Category Archives: KMJ Top Stories

Fresno County Supervisor Buddy Mendes Retiring, Endorses Margaret Mims
FRESNO, Calif. (KFSN) -- Fresno County Supervisor Buddy Mendes is retiring. Former Fresno County Sheriff Margaret Mims announced she is running for the position. The announcement was made durin...
Liz Kern Oct 08, 2025 Photo: KFSN

Merced County Board of Supervisors vote out Riggs Ambulance, new service to begin in January
MERCED COUNTY, Calif. (KFSN) -- It was a packed Board Chambers on Tuesday morning as community members shared their experience with Riggs Ambulance Service, operating exclusively in Merced County. "My...
Liz Kern Oct 08, 2025

Police Investigate After Man Shot in Los Banos
LOS BANOS, Calif. (KFSN) -- An investigation is underway after police say a man was shot in Los Banos on Tuesday. It happened near the area of Santa Rita and San Luis, which is west of Highway 165. Hi...
Liz Kern Oct 08, 2025 Photo: KFSN

California Army Natl. Guard Member Dies in Crash in Fresno County Mountains
FRESNO COUNTY, Calif. (KFSN) -- Authorities confirm a member of the California Army National Guard died Sunday morning in an off-duty crash on Tollhouse Road near Van Vleet. "Before 8 am, there was a ...
Liz Kern Oct 06, 2025

Vehicle Hits Person in Central Fresno, Police Search for Driver
FRESNO, Calif. (KFSN) -- Police are investigating what led to a person being struck by a vehicle in central Fresno. It happened just after 9:30 pm Sunday at Cedar and Cornell, just south of Shields. P...
Liz Kern Oct 06, 2025

Voting Begins on California's Controversial Prop 50
SACRAMENTO (AP) The midterm elections might be a year away, but the fight for control of the U.S. House is underway in California. https://omny.fm/shows/kmjs-afternoon-drive/prop-50-oval-office-ambiti...
Blake Taylor Oct 06, 2025

Supreme Court Rejects Appeal from Ghislaine Maxwell
WASHINGTON (AP) - The Supreme Court on Monday rejected an appeal from Ghislaine Maxwell, the imprisoned former girlfriend of Jeffrey Epstein. On the first day of their new term, the justices declined ...
Blake Taylor Oct 06, 2025

No Criminal Charges in Death of Coalinga Police K9 Nitro
COALINGA, Calif. (KFSN) -- Criminal charges will not be filed for death of Coalinga police K9, Nitro. The announcement was made by Fresno County District Attorney Lisa Smittcamp on Friday. In her stat...
Liz Kern Oct 03, 2025

Valley Pink Patch Holds a 'Beauty Day' for Breast Cancer Survivors to Kick Off 2025 Campaign
CLOVIS, Calif. (KFSN) -- Valley Pink Patch is supporting the fight of kicking cancer. A "beauty day" was held at Clovis Community. Twenty-four breast cancer survivors were pampered and given beauty tu...
Liz Kern Oct 02, 2025

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 Oct 01, 2025
Poll
Daily Buzz Question: 12.9.2025
When was the last time you visited the National Christmas Tree in Kings Canyon National Park?
I'm going this weekend!
Within the past year
1–5 years ago
More than 5 years ago
I’ve never visited
Voting Ends: Dec 9, 2025 | 7:00 PM




