Category Archives: KMJ Top Stories

Teammates Remember UC Merced Soccer Player Killed in Crash

Teammates Remember UC Merced Soccer Player Killed in Crash

MERCED, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — A University of California, Merced soccer player is dead after a crash that happened Monday evening. The California Highway Patrol says Isaias Ruiz’s car collided with a semi truck on Interstate 5 near Highway 198 near Coalinga. His teammates are remembering him as a friend to all who always had a positive…MORE

2 Men Gunned Down in Corcoran, Police Say

2 Men Gunned Down in Corcoran, Police Say

CORCORAN, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — Two men have died following a shooting in Corcoran early Thursday morning. The attack happened just after midnight on Dairy and Stanley avenues. Police were initially called out for a report of both a shooting and car crash. When they arrived, authorities found someone who had been hit by a vehicle that…MORE

Fire Rips Through Orosi Apt. Complex, Dozens Displaced 

Fire Rips Through Orosi Apt. Complex, Dozens Displaced 

TULARE COUNTY, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — An apartment fire in the South Valley left nearly three dozen homeless Wednesday night.  Fire crews spent hours putting out flames that engulfed multiple units inside an apartment building in Orosi.  In total, the fire left 35 people without a home.  The two-alarm fire ripped through a two-story apartment building…MORE

Trump Admin. Sues Calif. Over Trans-Athlete Policies

Trump Admin. Sues Calif. Over Trans-Athlete Policies

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump’s administration sued the California Department of Education on Wednesday for allowing transgender girls to compete on girls sports teams, alleging the policy violates federal law. The move escalates an ongoing battle between the Republican administration in Washington and Democratic-led California over trans athletes competing in girls and women’s sports.…MORE

How Trump’s Big Beautiful Bill and CA’s Budget Could Impact Fresno County

How Trump’s Big Beautiful Bill and CA’s Budget Could Impact Fresno County

FRESNO COUNTY, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — The Fresno County Board of Supervisors was presented with an update following the passage of President Trump’s spending bill and California’s state budget. County Administrative Officer Paul Nerland addressed the Board of Supervisors on Tuesday to provide an update on potential impacts of cuts, and discuss department budget talks. He…MORE

Newly Ordinance to Crack Down on Illegal Dog Breeding in Fresno County

Newly Ordinance to Crack Down on Illegal Dog Breeding in Fresno County

FRESNO COUNTY, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — The Fresno County Board of Supervisors has approved an ordinance for new dog licensing fees and breeding permits. The ordinance is an attempt to crack down on illegal breeding. Once it goes into effect, dog breeders will need to pay $50 per dog to apply for a permit. That fee…MORE

Will Valadao’s Vote For Trump’s BBB Cost Him His Seat?

Will Valadao’s Vote For Trump’s BBB Cost Him His Seat?

FRESNO, CA (KMJ) After weeks of internal consternation, Rep. David Valadao (R-Calif) finally cast his vote in favor of Pres. Trump’s “Big Beautiful Bill” last week. Now, political analysts say that vote leaves him extremely vulnerable to a democrat challenge in District 22. Stepping up to the plate is likely to be Assemblymember Dr. Jasmeet…MORE

California Defies Trump’s Trans Ban in Girls Sports

California Defies Trump’s Trans Ban in Girls Sports

SACRAMENTO, CA (KMJ) The California Department of Education announced Monday that it will not follow a federal directive banning biological boys from participating in girls athletics. The move sets up what could be a high-profile courtroom battle between California’s democrat power block and the Trump administration. The California Republican Party issued a statement calling the…MORE

ATV Crash in Fresno County Kills Teen

ATV Crash in Fresno County Kills Teen

FRESNO COUNTY, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — A 15-year-old has died following an ATV crash in Fresno County Sunday evening. The crash happened around 6:30 pm along the San Joaquin Riverbed where San Mateo Avenue dead ends north of Highway 180. Officers say two teens were on the ATV when the driver lost control. Both were thrown…MORE