The Walt Disney Co. has purchased three parcels of land near its Anaheim resort, sparking speculation that the property would free up land for a future park expansion involving Disney’s Star Wars or Marvel’s superhero characters.. Disney acquired the Marvel and Star Wars characters through purchases of Marvel Entertainment Inc. in 2009 and Lucasfilm in…… MORE
State Makes Final Payment on $15 Billion Bond
California is set to make its final payment today on $15 billion in costly borrowing championed a decade ago by then-Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger. As one of his first major actions in office, the Republican governor led a bipartisan campaign in 2004 to persuade voters to approve the bonds to close the state’s budget deficit.…… MORE
Thousands of Calif. Convicts to Regain Voting Rights
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — California restored voting rights Tuesday to tens of thousands of criminals serving sentences under community supervision, reversing a decision by a state official that they could not participate in elections. Secretary of State Alex Padilla announced the settlement between the state and the American Civil Liberties Union of California, which sued…… MORE
Office Buildings Giving Cold Shoulder To Females
That old saying “This is a man’s world”… it may be true when it comes to your office thermostat. It happens every summer – offices turn on the air-conditioning… but if you are woman and feel left in the cold -it could be because the thermostat is set for a man. A study, in the Journal…… MORE
Gun Crimes Unit Partners Chief Dyer & DA Smittcamp
More crime fighting measures out of Fresno. Fresno Police Chief Jerry Dyer is working with the Fresno District Attorney to fight crime. This afternoon, he announced the implementation of new Gun Crimes Unit. Fresno District Attorney Lisa Smittcamp was present at Police Headquarters for the announcement, as their departments will have a close working relationship…… MORE
What Does the Clean Power Plan Mean for California?
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) — President Obama has unveiled his Clean Power Plan, which over the next 15 years, will mandate that states address climate…… MORE
CA Minimum Wage Initiative Cleared to Collect Signatures
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’s minimum wage would rise by $1 each year until it reaches $15 an hour in 2021, if a union-backed…… MORE
EPA’s Air Resources Board Workshop
The EPA’s Air Resources Board wants to hear your opinion, today – August 4th. They are holding a workshop about climate investments in Fresno, it’s one of seven workshops being held across the state – all with the goal of reducing emissions. It’s being held today from 4:30 to 7:30 at the Valley Air District…… MORE
Corcoran Man Held on Child Sex Charges
(KMJ) Fresno, CA – A disturbing arrest has been made in Corcoran. Police say 46 year old Richard Gonzales, who goes by the nickname “Monica”, has been jailed in Kings County on charges of sodomy of a minor and possession of child pornography. His bail has been set at $280,000. There is no update on…… MORE
Fire Damages Fresno Home
At 8:30 Tuesday morning, Fresno Fire responded to the 7900 block of north Baird Ave to tackle a home on fire. A woman inside the home was woken up by her smoke detector and notice smoke in her back yard. She went outside and discovered the doghouse on fire, with flames extending to the back…… MORE
