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Gov. Brown Vetoes “Right-to-Try” Legislation

Gov. Brown Vetoes “Right-to-Try” Legislation

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) — Governor Jerry Brown approved a “right-to-die” measure, allowing terminally ill patients to seek physician-assisted suicide. However, he’s vetoed a “right-to-try” bill, which would…MORE

Calif. to MLB: No More Tobacco

Calif. to MLB: No More Tobacco

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 State of California has outlawed the use of smokeless tobacco, at Major League Baseball games. The restriction will prevent California players from…MORE

Gov. Brown Signs Bill Banning “Redskins” Nickname

Gov. Brown Signs Bill Banning “Redskins” Nickname

(AP)  California public schools will be barred from using the Redskins name for sports teams and mascots under legislation Gov. Jerry Brown signed. The legislation, AB30, will prevent public schools from using a term that American Indians regard as offensive, starting in 2017. Democratic Assemblyman Luis Alejo of Watsonville says the name dates from a…MORE

Calif. Digital Privacy Bill Signed into Law

Calif. Digital Privacy Bill Signed into Law

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) — Governor Jerry Brown has signed legislation, which requires California law enforcement to get a warrant, prior to reviewing a suspect’s e-mails and text…MORE

Gov. Brown Signs Synthetic Turf Legislation

Gov. Brown Signs Synthetic Turf Legislation

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) — With the severe shortage of water, Governor Jerry Brown has signed legislation, which bans cities and counties from prohibiting drought-tolerant landscaping, including artificial…MORE

USDA: Let Your Plow Rest This Fall

USDA: Let Your Plow Rest This Fall

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) — Plowing the field is a usual fall practice here in the Central Valley, but the USDA says this year, let your plow rest.…MORE

KMJ Exclusive: Rep. Nunes Backs Ryan for Speaker

KMJ Exclusive: Rep. Nunes Backs Ryan for Speaker

(KMJ) Shortly after the stunning announcement that fellow California Republican Kevin McCarthy would not seek the position of Speaker of the House, Rep. Devin Nunes joined KMJ’s Ray Appleton on the air and said that he wants to see Rep. Paul Ryan (R-Wisconsin) take a shot at it. Listen here:MORE

Report: At Least 17% of Valley Youth Jobless, Not Enrolled in School

Report: At Least 17% of Valley Youth Jobless, Not Enrolled in School

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) — As many as 17%of youth in the Central Valley have no job, and are not enrolled in school. That’s according to a new…MORE

Poll: Carson, Fiorina Gain Ground in Calif.

Poll: Carson, Fiorina Gain Ground in Calif.

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) — Ben Carson and Carly Fiorina are rising in the polls, joining Donald Trump in the major donor state of California. According to the…MORE

Hey Grandma, Like My Selfie?

Hey Grandma, Like My Selfie?

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) — 65% of American adults are now on social media. According to the Pew Research Center, that’s a nearly tenfold increase since 2005. Social…MORE