Category Archives: Local News

(KMJ) Mayor Ashley Swearengin and Public Utilities Director Tommy Esqueda joined KMJ’s Ray Appleton in studio Friday to outline the latest information on the tainted water that is affecting seve...

FRESNO (KMJ) — The Soberanes and Mineral Fires, burning in Monterey and Fresno Counties, are blowing bad air into the valley…but there is something we can do to make sure we don’t br...

LINDSAY, CA (KMJ) – The Lindsay Fire Department confirms that as of 10 am a packing house was still on fire between Tulare and Hermosa Avenues. According to the Porterville Recorder, the blaze b...

(KMJ) – A section of Highway 198 is reopened to traffic as crews continue to battle a wildfire burning near Coalinga. The Mineral Fire has now destroyed one home and one outbuilding since it beg...

(KMJ) – The Fresno County Sheriff’s SWAT team arrest a wanted parolee after a six hour standoff in Selma. 31-year old William Adkins (pictured above) was wanted for a parole violation and ...

TULARE COUNTY, CA (KMJ) – A large human trafficking ring was taken down in Tulare County. The sheriff’s office says the sex trade ring has been going on for the past 3-4 years. “Oper...

FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ) — Legislation aiming to guarantee that new parents can take time off, without the fear of getting fired, is getting another opportunity. https://www.kmjnow.com/wp-content/up...

The Mineral Fire, burning outside of Coalinga, has now burned nearly 7000 acres and is 15% contained. More than 1,000 personnel are battling the blaze that began Tuesday. The Mineral Fire has destroye...

TULARE, CA (KMJ) – The Tulare County Sheriff’s Office announced Thursday that it has taken down a large human trafficking ring, and one of their own correctional deputies is among those wh...

FRESNO (KMJ) — An investigation into the City of Fresno’s internal communication regards discolored water in the north-east sector has been released.The outside agency used to conduct the ...