Category Archives: KMJ Top Stories

Fresno Police Officer Arrested on Domestic Violence, Other Charges

Fresno Police Officer Arrested on Domestic Violence, Other Charges

FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — A Fresno police officer has been arrested and accused of domestic violence and other charges. The Fresno County Sheriff’s Office has identified him as 30-year-old Devin Franco, of Fresno. In a news release, the Fresno Police Department says the officer has been with Fresno Police since 2018. The department said it received…MORE

CA Lawmaker Introduces Bill To Make Free Condoms Available To High School Students

CA Lawmaker Introduces Bill To Make Free Condoms Available To High School Students

FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — A California lawmaker has introduced a bill to address the rising rates of sexually transmitted infections among teens. Sen. Caroline Menjivar, who represents the San Fernando Valley, authored Senate Bill 954 — also known as the Youth Health Equity and Safety Act. Although some school districts make free condoms available to…MORE

Historic ‘G’ Sign in Downtown Fresno Removed

Historic ‘G’ Sign in Downtown Fresno Removed

Photo: KFSN FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — The historic ”G” sign that once stood in Downtown Fresno is now at the Fresno Fairgrounds after being removed over the weekend. It was located on top of the State Center Community College District building on Fresno and Fulton Streets and was taken down Saturday. The iconic sign was…MORE

3 Families Displaced After Car Hits Northeast Fresno Apartment

FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — Three families are without a place to sleep after a car ran into an apartment building in Northeast Fresno on Saturday morning. It happened just before 1:30 a.m. on El Paso Avenue near First Street. The Fresno Fire Department says a car ran into a building, crashing into a living room.…MORE

Avenal Police Asking For Help to Find Missing 15-Year-Old Girl

Avenal Police Asking For Help to Find Missing 15-Year-Old Girl

AVENAL, CA (KMJ) – Avenal Police are asking the public’s help finding a missing girl. 15-year-old Angelynn Tatiana Aguilar was last seen on January 31st 2024 at approximately 7:30PM leaving her residence in the city of Avenal. The Avenal Police Department posted on Facebook that Aguilar left a note, indicating she was leaving the home…MORE

Local Trailblazers Honored at African American Museum Trailblazer Awards

FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — It was an elegant night in Fresno as local trailblazers were honored. The African American Historical and Cultural Museum of the San Joaquin Valley hosted its annual Black History Month Celebration to honor the unsung voices of African Americans in the Central Valley. The event was held on Sunday at the Golden…MORE

Need A Prom Outfit? Fresno County Public Library Hosting FREE Pop-Up Shop

FRESNO COUNTY, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — The Fresno County Public Library is taking action to provide Central Valley teens a prom to remember. The Fig Garden branch is hosting its Pop-Up Prom Shop this Saturday. For weeks, libraries have collected donations so that High school students can get formal dresses, suits, jewelry and shoes for free. Outfits…MORE

Bus of Venezuelan 19 Asylum Seekers Dropped Off At Fresno Mission

Bus of Venezuelan 19 Asylum Seekers Dropped Off At Fresno Mission

FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — The Fresno Mission had 19 Venezuelan migrants dropped off on a bus at its front doors on Thursday. While the non-profit has opened its doors and resources for the group, they’re also asking the community for help. “This isn’t a political issue; it’s a matter of compassion and basic human dignity,”…MORE

Lunar New Year Celebrations Taking Place in California

FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — It’s time to get ready for the Lunar New Year. Also known as Chinese New Year – February 10 marks the start of the traditional Chinese Calendar. 2024 is the year of the Dragon. Here’s a list of events happening throughout California: Friday, January 26 – February 18 EVENT: Mulan’s Lunar New Year…MORE