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

‘Right to Die’ Bill Stalls in Sacramento

SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) – Legislation to allow terminally ill patients to legally end their lives in California has stalled amid fierce opposition from religious groups. The bill’s authors said Tuesday they would not present the right-to-die bill to the Assembly Health Committee, effectively ending the effort for the year. The Catholic Church and other religious…MORE

Canada Beef Producers Now Have Drought Issues

While many U.S. producers work towards rebuilding cattle numbers after a prolonged drought, another drought has left Canadian producers in a similar situation. Bloomberg reports a drought has parched pastureland throughout the biggest beef-producing provinces in Canada. The country is the seventh largest exporter and has its smallest herd in 22 years. Beef processing plants…MORE

Fresno PD’s Shotspotter System Goes Live to Target Gunfire

Shootings are up 20% in Fresno, from last year, but new gunshot technology is now live – to help the police reverse that trend. The Shotspotter Flex Gunfire Detection System (SST) is online, with strategically-placed microphones in a 3 mile radius in Fresno’s hot spots plagued by deadly crime. Shoot a gun, and Chief Jerry…MORE

Simultaneous Home Burglaries And Car Thefts Rising In Lemoore

LEMOORE (KMJ) — Household burglaries in Lemoore have been getting more daring lately with some residents finding their cars gone too. Lemoore’s Police Department are noticing a pattern in burglaries. Homes targeted in the last six weeks have been vacant and the owners are in the process of moving in or moving out. In some…MORE