Category Archives: KMJ Top Stories

Debbie Dorian’s Killer Nickey Stane Gets Life

Debbie Dorian’s Killer Nickey Stane Gets Life

FRESNO, Calif. (KFSN) — The man convicted of killing Fresno State student Debbie Dorian in 1996 and attacking several other women in the South Valley has been sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole. Nickey Stane pleaded guilty to 12 felony counts, including murder and multiple sexual assaults, in a deal that…MORE

Derek And Heather Carr Day Proclaimed In Fresno 

Derek And Heather Carr Day Proclaimed In Fresno 

FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — A special honor for former Fresno State football star and Saints quarterback Derek Carr at Fresno City Hall.  On Thursday, Mayor Jerry Dyer and the councilmembers recognized Carr’s hard work and contributions to the valley, alongside his family and dedication to Fresno.  They proclaimed June 12 as Derek and Heather Carr…MORE

Councilman Arias Shares Unverified Claims Of Possible ICE Raid 

Councilman Arias Shares Unverified Claims Of Possible ICE Raid 

FRESNO COUNTY, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — Attendees at Thursday morning’s city council session were caught off guard when Councilmember Miguel Arias dropped an explosive allegation.  “We have learned this weekend ICE is planning to engage in a massive immigration raid at the Cherry Auction in Fresno,” said Council member Miguel Arias.  He then advised the immigrant…MORE

Sen. Padilla Forcibly Removed While Interrupting Presser

Sen. Padilla Forcibly Removed While Interrupting Presser

LOS ANGELES, Calif. — California Senator Alex Padilla was physically removed from a press conference Thursday. The incident occurred at a federal building in Los Angeles during a conference held by Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem. DHS officials said that Padilla tried to interrupt the conference. He was then detained by the Secret Service with…MORE

8 Displaced After Fire Destroys NW Fresno Home 

8 Displaced After Fire Destroys NW Fresno Home 

FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — Crews are mopping up a fire that destroyed a home in northwest Fresno.  It broke out at about 1 a.m. Thursday at a home in a cul-de-sac on Capitola Avenue near Gates Avenue.  Firefighters arrived to find flames burning the front of the home before spreading into the attic.  Due to…MORE

Trump Blocks California’s “Crazy” 2035 EV Mandate

Trump Blocks California’s “Crazy” 2035 EV Mandate

WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump signed a resolution on Thursday that blocks California’s first-in-the-nation rule banning the sale of new gas-powered cars by 2035. The state quickly quickly announced it will challenge the move in court, with California’s attorney general holding a news conference to discuss the planned lawsuit before Trump’s signing ceremony ended at…MORE

Stabbing Suspect Rams VPD Patrol Car

Stabbing Suspect Rams VPD Patrol Car

VISALIA, CA (KMJ) A Visalia Police officer was flagged down near Bridge and Main late Tuesday night by a woman claiming she had been stabbed while her vehicle was stolen. Moments later VPD says officers located the stolen car and attempted to make a traffic stop. But the driver refused to pull over. As the…MORE

Fresno Unified Reprints Thousands Of Diplomas To Change One Word, Sparking Backlash 

Fresno Unified Reprints Thousands Of Diplomas To Change One Word, Sparking Backlash 

FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — The Fresno Unified School District is facing criticism for reprinting thousands of diplomas to change a single word.  As thousands of seniors are walking across the stage this week, the diplomas they receive are a second version.  The district reprinted about 3,500 diplomas to update Misty Her’s title from “Interim Superintendent”…MORE

PG&E Expands Discount Program to More Fresno County Residents

PG&E Expands Discount Program to More Fresno County Residents

FRESNO COUNTY, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — PGE& has announced the expansion of its family electric rate assistance program. It will allow an estimated 150,000 Fresno County households an 18 percent discount on their electric rate. One and two-person households are now eligible for the discount. Previously, only those with three or more people were eligible. Acceptance is based…MORE

While L.A. Burns, Gov. Newsom Plays Tough Guy

While L.A. Burns, Gov. Newsom Plays Tough Guy

In a bizarre rant this week, Governor Gavin Newsom dared Trump’s Border Czar Tom Homan to arrest him. KMJ’s Philip Teresi tackles the topic as anti-ICE riots continue to plague Los Angeles. KMJ’s Broeske & Musson addressed the situation on Tuesday:MORE