MERCED COUNTY, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — The California Highway Patrol is searching for the driver who crashed into another car and critically injured a woman in Merced County. Officers were called out at about 1:30 a.m. Sunday to Santa Fe Drive near Pepper Street just east of Delhi. When they arrived, they found two cars off…… MORE
Man Arrested For Burglary In Northeast Fresno
FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — Police have arrested a man accused of a burglary with the help of a K9 in northeast Fresno. It happened after 3 am Monday at Roxanne’s Birkenstocks at First and Herndon — that’s next to the old TGI Friday’s. Police say a K9 officer was used to help in the arrest.…… MORE
Trump Tours LA wildfires After Threats to Withhold Aid Over Water Policy, Voter ID
LOS ANGELES, CA (KMJ/KFSN) – President Donald Trump landed in California on Friday afternoon to tour damage caused by wildfires in Los Angeles on Friday as he continues to feud with California Gov. Gavin Newsom over his handling of the disaster and federal aid. Trump and first lady Melania Trump were greeted on the tarmac…… MORE
Popular Local Restaurant Landing Soon at Fresno Yosemite International Airport
Popular Local Restaurant Landing Soon at Fresno Yosemite International Airport Fresno Yosemite International Airport Fresno, CA – A local culinary favorite is landing at Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT) to complement the airport’s existing food and beverage concession program. Los Amigos Mexican Restaurant will operate a 2,000 square foot mariachi and vibrant folklórico themed restaurant space in the…… MORE
Fresno County Firefighters Shift To Battle Hughes Fire Burning Near Castaic
VISALIA, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — Footage shared by Fresno County CAL FIRE shows crews on the frontlines of the Hughes Fire, burning near Castaic. A total of two strike teams, including ten engines and two bulldozers, are on the ground. “They were extinguishing hot spots in proving containment on open flings of the fire and really…… MORE
SpaceX Launch Spotted Over Central Valley
FRESNO, CA (KMJ) A Falcon 9 rocket carrying 23 Starlink craft lifted off from Vandenberg Space Force Base Friday morning just after 6 a.m. PT. It was spotted by several concerned KMJ listeners who contacted the station. The Falcon 9’s first stage booster returned to Earth about eight minutes after liftoff, touching down in the…… MORE
Farm Cost Concerns
A recent poll asked farmers where they plan to cut costs. Equipment purchases topped the list, but farmers also plan to scale back on fertilizer rates, use more generic products and reduce tillage or field passes. The theme that consumed the crops side of agriculture in 2024 was this: tighter margins with producers from coast…… MORE
Sex Offender Nabbed After Motorcycle Chase
FRESNO, CA (KMJ) A local sex offender is back behind bars after failing to elude Fresno County Sheriff’s deputies. Around 12:30 pm on Thursday, a deputy on patrol near W. Dudley and N. Marks Ave. attempted to stop a motorcycle that did not have a visible license plate. The rider, later identified as 56 year…… MORE
California Legislature Approves $2.5 Billion for State Response to LA-Area Fires
SACRAMENTO (AP) — California will spend $2.5 billion to help the Los Angeles area recover from recent deadly wildfires under a relief package approved Thursday by state lawmakers. Both Democrats and Republicans supported the bills, and Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom plans to sign the package later Thursday. The proposals include $2.5 billion for the state’s…… MORE
Elderly Woman Dies After Being Hit by DUI Suspect: Fresno Police
FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — A woman has died after she was hit by a suspected DUI driver in southeast Fresno on Wednesday night. The crash happened just before 6 pm in the area of Chestnut and Hamilton avenues. Fresno police say a 98-year-old woman and an 82-year-old man were crossing the street when they were…… MORE
