A vigil in North Fresno for the African American woman who died while in police custody in Texas. With candles in hand, two dozen people stood on the corner of Blackstone and Nees, as passing cars honked. They say they want to be visible. “There’s been a call for rage across the country and i…… MORE
CA Right-to-Die Lawsuit Dismissed
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) — A lawsuit filed against the state on behalf of 3 terminally ill Californians has been tossed out. A San Diego…… MORE
Boy Scouts End Ban on Gay Adult Leaders
FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ) — The Boy Scouts of America is ending its blanket ban on gay adult leaders. The executive board approved the new policy Monday, aiming to ease the controversy that’s plagued the Boy Scouts for years. Church-sponsored Scout units will still be allowed to exclude homosexuals. … MORE
Calif. Bills Aim to Combat Sex Abuse on College Campuses
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) — In an effort to eliminate inconsistent policies regarding sexual abuse on college campuses, California lawmakers are considering several pieces of…… MORE
Covered California Announces Premium Increases
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) — Covered California health premiums will rise by an average of 4% next year. Director Peter Lee says it’s a slight…… MORE
TPP Negotiators Meeting in Hawaii
Trans-Pacific Partnership talks kick off Tuesday in Hawaii, in what could be the final round of negotiations ahead of finalizing a trade-pact. The chief negotiators are already in Hawaii working on technical issues before the trade ministers arrive this week. The Trans-Pacific Partnership includes the United States and 11 Pacific Rim countries. In a report…… MORE
Big Creek Fire Meeting Taking Place Tonight
FRESNO (KMJ) — Fire season is upon us here in the valley and with the willow fire continuing to burn – it’s all the important to know what to do. Everyone who lives in the small mountain communities that surround Shaver Lake and Huntington Lake are being invited to big creek this evening for a…… MORE
What’s Fueling California’s Wildfires?
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) — Wildfires in the Sierra Nevada are now charring high-elevation forests, which historically, have seldom burned. New research from the John…… MORE
Court: Prop. 47 Reclassification Must Extend to Juveniles
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 California 4th District Court of Appeal says that juvenile offenders, like their adult counterparts, are entitled to have certain…… MORE
A Blueprint for Great Schools
State Schools Chief Tom Torlakson to Unveil New Road Map for Education State Superintendent of Public Instruction Tom Torlakson will unveil a new action plan detailing the steps to take in the next four years to enhance learning, capitalize on the state’s recent progress, and provide all California children with a world-class education in the 21st…… MORE
