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Study: Prison Realignment Has Caused Jail Population to Soar

Study: Prison Realignment Has Caused Jail Population to Soar

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) — Realignment has helped to reduce the Golden State’s prison population, but county correctional systems are dealing with significant challenges. According to a new…MORE

Hanford Toddlers Found, Mother Arrested

Hanford Toddlers Found, Mother Arrested

(KMJ)   A young Hanford mother is jailed on felony child endangerment charges after her daughter was found wandering in the street just after 10pm Monday. Hanford Police say a driver nearly struck the 2 year old girl on Fargo, near Aspen.  The driver stayed with the child and called police. Investigators say the child was…MORE

Purse Thief Nabbed In Fresno

(KMJ) – The Fresno Police were called to  Kings Canyon and Fowler on Monday just after 10 a.m. for a  vehicle burglary that had just occurred. A citizen called the police and said he witnessed a person break the rear passenger window of a parked vehicle. That citizen later identified as Luis Gardea and said…MORE

Squaw Valley Accident Claims the Life of Extreme Sports Star

Squaw Valley Accident Claims the Life of Extreme Sports Star

(KMJ) – Investigators say extreme sports and MTV star Erik Roner died during a skydiving accident in Squaw Valley. The Placer County Sheriff’s Department says the 39-year old died early Monday during a skydiving accident at a golf course. Witnesses told deputies Roner was part of a group conducting a skydiving performance for a golf…MORE

Rough Fire Now 85% Contained

Rough Fire Now 85% Contained

(KMJ) –  At its peak, more than 3,700 fire personnel were on the front lines battling the Rough Fire.  Now, as the blaze enters its eight week of burning, that number is below 700. The U.S. Forest Service says this historic blaze is now 85% contained.  But no estimate has been given on when full…MORE

Exhibit Opens At Fresno State Featuring Shamanic Artist

Exhibit Opens At Fresno State Featuring Shamanic Artist

The Master of Arts Graduate Exhibition at Fresno State will feature the display “Entering the Circle-Journey of a Shamanic Artist” from Sept. 28 – Oct. 5 at the Phebe Conley Gallery in the Conley Art Building. The exhibition by graduate student Kristen R. Kennedy is presented by the Conley Art Gallery and kicks off with…MORE

Clovis Police Responds To Seven Vehicle Crash

Clovis Police Responds To Seven Vehicle Crash

Clovis Police responded to a call of a seven-vehicle collision on eastbound Herndon at Villa Avenue. No one was seriously hurt. About 9:15 in the morning on September 28th, a champagne colored Chevy hit a brown Toyota Camry, which then side-swiped a Ford Fiesta and the Camry the hit the back of a Ford Edge. The…MORE

Fresno State Observes Planned Parenthood’s National Pink Out Day

Fresno State Observes Planned Parenthood’s National Pink Out Day

Students and health educators at Fresno State are observing Planned Parenthood’s National Pink Out Day. The event at the Speaker’s Platform north of the Madden Library is sharing information about sexual health services.  Representatives from the Student Health and Counseling Center will also be providing information about its Family Pact, a program that provides family planning…MORE

Fresno State Hosts Lunar Eclipse Viewing

Fresno State Hosts Lunar Eclipse Viewing

Did you see the blood moon last night? You weren’t alone trying to catch a glimpse of the lunar eclipse. Professor Steven White from Fresno State’s Planetarium: “Well, a lunar eclipse is always fun and that one came in the early evening, so that was special and we could share it with families, and unfortunately…MORE

Airbag Issues – Seven More Companies Could Face Recalls

Airbag Issues – Seven More Companies Could Face Recalls

Seven more companies could be facing recalls because they use air bag inflators made by Takata Corp. At least eight people have died worldwide and hundreds have been injured because of the problem. So far, about 23.4 million Takata driver and passenger air bag inflators have been recalled, affecting 19.2 million U.S. vehicles sold. 11…MORE