Cooling Centers in Fresno Open Again Tomorrow FRESNO – The National Weather Service in Hanford has forecasted that the high temperature in Fresno for Friday, June 26, 2015 will be at or above 105 degrees. As a result, the City of Fresno will open its cooling centers again tomorrow from noon to…… MORE
Fresno State Food Festival’s Hot Dog Eating Contest
How many hot dogs can you eat at one time? If that was something you’ve ever considered —Fresno State wants to help you realize your dream…. Sign-ups begin for the Hot Dog Eating Contest – part of the upcoming Fresno State Food Festival on Saturday July 11th. “They’ve been approved by the President of campus, President…… MORE
California Continues to Become More Diverse
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 is not only the nation’s most-populous state, but it also has the largest populations of four major ethic groups:…… MORE
Study: California Not So “Golden” for Wealthy Retirees
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 Golden State may not be so great in your “golden years.” According to a new study by GOBankingRates, California…… MORE
Senate Passes Trade Promotion Authority
In a 60 – 38 vote, the U.S. Senate has sent Trade Promotion Authority to the President’s desk as a standalone bill not packaged with Trade Adjustment Assistance. Trade Adjustment Assistance also passed the Senate packaged with an African Trade Preference bill. The Senate passed TPA Wednesday afternoon after a procedural vote on Tuesday that…… MORE
Mandatory Vaccine Bill Approved, Goes to Gov. Brown
Fresno (KMJ) The legislation that has sparked a heated debate across California is on its way to Gov. Brown’s desk. Senate Bill 277 would require nearly all public schoolchildren to be vaccinated. After a contentious hour-debate Thursday, the state Assembly passed the bill 46-30. Fresno Republican Assemblyman Jim Patterson voted no while Democratic Assemblyman Henry…… MORE
Super Bowl Party Killer Plans to Appeal
Fresno (KMJ) A Fresno man killed another man after the 2013 Super Bowl party has been sentenced to life in prison. 26-year-old David Quevedo was sentenced Wednesday – to life without the possibility of parole. In May, Quevedo was found guilty of first-degree murder in the shooting death of 36-year-old Omar Silva. Authorities say the…… MORE
Water Efficiency Tips Coming From Fresno State
FRESNO (KMJ) — We don’t have much water here in the Central Valley and Fresno State want to show us how to get the most out of what we have left. “We’re helping farmers with new technologies to help them be more efficient with water”, says Education Manager at the Center for Irrigation Technology Bill…… MORE
Highway City Community Center Reopens With Science Workshop
An opportunity for children to experience tactile learning comes with the re-opening of the Highway City Community Center which will host of the Community Science Workshop. On Wednesday, June 24th, the City of Fresno Parks, Afterschool, Recreation, and Community Services Department celebrated the facility serving the surrounding local neighborhoods, students and school districts by Shaw…… MORE
Law Enforcement Want Gov. Brown To Block Clovis Man’s Killer’s Parole
FRESNO (KMJ) — Some of the valley’s and the state’s biggest names in law enforcement are hoping that their pressure on Governor Jerry Brown will mean a man convicted of murdering a mentally disabled man by burying him alive will stay behind bars. David Weidert was found guilty of the 1980 murder of Clovis man…… MORE
