Category Archives: KMJ Top Stories

Fresno Chaffee Zoo Wins 2 Prestigious Awards
FRESNO, Calif. (KFSN) -- The Fresno Chaffee Zoo is celebrating a double distinction. Two prestigious awards were given to the zoo by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums. The Kingdoms of Asia earned ...
Liz Kern 18h ago
FCI Mendota Employees Working W/O Pay Amid Gov't Shutdown
MENDOTA, Calif. (KFSN) -- With the government shut down, around 750,000 federal employees are either furloughed, or being forced to work, with hopes they'll be paid in the future. Employees at the Fed...
Liz Kern 18h ago

Reps. Fong, Valadao, Costa Respond to Govt. Shut Down
WASHINGTON, D.C. - South Valley Congressman Vince Fong (R-Bakersfield) issued the following statement in response to the shut down the federal government: "Senate Democrats just voted against keeping ...
Blake Taylor Oct 01, 2025
Man Shot and Killed by Lemoore Police Officer After Alleged Knife Attack
LEMOORE, Calif. (KFSN) -- A man has died after a Lemoore police officer opened fire during an attack in a Lemoore apartment. Lemoore Police Chief Michael Kendall says the incident started at 1 p.m. Tu...
Liz Kern Sep 30, 2025

15-Year-Old Bicyclist Killed By Car in Central Fresno Id'd
FRESNO, Calif. (KFSN) -- The teenager who was hit and killed by a car while on a bicycle in central Fresno has been identified as 15-year-old Nathan Torres. Police say the crash happened on Angus Stre...
Liz Kern Sep 30, 2025

NYT: Fresno-Area Fed. Prosecutor Says Trump Fired Her Over Immigration Ops
FRESNO, Calif. (KFSN) -- Over the weekend, The New York Times reported on the surprise firing of Michele Beckwith, a career prosecutor with the U.S. Attorney's Office for the Eastern District of Calif...
Liz Kern Sep 30, 2025

Man Killed in Southeast Fresno Stabbing Identified, 3 Suspects Wanted
FRESNO, Calif. (KFSN) -- The Fresno Police Department has identified the man who was stabbed in southeast Fresno. He's been identified as 38-year-old Alejandro Garcia. Police say the stabbing happened...
Liz Kern Sep 29, 2025

Madera Sheriff's Office Looking For Missing At Risk Woman
MISSING AT-RISK ADULT The Madera County Sheriff's Office is asking for help locating 34-year-old Giovanna Melendez. She's 5'4", 185 lbs. Last seen 9/24 @ 7:30 PM, 11201 Iowa Ave Black shirt, black &am...
Liz Kern Sep 26, 2025

Here's Which Fresno Starbucks Locations will Close
FRESNO, Calif. (KFSN) --KMJ'S News Partner ABC 30 Action News has confirmed with Starbucks employees that four Fresno locations are closing for good on Saturday. ABC 30 was told workers received the n...
Liz Kern Sep 26, 2025

New Starbucks Opens at Bullard & Minnewawa in Clovis
CLOVIS, Calif. (KFSN) -- Clovis residents now have a new spot to grab their morning pick me up. The latest Starbucks location opened on Bullard and Minnewawa in the Crossroads Shopping Center. The pre...
Liz Kern Sep 25, 2025 Photo: KFSN
Poll
Daily Buzz Question: 10.2.2025
How concerned are you about the impact of the government shutdown on everyday services?
Very concerned – it’s already affecting my life
Somewhat concerned – I expect disruptions soon
Not concerned – I don’t think it will affect me
Unsure – I need more information
Voting Ends: Oct 2, 2025 | 7:00 PM