Category Archives: KMJ Top Stories

The City of Fresno Expands its Lawn to Garden Rebate
FRESNO, CA - The City of Fresno has enhanced its Expanded Lawn to Garden Rebate by increasing rebate funding to $4 per square foot and expanding square footage eligibility for residential and commerci...
Liz Kern Sep 30, 2026

Bell Toll Tribute for California Highway Patrol Officer Brian Liles
WEST SACRAMENTO, Calif. (KFSN) -- A bell toll tribute ceremony took place Wednesday for fallen California Highway Patrol Officer Brian Liles. It took place at the CHP Academy in West Sacramento. Numer...
Liz Kern Sep 30, 2026

Newsom Signs Bill Aimed at Helping Struggling Newsrooms
SACRAMENTO - Governor Gavin Newsom signed legislation Wednesday meant to strengthen struggling newsrooms in California and support their reporters. It will establish a new funding mechanism to help qu...
Blake Taylor Sep 30, 2026

Teen Snowboarder Reunites with Emergency Teams That Saved His Life
FRESNO, CA (KMJ) A Fresno teenager who nearly died in a snowboarding accident is thanking the first responders and medical crews who helped save his life. 15-year-old Braxon Silva reunited this week w...
Blake Taylor Sep 30, 2026

Speaker Johnson in Bakersfield for David Valadao Rally
KERN COUNTY, Calif. (KFSN) -- U.S. Speaker of the House Mike Johnson will be in Bakersfield on Wednesday. Congressman David Valadao and Speaker Johnson will host a campaign rally for Valadao for Congr...
Randy James Sep 30, 2026

Two Injured in Shooting at Merced County Party, Authorities Say
FRESNO, Calif. (KFSN) -- Two people were injured in a shooting at a party in Merced County Saturday night, according to the Merced County Sheriff's Office. Deputies responded shortly before 10:30 p.m....
Liz Kern Sep 29, 2026

Possible Privatization of Fresno County Libraries Placed On Hold
FRESNO COUNTY, Calif. (KFSN) -- A group of Fresno-area leaders is raising concerns about the possibility of privatizing some local libraries. Fresno County Supervisor Luis Chavez, Fresno City Councilm...
Liz Kern Sep 29, 2026

Speaker Johnson, Senator Sanders to Hold Valley Rallies
(KMJ) The race for California's 22nd Congressional District is attracting some big names to the South Valley. House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-Louisiana) will join incumbent Rep. David Valadao for a "Get...
Blake Taylor Sep 29, 2026

California Highway Patrol Officer Killed in Tulare County Crash Identified
TULARE COUNTY, Calif. (KFSN) -- The California Highway Patrol officer who was killed in a Tulare County crash has been identified. Gov. Gavin Newsom has identified the CHP officer killed as 44-year-ol...
Randy James Sep 29, 2026

Arrest Made in Deadly Northeast Fresno Liquor Store Shooting
FRESNO (KFSN) -- A suspect has turned himself in following the shooting death late Thursday of 25-year-old Muhammad Mutaraam-Conley outside a liquor store. Fresno police say 20-year-old Sakilian Drum ...
Liz Kern Sep 28, 2026
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