Category Archives: KMJ Top Stories

City of Fresno Names New Economic Development Director

City of Fresno Names New Economic Development Director

FRESNO, CA – City Manager Georgeanne White is pleased to announce the selection of Cliff Long as the City of Fresno’s new Economic Development Director. With a distinguished career dedicated to driving economic growth and building vibrant communities, Long brings a wealth of experience and a proven track record of success to his new role.…MORE

Erika Sandoval Found Guilty of Murdering Ex-Husband

Erika Sandoval Found Guilty of Murdering Ex-Husband

TULARE COUNTY, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — A jury has found Erika Sandoval guilty of murder in the first degree in the death of her ex-husband, Daniel Green. The verdict was announced in a Tulare County courtroom Thursday afternoon. The jury deliberated for two days before reaching a verdict. This was the second time Sandoval was on…MORE

Newsom Announces Upgrades to 21 State Fish Hatcheries to Boost Salmon Populations

Newsom Announces Upgrades to 21 State Fish Hatcheries to Boost Salmon Populations

SACRAMENTO — Governor Newsom today announced that the California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) is upgrading 21 fish hatcheries to boost the state’s salmon and trout populations and protect hatcheries from the impacts of climate change. The project helps build the California salmon and trout supply, which are central to the health of California’s…MORE

American Elected Pope, Takes Name of ‘Leo XIV’

American Elected Pope, Takes Name of ‘Leo XIV’

VATICAN CITY, May 8, 2025 ~ Cardinal Robert Prevost has been named the new Pope, the first U.S.-born pope in history. After less than two days of cardinal deliberation, Prevost, 69, has taken hold of the Papacy, taking the name of Pope Leo XIV. The Chicago native was revealed as the 267th pontiff in front…MORE

Suspect Arrested For Hit-and-Run That Killed Bicyclist In Visalia

Suspect Arrested For Hit-and-Run That Killed Bicyclist In Visalia

VISALIA, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — A weekend hit and run in Visalia on Akers and Judy claimed the life of 53-year-old Victor Castro.  Victor’s family shares they are heartbroken by the tragedy and say he had six grandchildren, two adult daughters, and a teenage son.  Visalia Police say 33-year-old James Hand is believed to be the…MORE

Fresno PD Involved in Shooting That Shutdown Busy Intersection, Officials Say

Fresno PD Involved in Shooting That Shutdown Busy Intersection, Officials Say

FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — An investigation is underway after at least one Fresno police officer was involved in a shooting on Wednesday. The shooting happened just before 3 p.m. in the area of Jensen and Elm avenues. It involved a BMW and a Mercedes. The Fresno Police Department has not yet released any other details.…MORE

Suspect Arrested For Hit-and-Run That Killed Bicyclist In Visalia

Suspect Arrested For Hit-and-Run That Killed Bicyclist In Visalia

VISALIA, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — Police have a suspect in custody in connection to a deadly hit-and-run crash in Visalia.  Tips from the community led investigators to the city of Delano, where they found the suspect vehicle.  Authorities then identified the driver as 33-year-old James Hand and arrested him Tuesday in Visalia.  Police previously released video…MORE

Reward Offered for Tips in Serenity Pasillas Murder

Reward Offered for Tips in Serenity Pasillas Murder

FRESNO COUNTY, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — A reward is being offered for information leading to an arrest in the murder of a Fresno woman in late 2024.  The Fresno County Sheriff’s Office says 21-year-old Serenity Pasillas was killed in the early morning hours of November 22.  Deputies found her suffering from a gunshot inside a car…MORE

Search Intensifies for Missing Woman in Fresno County

Search Intensifies for Missing Woman in Fresno County

FRESNO COUNTY, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — The search for a 27-year-old woman who was last seen in the Shaver Lake area on April 24th has intensified. Tiffany Slaton is from Georgia. She was camping throughout the Sierra over the past few weeks and the last time her family heard from her she was planning to camp near…MORE

After Firestorm, Dems Reach Deal on Sex Trafficking Bill

After Firestorm, Dems Reach Deal on Sex Trafficking Bill

SACRAMENTO, CA (KMJ) After the Assembly Public Safety Committee unceremoniously ripped Assembly Bill 379 from it’s author last week – a deal is reportedly in place that will likely put it on the Governor’s desk. Politico reports Assembly Speaker Robert Rivas’ office told them Tuesday that Rivas had reached a deal to amend the legislation…MORE