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
Home Ownership Continues to Decline
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) — Home prices have picked up, and foreclosure rates have fallen. But according to the Harvard University Joint Center for Housing…… MORE
Survey Shows Drop in Burgers Popularity
An annual survey of restaurant industry chains suggest that the burger is losing ground to the fast-casual coffee shop concept, according to Meatingplace. The “Chain Industry Restaurant Review” from GE Capital Franchise Finance shows that consumer dining habits have shifted dramatically as competition, technological challenges and rising costs for labor and commodities have taken hold.…… MORE
Dzhokhar Tsarnaev Apologizes for Boston Marathon Bombing
By Ann O’Neill, Aaron Cooper and Ray Sanchez CNN [Breaking news update, posted at 2:01 p.m. ET] Addressing the court during his federal sentencing hearing Wednesday, Boston Marathon bomber Dzhokhar Tsarnaev acknowledged Ramadan and expressed gratitude to Allah, asking Allah to help the victims and their families. “If there is any lingering doubt, I did…… MORE
FPD: Fresno Woman Set Up Brutal Robbery
Fresno (KMJ) Fresno Police are asking for the public’s help in tracking down a woman involved in a brutal home invasion robbery. Investigators say 24 year old Destiny Rodriguez knocked on the door of a home in the 4900 block of East Huntington last Sunday and was invited inside. Shortly after, FPD says Rodriquez let…… MORE
Man Registers as Sex Offender, Exposes Himself
PLACERVILLE, Calif. (AP) — Placerville police say they have arrested a man accused of exposing himself a few minutes after he registered with the police department as a sex offender. Police say convicted sex offender Esteban Rocha went to the Police Department on Tuesday morning to register as a sex offender as required by state…… MORE
