Survey: Majority of Californians Concerned About Climate Change

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) — 62% of Californians believe the effects of climate change have already begun. According a new public policy institute survey, 24%…MORE

Report: Millennials Less Credit-Savvy

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) — Millennials have passed baby boomers as the largest segment of the American population. But the rough economy has had an…MORE

USDA Introduces New Food Safety Practice Surveys

The USDA reports that its Economic Research Service and the National Agricultural Statistics Service have joined efforts and created a series of surveys. The surveys focus on food safety practices used in fruit and vegetable production and processing. The data obtained may inform our understanding of how the U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s Food Safety…MORE

New Effort Targets Pot Growers As Water Wasters

It’s a unique argument against growing pot in California — it’s a waste of water. Sacramento County supervisors are standing by their decision to label outdoor marijuana growing as a waste of H-2-Oh during the drought. Now growers could face fines of up to $500 per day. But Pro pot advocates say the weed growers…MORE

Calif. Assemblywoman Calls for Audit of Planned Parenthood

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 Assemblywoman Melissa Melendez is urging the Joint Legislative Audit Committee “to determine how much money Planned Parenthood is making…MORE

Dyer Says Fresno Police Retirements Benefits Are Tops

The Fresno Police Department is hiring. Chief Jerry Dyer is very positive about the recruitment of new candidates – especially with the retirement package they are offering. “We have the number one solvent retirement system in California. We are either better than or equal to the new state system, so that’s our biggest recruiting tool,…MORE

Donations For Cecil The Lion

Social media is buzzing about the death of Zimbabwe’s most famous lion – Cecil – killed by Minnesota dentist Walter Palmer. Talk show host Jimmy Kimmel cried on his show on Tuesday (July 28th), and urged people to donate to WildCRU https://www.campaign.ox.ac.uk/wildcru Jimmy Kimmel implored his millions of listeners in the USA to make donations to…MORE

Calif. Lawmakers Raise Millions for Their Favorite Causes

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 lawmakers arranged for donors to give $28 million to their favorite causes during the first half of 2015. The…MORE

More Millennials Living with Mom & Dad

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) — Despite an improving job market, more millennials are living with their parents. The 18-to-34 population has grown by nearly 3…MORE

Former First Lady Helps Rededicate Tioga Road

A historic rededication ceremony on the Tioga Road, conducted exactly 100 years after the original dedication ceremony, was held in Yosemite National Park Tuesday. Former First Lady Laura Bush, Yosemite National Park Superintendent Don Neubacher, and Yosemite Conservancy Vice President Jerry Edelbrock participated in the reenactment ceremony. Highlights of the event included a rechristening of…MORE