Category Archives: KMJ Top Stories

Calif. Sues Trump Over DOGE Cut to Americorps

Calif. Sues Trump Over DOGE Cut to Americorps

FRESNO, CA (KMJ) Gov. Newsom announced another lawsuit against the Trump administration on Tuesday. This time it’s due to the recent 40% funding cut to Americorps. More than 20 other states have also sued for the same reason. “Service sits at the very core of who we are as Americans,” said Gov. Newsom in a…MORE

Annalisa Perea Launches Assembly Campaign

Annalisa Perea Launches Assembly Campaign

FRESNO, CA (KMJ) Annalisa Perea is attempting to follow in her big brother’s footsteps by winning a seat in the California Assembly. The Fresno City Councilmember announced her bid for the 31st Assembly district seat on Wednesday. That position is currently held by Joaquin Arambula (D-Fresno) who has set his sights on landing a spot…MORE

2 Busted in Deadly Fresno Barbershop Shooting

2 Busted in Deadly Fresno Barbershop Shooting

FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — Two people are in custody for the deadly shooting that happened at a barbershop in central Fresno. Police took 18-year-old Kobe Chantharangsy into custody on Sunday, along with Adrian Echeverria, who police say was an accessory to the crime. The shooting happened on April 19 at the Los Viejones Barbershop on…MORE

Trump Admin Takes Immigration Policies To Fresno Federal Court Auto Draft

Trump Admin Takes Immigration Policies To Fresno Federal Court Auto Draft

FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — Central Valley fields are the “Breadbasket of the World,” but for farmworker Xochilt Nuñez, they are filled with a new reality: Fears about the Trump administration’s immigration crackdown.  Speaking in Spanish, Nuñez told Action News that many workers simply are not showing up to harvest the food that feeds the world. …MORE

Bill That Would Stop 100-year Mining Permit Near San Joaquin River Fails 

Bill That Would Stop 100-year Mining Permit Near San Joaquin River Fails 

FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — A bill introduced by Assemblyman Joaquin Arambula aimed at stopping a century-long mining project in Fresno County did not make it out of committee Monday afternoon.  That mining project would drill a 600-foot deep pit near the San Joaquin River in Fresno County.  Arambula introduced a bill, AB1425, which went before…MORE

Veterans Taking Part In 31st Central Valley Honor Flight 

Veterans Taking Part In 31st Central Valley Honor Flight 

FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — Dozens of Valley veterans will take their “trip of a lifetime” courtesy of the Central Valley Honor Flight.  Once again, our heroes from across Central California will fly to Washington, D.C.  The veterans will gather Monday morning at Fresno Yosemite International Airport for a special sendoff, then they’ll fly to DC. …MORE

‘Failing Forward’? KMJ Hosts React to New FUSD Superintendent

‘Failing Forward’? KMJ Hosts React to New FUSD Superintendent

Misty Her has been appointed the new Superintendent of the struggling Fresno Unified School District – and not everybody is happy about it. The vote was 6-1 in favor of Her taking the helm, replacing Bob Nelson who departed last year to take a position at Fresno State. “There is no accountability…The culture of failing…MORE