means the campground will be closed next week between August 17th and August 21st. Several dead animals have been discovered and tested positive for the plague, prompting the temporary closure while the areas rodents are known to…… MORE
PG&E Pays $300M Fine for San Bruno Explosion
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 Pacific Gas and Electric Company says it’s paid $300 million to the State of California, relating to the deadly…… MORE
SoCal Wholesale Gas Prices See Huge Jump
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) — Wholesale prices have again shot up by 75 cents in the Los Angeles area, and that’s already pushing up prices…… MORE
Fresno Soldiers Ordered to Stand Trial for Murder
It was a New Year’s day celebration in 2014 — that ended with 32-year old Brian Santos — stabbed to death. Now, 25-year old Jessica Wills (left), and 24-year old Jacqueline Benavides Wills (right), will stand trial for the murder of their fellow army National Guard soldier. The women, who are married, were arrested shortly…… MORE
Cooling Centers in Fresno Open Saturday & Sunday
(FRESNO) – The City of Fresno will open its cooling centers Saturday and Sunday, August 15 and 16, 2015. The National Weather Service in Hanford has forecasted that the high temperature in Fresno for both days will be at or above 105 degrees. The centers will be open from noon to 8 p.m. Cooling centers…… MORE
Mountain Lion Killed Crossing I-5
CASTAIC, Calif. (AP) — A young mountain lion that crossed roads and freeways on a 50-mile journey to reach a new home north of Los Angeles has died under the wheels of a car, authorities said Thursday. The cougar, which was tagged and known to researchers as P-32, died Monday on Interstate 5 near Castaic,…… MORE
Death Penalty Possible in Santa Maria Murder
(KMJ) The Santa Barbara County DA’s office has not decided whether to seek the death penalty in a case that’s drawn the ire of many across the country. Thursday, 29 year old Victor Martinez pleaded not guilty to murder and special allegations against him including torture in the brutal killing of 64 year old Marilyn…… MORE
Wildfire Smoke might Impact Northern Cal Vineyards
A smoky taste to a glass of wine could become a reality because of northern California wildfires. Fires burning in Napa, Sonoma and Lake Counties might cause some problems for the wine industry. Since red wine skin is used in the wine making process and those fires are creating a lot of smoke, there could…… MORE
Deputy Dies During Lake Tahoe Rescue Attempt
The Contra Costa County Sheriff’s Office is mourning the loss of a deputy who died during a rescue attempt at Lake Tahoe. Deputy Carlos Francies died Thursday as he was trying to prevent a drowning. Sheriff David Livingston issued this statement on the passing of his deputy: “Today we lost a dedicated deputy sheriff and…… MORE
