Category Archives: Local News

Kerman Tutor Accused of Sexually Harassing Child
Authorities arrested 28-year-old Maci Rodriguez. Photo: FCSOFRESNO COUNTY, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — An elementary school tutor in Kerman is accused of sexually harassing a child in Fresno County.Dete...
Cumulus Media Feb 19, 2025

Kings Co. Fire Captain Remembered as Loving Public Servant Laid to Rest
A final salute and goodbye to a beloved Kings County fire captain on Tuesday. Photo: KFSNKINGS COUNTY, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — A final salute and goodbye to a beloved Kings County fire captain on Tu...
Cumulus Media Feb 18, 2025

5 Years Since Deaths of 2 Porterville Firefighters in Library Blaze
Porterville firefighter Patrick Jones and Captain Ray Figueroa died while battling a massive fire at the city library. Photo: KMJ FILEPORTERVILLE, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — Tuesday marks five years si...
Cumulus Media Feb 18, 2025

Fresno’s New Police Chief on KMJ’s Ray Appleton Show
Fresno’s new police chief, Mindy Casto, joins the Ray Appleton show on Tuesday. Photo Liz Kern\KMJFRESNO, CA (KMJ) – Fresno’s new police chief joined the Ray Appleton show on Tuesday...
Cumulus Media Feb 18, 2025

CHP K9 Makes Big Pot Bust on I-5 in Fresno County
FRESNO, CA (KMJ) A California Highway Patrol K-9 officer recently sniffed out more than 100 lbs of processed marijuana during a traffic stop on I-5 in Fresno County. More than $45,000 in cash was also...
Cumulus Media Feb 18, 2025

1 Shot While Trying To Confront People Allegedly Stealing From Cars In Porterville
PORTERVILLE, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — An early morning confrontation between a resident and an alleged thief in a Porterville neighborhood sent a person to the hospital. Police say they were called o...
Cumulus Media Feb 18, 2025

Program Helping Low-income Families Build Homes In Southwest Fresno
FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — Residents like Cecilia Lemus moving into the Annadale Complex in southwest Fresno all must take a hands-on approach to their new home, whether it’s putting in t...
Cumulus Media Feb 18, 2025

Fresno Police Unit Involved In Crash In Central Fresno
FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — An investigation is underway into a crash involving a police vehicle in central Fresno. It happened after 3:30 am Tuesday at Fruit and Shields. Police say a patr...
Cumulus Media Feb 18, 2025

Longtime KMJ GM Al Smith Passes Away at 86
FRESNO, CA (KMJ) One of the more prominent figures in KMJ’s 102 year history has passed away.Al Smith died Saturday evening at the age of 86.Smith, who’s voice has been heard on the Legend...
Cumulus Media Feb 16, 2025

PG&E Reports $2.47B Profit for 2024, Shatters Records for 2nd Year in a Row
Photo: PGE/FILE KFSNSAN FRANCISCO — PG&E shattered profit records for the second year in a row.The utility announced Thursday it made $2.47 billion in profits in 2024.Over that same tim...
Cumulus Media Feb 14, 2025
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