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) — Water quality near oil and gas well fracking in California will now be monitored, under new requirements approved by the Water…… MORE
California Stands to Benefit from Trade Deal
A trade deal linking 40% of the global economy remains on track for a potential agreement by the end of the month. The 12 nations negotiating the Trans-Pacific Partnership are slated to meet late this month for the last round of talks. The New York Times reports United States officials feel confident enough a deal…… MORE
UC to Admit More JC Students
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) The University of California is trying to increase the number of undergraduates it admits from the state’s community colleges by spelling out the courses transferring students need to be eligible to complete their studies at a UC campus, UC President Janet Napolitano said Tuesday. Hoping to make the journey from a two-year…… MORE
Calif. Bills to Regulate E-Cigs, Raise Smoking Age Stall
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — Two California bills aimed at curbing youth smoking by regulating e-cigarettes and boosting the smoking age to 21 have stalled in committee, with one lawmaker even rejecting his own measure after it was revised. Sen. Mark Leno, D-San Francisco, renounced his bill Wednesday when the Committee on Governmental Organization scrapped its…… MORE
Fresno PD’s Real Time Crime Center Unveiled
Fresno PD’s new high-tech way to fight crime is unveiled. On the second floor of police headquarters is the Real Time Crime Center. Imagine what looks like a TV station control room with 55 monitors, 8 workstations, staffed by 4 officers 24/7 all to keep an eye on crimes. Data comes from 911 calls to…… MORE
Teen Victims Of Convicted Online Predator Asked To Come Forward
FRESNO (KMJ) — The FBI are asking for our help identifying the victims of convicted online predator who targeted minors across 26 states including California. Florida man Lucas Chansler has been sentenced to 105 years in prison for his efforts producing child pornography in an act known as sextortion. But there are fears there are…… MORE
UC System Creates Transfer “Pathways” for 10 Popular Majors
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) – The University of California is trying to increase the number of undergraduates it admits from the state’s community colleges by spelling out the courses transferring students need to be eligible to complete their studies at a UC campus. UC President Janet Napolitano announced Tuesday that the system has created…… MORE
Poll: Americans Markedly More Confident in Small Businesses
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) — Small businesses, to many, are a pillar of the American Dream. While big businesses are often seeing as having the competitive advantage,…… MORE
Calif. Physician-Assisted Suicide Bill Dies
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 controversial “aid-in-dying” bill, written by Democratic Senator Lois Wolk, would have allowed doctors to prescribe fatal drugs, to terminally ill…… MORE
Huge Rock Falls Off of Half Dome
Officials at Yosemite National Park say a massive sheet of rock has fallen from the vertical face of Half Dome on the most popular route used by climbers. Park geologist and climber Greg Stock said Tuesday that officials are now determining how the new route changes the climb. Nobody was injured or witnessed the fall…… MORE
