MADERA COUNTY, Calif. (KFSN) — A former marine who pleaded guilty to the murder of a teenage girl in Madera County has been sentenced. Codi Slayton will serve the next 15 years in prison. He will also be required to register as a sex offender for the rest of his life. He was accused of…… MORE
Newstalk 580, 105.9 KMJ and local television news leader ABC30 launched a new content partnership on Tuesday’s edition of KMJ’s Morning News. “This is an exciting day at KMJ. Teaming up with ABC30 is a major step forward in our coverage of Valley issues and breaking news for radio listeners”, said KMJ Program Director Blake…… MORE
After a dominant 53-10 victory Saturday night over an outmatched Kent State team, Fresno State finds itself back in the national rankings at #25. The Bulldogs are 4-0 and have won 13 consecutive games dating back to last season. It’s the second longest winning streak in the country, trailing only reigning national champion Georgia. Fresno…… MORE
Who knew what and when did they know it? More questions are coming to the surface following a report by Fox News concerning the China-lined biolab in Reedley, CA. According to a new review of hundreds of internal emails, documents and photos via a public records request with the city of Fresno showed… Read entire…… MORE
California Gov. Gavin Newsom sat down for an extended interview with 60 Minutes on Sunday. He was asked about his controversial plan to turn to CARE Court to assist in dealing with the homelessness / mental health crisis ravaging much of the Golden State. Click the link below to watch: https://www.cbsnews.com/news/care-court-california-mental-illness-courtroom-plan-60-minutes-transcript/… MORE
(KMJ Fresno) Fresno County Sheriff’s Deputy Eric Schmidt is facing a charge of misdemeanor battery. Schmidt, who also serves as the President of the Fresno Deputy Sheriff’s Association, is accused in an incident that occurred last February. However, details of the alleged incident remain sealed. The Tulare County DA’s office is handling the case due…… MORE
Fresno Mayor Jerry Dyer joined KMJ’s Ray Appleton in studio on Wednesday for an in-depth, wide ranging interview. They discussed everything from law enforcement to crime to urban sprawl to the controversial needle exchange program and much more. Click the link below to listen. https://www.kmjnow.com/2020/12/10/the-ray-appleton-show-podcast/… MORE
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — A new plan from California’s insurance commissioner aims to stop the nation’s top insurers from leaving the wildfire-prone state by letting them consider climate risks when setting their prices. Unlike most states, California tightly restricts how insurance companies can price policies. Companies aren’t allowed to factor in current or future risks…… MORE
The California Board of Parole Hearings (BPH) denied release from prison to Matthew Nall, age 46, convicted of murder and attempted murder of a peace officer among other crimes. This hearing was Nall’s first parole hearing. In 1997, Nall went on a crime spree during which he murdered a man in Riverside County by shootinghim…… MORE
WASHINGTON (AP) — With no clear strategy, no sure support and not much time left to prevent a government shutdown, Speaker Kevin McCarthy nevertheless vowed on Wednesday he would not give up trying to convince his colleagues to pass a temporary funding bill through the House. But lawmakers watching and waiting for the beleaguered leader…… MORE
