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
Harris Banks $3M in US Senate Bid
WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. Senate campaign of Democratic candidate Kamala Harris says it raised more than $1.6 million during the most recent fundraising quarter that ended June 30. Harris serves as California’s attorney general and is widely viewed as the frontrunner in the race to succeed U.S. Sen. Barbara Boxer. The second quarter haul…… MORE
Madera Summer Movies In The Park
Already looking ahead to the weekend? Every Friday night, the City’s of Madera’s Parks Department is hosting free movies in the park at Lions Town and Country Park. PG&E granted the City’s Parks Department an $5,000 grant to pay for the summer series. Without the generous support from PG&E, City staff said they would not…… MORE
Second Confirmed Citrus Greening Case in California
The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) and the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) have confirmed detection of the citrus disease known as huanglongbing (HLB), or citrus greening. The disease was detected in plant material taken from a kumquat tree in a residential neighborhood in the San Gabriel area of Los Angeles County.…… MORE
Calif. Gas Prices Soar Higher, Fresno at $3.47
CAMARILLO, Calif. (AP) — While gas prices nationwide are on a downward trend, California is experiencing a spike that could see prices top $4 a gallon before easing again, according to analysts. A shortage in oil and other components used in refining California’s unique blend of less-polluting gas was one of the reasons for the…… MORE
Twin Tunnel Plan May Go to the Voters
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — Signature gatherers paid by a wealthy Stockton-area farmer and food processor have started circulating an initiative to force large public works projects to go before voters for approval, and the measure is expected to qualify for the November 2016 ballot. Dean Cortopassi’s ballot measure could threaten Gov. Jerry Brown’s $15 billion…… MORE
Fire Crew Hurt in Rollover Crash
Fresno (KMJ) Several firefighters are recovering after a crash on Hwy 168 near Shepherd. The CHP says their engine rolled several times after an SUV sideswiped the vehicle Sunday morning. The crew was heading to the Prather area. The five people inside suffered minor to major injuries. Firefighter Derek Solden of Mariposa was the most…… MORE
Man Drowns at Skaggs Bridge Park
Fresno (KMJ) Deputies are investigating a drowning at Skaggs Bridge Park. The Fresno Co. Sheriffs Department says they pulled a 50 year old man from the water, north of Kerman, Sunday afternoon. The victim has not been identified. … MORE
