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 University of Southern California is seeking a restraining order, in an effort to prevent UC San Diego from hacking…… MORE
Traver Man Sentenced in Stadium Attack
Fresno (KMJ) 28 year old Amador Rebollero will spend the next few years of his life in state prison for his role in a bathroom brawl at Levis Stadium during a 49ers game. Prosecutors say the Traver man started a fight in October that police say caused traumatic brain injuries to the victim. Robollero’s brother…… MORE
Full House to Consumer Friendly GMO Labeling
The House Agriculture Committee approval of the GMO labeling standard now goes to the full House. With their action, this is the first time that a committee has taken action on the Safe and Affordable Food Labeling Act. The act was introduced by Kansas Representative Mike Pompeo last Congress and includes science-based labeling standard for foods…… MORE
Fresno Murder Victim Identified as 17 Year Old
Fresno (KMJ) Fresno Police are investigating the city’s 26th homicide of the year. A 17 year old boy was shot through the window of his home on South Santa Clara Ave in SW Fresno on Sunday. Investigators say the victim, Benzo Ford, was likely targeted. No arrests have been made and no suspects have been…… MORE
Brown Signs Bill Preventing Fines for Brown Lawns
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — Gov. Jerry Brown has signed legislation to protect California residents who let their lawns go brown during the drought. Brown announced Monday that he signed AB1, which prohibits local governments from penalizing residents who conserve water by not watering their lawns. Democratic Assemblywoman Cheryl Brown introduced the bill after hearing about…… MORE
Trasoras Family Triplets 5th Set At CRMC
There’s something in the air or the water…at Community Regional. “In about a month we’ve had about 5 set of triplets and it’s highly unusual – we’ve had a lot of twins that were born – multiples but not in sets of three.” – Mary Lisa Russell, Spokesperson, CRMC. On Sunday, at 6:00am, the Trasoras Family…… MORE
Fresno Fire May Change Practices In Light Of Captain Dern’s Injuries
FRESNO (KMJ) — Fresno Fire Captain Pete Dern is back on his feet and recovering well and Fresno Fire say his injuries may prompt a change in how they fight fires of this kind. An outside investigation into what happened began two days after the incident which severely injured Captain Dern. “We wanted to address…… MORE
Voter Turnout Dismal Among CA’s Fastest-Growing Ethnic Groups
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) — Voter turnout fell to a record low in 2014, with fewer than 42 percent of California voters casting a ballot…… MORE
California Film Credits Now Up for Grabs
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 Film Commission has begun accepting applications from producers of independent and studio feature films. California tripled annual funding…… MORE
O’Rourkes Win Fresno State Hot Dog Eating Contest
The Irish Mafia –a father/son team of avid Red Wavers, John & Timothy O’Rourke from Fresno (seen with Kiss Country’s host Gnarley Charley) – won the first Fresno State Hot Dog Eating Contest at the University’s Annual Farm Festival at the Rue and Gwen Gibson Farm Market, on Saturday, July 11th. KMJ’s Liz Kern: “So how…… MORE
