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 dealers sold a record 510,000 handguns in 2014, as well as a near-record 418,000 rifles and shotguns. But a new…… MORE
CA Refiners Accused of Market Manipulation Despite Lower Prices
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 price of gas in the Golden State has fluctuated significantly this year. Refinery problems, special blends, and union walkouts…… MORE
14 Dogs Die in Monterey Pet Spa Fire
MONTEREY, Calif. (AP) — Authorities say 14 dogs died in a fire at a Central California boarding facility that cares for pets while their owners are away on vacation. Inspector Mike Ventimiglia of the Monterey Fire Department said Monday that it appears the dogs died of smoke inhalation. He says a cause for the Sunday…… MORE
Suspect in SF Pier Attack Admits Shooting
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — A man arrested in the seemingly random fatal shooting of a woman at a San Francisco pier admitted in a jailhouse interview on Sunday that he shot her, but said it was an accident. Francisco Sanchez, 45, told KGO-TV in a mix of Spanish and English that he found a gun…… MORE
Farm Groups Fire Legal Round Against EPA
The American Farm Bureau, along with other agriculture and industry groups asked a federal court to vacate the controversial new rule redefining the scope of federal jurisdiction under the Clean Water Act. The lawsuit, filed in federal district court in Texas, claims the new rule grants EPA and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers broad…… MORE
Chukchansi’s Tex McDonald Takes Guilty Plea
Fresno (KMJ) The former head of the Chukchansi tribe has been released from jail after pleading guilty to a single charge of false imprisonment. Tex McDonald had been accused of organizing an armed takeover of the Chukchansi Casino – which eventually led to the closure of the resort. McDonald was sentenced to more than a…… MORE
Keep Cool – Hit A Fresno Unified Pool
To keep cool – hit a Fresno Unified pool. Fresno Unified announced residents can access three high school pools “free” when temperatures are forecasted to be 105 degrees or higher. Fresno High School, Mclane High School, and Roosevelt High School are available for community use —–Monday through Saturday through August 14. Normal gate fee is…… MORE
Valley Air District: “Shoot off Fireworks – Pollute The Air”
If you shoot off fireworks,,, you pollute the air “We’re doing ok, air quality of definitely improving but it’s going take a collective shift including moving away from fireworks to continue that improvement -Heather Heinks, Valley Air Spokesperson. The Valley Air District suggests cutting back on personal fireworks. It’s hard to see the soot, ash…… MORE
Teen Killed In Bass Lake Boating Accident
Another fatal boating accident at Bass Lake. Madera County Sheriff’s deputies discovered an unresponsive male near the Pines Resort — around 11 o’clock Wednesday night. The victim’s been identified as 14-year-old Kyle Farr of Los Gatos. A 13-year-old boy died in another incident at Bass Lake — Saturday afternoon. … MORE
Man In Wheelchair Killed On Fresno Railroad Tracks
A fatal train in accident, Thursday morning in Downtown Fresno. At around 11:30a.m. police were called to the railroad tracks by Ventura and G Street near the 41 overpass, in the area next to the Fresno Rescue Mission. Fresno Police Sergeant John Romo says the victim was a man in his 50’s in a wheel…… MORE
