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Report: CA Lags in Anti-Smoking Efforts
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 Golden State is lagging, when it comes to discouraging tobacco use. California passed one of the nation’s first bans…… MORE
Profits Rise Despite Fewer Flipped Homes
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) — 30,000, or 4.5% of all single-family homes sales in the second quarter of 2015, were those that had been flipped.…… MORE
Tulare County Offers Amnesty For Traffic Tickets
Have an unpaid ticket from Tulare County? You’re set to get a break. Tulare County is giving a discount through a one-time amnesty program for unpaid traffic and non-traffic infraction tickets. “They put a hold on license as part of their collection activity – so it prevents people from being able to get to…… MORE
Honey Oil Lab Raided in NW Fresno
(KMJ) Fresno, CA Fresno Police raided a home near Debra and El Paso Ave on Wednesday and uncovered a large drug operation. Investigators say they found more than 20 pounds of marijuana, stolen mail, a stolen gun and a honey oil lab. Three people were arrested, including Sarah Avedisian (pictured).… MORE
Calif. Pays Off $14 Billion Debt
(AP) SACRAMENTO, Calif. — California closed an ugly chapter in its financial history on Wednesday by making its final payment on $14.2 billion in costly borrowing that plugged a budget deficit 11 years ago but eventually cost taxpayers about $5 billion in interest and fees. State Treasurer John Chiang and Director of Finance Michael Cohen…… MORE
Cops Arrested in SLO Boot Camp Abuse
(AP) Four Southern California police officers were arrested on suspicion of child cruelty for allegedly abusing more than a dozen youngsters at a boot camp, it was reported Wednesday. Huntington Park officers Marissa Larios, 36, and Patrick Nijland, 47, and South Gate officers Carlos Gomez-Marquez, 31, and Edgar Gomez, 35, were arrested on Tuesday and…… MORE
Fatty Acid Forces SoCal Beach Closure
SANTA MONICA, Calif. (AP) — A section of beach in Santa Monica is open Thursday following a brief closure caused when a substance later determined to be a fatty acid washed ashore. Los Angeles County lifeguards said late Wednesday that the chunky white substance was linoleic (lihn-oh-LAY’-ick) acid — but they have yet to figure…… MORE
Angry Orchard Bottles Recalled, Explosion Fears
FRESNO (KMJ) — Specific batches of a popular cider brand are being recalled – over fears the bottles could explode. Angry Orchard say they could break or overflow on opening due to re-fermentation increasing the pressure on the inside of the glass. No illnesses or injuries have been reported, but the FDA say you can…… MORE
Manhunt Continues In Eastern Kern County
Kern County Sheriff’s deputies enter their ninth day in search for the suspect believed to be hiding in the Kelso Valley area. According to Ray Pruitt with the Kern County Sheriff’s Office, crews will continue their search in a 5 square mile radius in the Jawbone Canyon area. Deputies still do not know the identity of…… MORE
