On Tuesday, June 9, 2015 The Fresno Police Department responded to the Wal-Mart at Herndon and Ingram for a report of a robbery. During the robbery, the Loss Prevention Officers reported they were attacked by several females who were stealing items from the store. On, Sunday July 12, 2015, officers conducted a traffic stop on…… MORE
Rain Calms Fire That Scorched Cars
LOS ANGELES (AP) — A rare summer storm allowed firefighters to contain 60 percent of a wildfire that swept across a California interstate, torching vehicles and sending people running for their lives. Light rain and moist air dampened the blaze in the mountainous Cajon Pass 55 miles northeast of Los Angeles, the main artery between…… MORE
I-10 Bridge Washed Out, Drivers Stranded
LOS ANGELES (AP) — All traffic along a major freeway connecting California and Arizona was blocked indefinitely when a bridge over a desert wash collapsed during heavy rain, and the roadway in the opposite direction suffered severe damage, authorities said. The collapse on Interstate 10 in southeastern California Sunday afternoon left one driver injured, stranded…… MORE
California’s High Health Enrollment Surpasses Projections
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — California has enrolled 2.3 million people under an optional expansion of the state’s Medicaid program — nearly three times more than the state had anticipated, according to the state Department of Finance. Beyond that, a record number of people who already qualified for the low-income health program signed up, pushing overall…… MORE
Sacramento River Claims 5th Life
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — Authorities in Northern California are working to recover the body of a man they say drowned near the confluence of the Sacramento and American rivers. The Sacramento Bee reports the victim is a 24-year-old man that officials believe drowned Sunday after entering the water on the Sacramento River side of Tiscornia…… MORE
Modesto Father Jailed After 5 Bodies Found
MODESTO, Calif. (AP) — A man has been arrested in the deaths of two women and three young girls whose bodies were found in a Central California home, including his young daughter and her mother. Martin Martinez, 30, from Modesto, where the bodies were found Saturday, was detained about 80 miles away in San Jose…… MORE
Valley Children’s Hospital Opens Autism Center
Valley Children’s Hospital held a ribbon cutting for it’s new Satellite Autism Center. Fresno State President Joseph Castro was there along with Fresno State and hospital staff. It’s a partnership with Fresno State’s autism center, allowing Children’s to expand its services — and train Fresno State Undergraduate and graduate students. There is a real demand…… MORE
Animal Cruelty Unit Formed To Fight Abuse
Fresno County District Attorney Lisa A. Smittcamp has formed an “Animal Cruelty” Unit dedicated to addressing animal abuse cases throughout Fresno County. Recognizing that animal cruelty can be a precursor to violent crimes against people, the D.A.’s Office is attempting to stem this tide of violence. “We’re going to have some really good prosecutors who…… MORE
CA Jobless Rate Declines
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) — Fresno County saw an increase of 1,200 jobs in June, with gains in manufacturing, construction, and farming. That pushed the…… MORE
Calif. Gas Prices Rise at Record Rate
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 gas prices have never risen more quickly than they did this past week. According to GasBuddy.com, average prices have…… MORE
