FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ) — Fast-food workers in Fresno and throughout the nation are on strike, calling for higher wages. Critics say the employees should get a better education if they want to earn more money, but activists say that view is “ignorant.” California’s minimum wage is $9 an hour. The fast-food workers say that’s not…… MORE
Bill to Eliminate Vaccination Waivers Stalls
FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ) — A bill that would prevent parents from seeking vaccination waivers for their children has stalled in the California Senate. The Senate Education Committee was the second legislative body to consider the measure Wednesday, that sparked a debate pitting personal rights against public health. Committee members said the proposal could create a second-class…… MORE
Former Fresno City College Coach Bill Musick Passes Away
FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ) — Former Fresno City College football and wrestling coach Bill Musick has passed away. Musick led the wrestling team to 4 state titles, and posted a 30-20 conference record during his time as football coach. He was 77. Copyright © 2015 Cumulus Media. All Rights Reserved.…… MORE
Water Use Declines, Conservation Efforts Remain Insufficient
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 & 105.9 KMJ FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ) — Even with a larger population, total water use has declined significantly in the nation over the past 4 decades. The U.S.…… MORE
Are Americans Overtaxed?
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 & 105.9 KMJ FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ) — Nearly half of Americans say the middle class is paying too much in taxes. Furthermore, 62% believe the rich aren’t paying…… MORE
CA Prison Officials Revise Sex Offender Residency Policy
FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ) — California prison officials have scrapped the blanket ban on registered sex offenders from living near parks of schools, following a state Supreme Court ruling. The restrictions were said to have left too many offenders without permanent housing. Statewide, there are more than 1,400 transient sex offenders, 60 of whom are in…… MORE
Aaron Abeytia
Aaron Abeytia anchors afternoon newscasts on News/Talk 580 & 105.9 KMJ, and hosts KMJ’s Conversation Continues at 3:00 every Saturday afternoon. His primary mission when informing the audience of news and events, is to maintain an objective point of view, and to deliver concise reports, which regard a broad variety of information. Amongst the activities in which…… MORE
Is Government Doing Enough to Protect the Environment?
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 & 105.9 KMJ FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ) — Nearly half of Americans believe the federal government is doing too little, to combat pollution and climate change. According to Gallup, 34% say the…… MORE
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Mark Holste Biography
Mark Holste has been a fixture on Fresno radio stations for the past 20 years. Mark entertained country radio audiences for a number of years on KNAX and KFRE with his warm personable style and down to earth sense of humor. Mark also “did time” on KKDJ and Oldies 92.9. In 1997 Mark “switched gears”…… MORE
