FRESNO, CA (KMJ) The controversial tax proposal Measure E was the focus of an intense debate Tuesday on KMJ’s Broeske & Musson show. Brooke Ashjian represented the NO on E faction while Tim Orman took the YES on E side. Listen here:… MORE
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Motorcyclist, 55, Found Dead in Middle of Fresno County Road
FRESNO COUNTY, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — The California Highway Patrol is investigating a motorcycle crash that killed a 55-year-old man Saturday. The man has been identified as Rex Noel. Officers say he was found in the middle of the road Saturday on Mountain View and Dewolf Avenues, just southwest of Selma. Noel was declared dead at the…… MORE
Fundraiser Held to Support Families of Madera County Crash Victims
KERMAN, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — Pictures of the Madera car crash victims were on display Sunday morning. Friends organized a food fundraiser in Kerman, where two of the farmworkers were living. Organizers say it’s important to help the crash victims’ families during this heartbreaking time. “We are raising funds for two of the victims — for…… MORE
Biden And Trump Are Making Dueling Trips To The Mexico Border In Texas On Thursday
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump will make dueling trips to the Mexican border in Texas on Thursday after congressional talks on a deal to rein in illegal migration collapsed. The visits underscore immigration’s central importance in the 2024 presidential race and how much both Biden and Trump are seeking…… MORE
Madera Unified Employee Arrested for Sexual Relationship With Student: Police
MADERA, Calif. (KMJ/KSN) — An employee of the Madera Unified School District has been arrested on allegations of having a sexual relationship with a student. The Madera Police Department says 21-year-old Kimberly Lorenzo, a substitute safety officer, had a sexual relationship with a 16-year-old. Officers say they began investigating the allegations against Lorenzo on Thursday. Lorenzo…… MORE
Fresno State’s Journalist of Color Program Awarded Major Grant
FRESNO, Calif. (KFSN) — For about three years, The Journalist of Color Program has been helping students get a unique experience learning about the industry. Jazmin Alvarado is one of 18 students in the program. She says it has been life-changing. ” If there is one thing the program has done, it’s reinforced that I want…… MORE
Disturbance Halts Fresno City Council Meeting Thursday
FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — City council business ground to a halt on Thursday. Council President Annalisa Perea paused the meeting because of an interruption in the chamber. “I apologize. I’m going to call a five-minute break,” she said. In the audience, County Board of Supervisors candidate Dion Bourdase had what councilmembers called a dangerous weapon: a…… MORE
Madera County Crash Kills 8
MADERA COUNTY, Calif. (KFSN) — Eight people have died following a crash in Madera County early Friday morning. The California Highway Patrol says it happened after 6 am on Avenue 7, west of Road 22. Officers say a van and pick-up truck crashed head-on. Seven people in the van died, and one person died in…… MORE
Tools, Other Items Stolen From Truck in Madera, Deputies Say
MADERA, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — Madera County sheriff’s deputies are searching for the suspects accused of stealing thousands of dollars worth of belongings from a homeowner’s truck. It happened early Wednesday morning at a home in the Riverstone Development at Avenue 12 and Highway 41. Home surveillance video shows an SUV pull up to the house and…… MORE
KMJ’s Restaurateur Dave Fansler Pledges $100,000 to Sam’s Deli #2
FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – KMJ’s The Restaurateurs – making news. As KMJ reported earlier this week, after nearly a half-century in business – Sam’s Italian Deli is expanding to North Fresno with a second location in the Villagio Shopping Center. Owner Nick Marizliano joined Fresno restaurant owner Dave Fansler on KMJ’s The Restaurateurs to discuss…… MORE
