Category Archives: Local News

Ex-Marine Accused of Killing 16 year-old Girl Met on Social Media, Arraigned in Madera Courtroom
Suspect Codi Slayton, 19. Photo: MCSO. MADERA COUNTY, CA (KMJ) – An Oceanside man appears in court, facing first degree murder charges in the death of a young girl that he met over social...
Cumulus Media Jan 21, 2020

University of California Considering More Tuition Hikes
LOS ANGELES (AP) – The University of California is considering annual tuition increases over five years under a sweeping plan to raise more money for financial aid and campus needs. The Los Ange...
Cumulus Media Jan 17, 2020

Pothole Repairs In Madera County Next Week
MADERA COUNTY,CA (KMJ) – You can expect travel delays in Madera County next week as Caltrans is scheduled to repair several pot holes on northbound SR 99. Both Wednesday and Thursday between 8 A...
Cumulus Media Jan 17, 2020

Parole Denied For Man Found Guilty Of 1994 Visalia Sexual Assault
VISALIA, Calif. (KMJ) - Parole has been denied for 68-year-old William Irvin for the 1994 sexual assault of a Visalia woman. Irvin was convicted of breaking into the woman’s home after her husba...
Cumulus Media Jan 17, 2020

BREAKING: 1 Dead, 1 Seriously Injured, Avalanche at Alpine Meadows Ski Area in Northern California
UPDATE: Placer County Sheriff's Office says no one else was reported missing, and the search of the area is complete. Placer County Sgt. Mike Powers says the avalanche came after a storm...
Cumulus Media Jan 17, 2020

Inmate Kills Convicted Child Molester During Attack: California State Prison Officials
KINGS COUNTY, CA. (KMJ) - An inmate attacked two other inmates, killing a convicted child molester, California State Prison officials say. It happened Thursday around 2:30 p.m. at the Ca...
Cumulus Media Jan 17, 2020

Arrest Made in October Murder of Madera County Teen
(KMJ) – The Madera County Sheriff’s Office makes an arrest in the October murder of a 16-year old girl. On October 22, 2019 shortly before 10:30 a.m., the Madera County Sheriff's Office re...
Cumulus Media Jan 17, 2020

25 Arrested in Massive Gang Crackdown “Operation Stray Bullet” in Tulare County
TULARE COUNTY, CA (KMJ) - A violent gang is dismantled in the South Valley. Over five months “Operation Stray bullet” targeted a gang terrorizing Tulare County with ro...
Cumulus Media Jan 16, 2020

City Council Votes To Ban CCWs At City Hall & City Owned Buildings
FRESNO,CA(KMJ)- A contentious morning at City Hall on Thursday as City Council voted 6-1 to ban concealed weapons at City Hall and other city owned buildings. The ordinance brought forth by Mayor Lee ...
Cumulus Media Jan 16, 2020

Gavin’s Law Passes 7-0 in the Assembly Public Safety Committee
Gavin’s Law passes Tuesday in the Assembly Public Safety Committee. Photo: Courtesy Assemblyman Jim Patterson’s Office. SACRAMENTO, CA (KMJ) – Gavin’s Law, sponso...
Cumulus Media Jan 14, 2020
Poll
Daily Buzz Question 3.25.26
The Merced City School District, one of California’s lower‑performing districts, is spending $270,000 on a rap‑based education program. Do you support the use of taxpayer dollars for this?
Yes, I support it
No, funds should be spent elsewhere
It depends on results and accountability
Not sure
Voting Ends: Mar 25, 2026 | 7:00 PM




