Category Archives: KMJ Top Stories

United Airlines Flight Loses Panel After Taking Off From San Francisco

(KMJ) – A Boeing 737-824 landed safely at the Medford Oregon airport on Friday, after a panel fell off mid-flight. All passengers and crew are safe. The United Airlines Flight 433 took off from San Francisco at 10:20 am (PDT) Friday morning, and was forced to divert to Oregon, two hours later at 11:36am (PDT).MORE

Man Shot and Killed in Northeast Fresno, Police Say

Man Shot and Killed in Northeast Fresno, Police Say

FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — An investigation is underway after a man was shot and killed in northeast Fresno. The victim has been identified as 31-year-old Joel Rueda. It happened before 11:00 pm Thursday at Bulldog Lane and Millbrook Avenue, near Fresno State. Police say neighbors called for help after hearing three to four gunshots. They…MORE

1 Killed in Crash Involving Semi in Fresno County, CHP Says

FRESNO COUNTY, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — One person has died following a crash in Fresno County on Friday. It happened at about 7:30 am on Lincoln and Marks Avenue, just west of Easton. Officers say a semi-truck was headed east on Lincoln when the driver of a Toyota SUV on Marks went through a stop sign,…MORE

Candlelight Vigil to Honor 10-Year-Old Boy Killed in Sanger

Candlelight Vigil to Honor 10-Year-Old Boy Killed in Sanger

FRESNO, Calif. (KFSN) — A community candlelight vigil will be held Friday night to honor a 10-year-old Sanger boy. Jameson Doyle died last Thursday after being hit by a truck near Rotary Park. Jameson was a fifth grader at Quail Lake Environmental Charter School. Since his death, support has been pouring in for his family, from…MORE

Massive Drug Trafficking Bust in Tulare County

Massive Drug Trafficking Bust in Tulare County

FRESNO, Calif. —Operation SLO Ride has resulted in the dismantling of a criminal organization operating in Tulare County, charging 28 individuals with drug trafficking and illegal possession of firearms. In the course of the operation, law enforcement seized more than 936 pounds of methamphetamine, 8.6 pounds of cocaine, 5.5 pounds of heroin, 5.5 pounds of fentanyl,…MORE

CRMC Experiencing Influx in ER visits, Asks Help from Community

CRMC Experiencing Influx in ER visits, Asks Help from Community

FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — Community Regional Medical Center is experiencing a high number of emergency room visits. CRMC says it’s working to address the challenges but is also asking for the public’s help. If you’re experiencing symptoms such as ear aches, migraines, minor cuts, rashes or a common cold, you’re asked to use walk-in urgent…MORE

It’s a GOP Showdown for McCarthy’s House Seat

It’s a GOP Showdown for McCarthy’s House Seat

FRESNO, CA (KMJ) Two Republicans will square off in the November general election for the seat held by former Rep. Kevin McCarthy representing California’s 20th Congressional district. Assemblymember Vince Fong (R-Bakersfield) and Tulare County Sheriff Mike Boudreaux (R-Springville) will vie for the coveted spot in the US House of Representatives. After the race was called…MORE

Wesson Family Massacre: 20 Years Later

Wesson Family Massacre: 20 Years Later

FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – It was 20 years ago today, on March 12, 2014, that Fresno made international headlines because of the Wesson family massacre. It was considered the worst mass murder in Fresno’s history, which left nine people dead- mostly children. The victims ranged in age from one years old to 25. The family…MORE

Man Shot Multiple Times in Southwest Fresno, Police Say

FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — A man is in the hospital after being shot in southwest Fresno. Police responded just after midnight Tuesday to a Shotspotter call of 17 rounds at San Benito and B Street. They arrived to find a man with several gunshot wounds. He was taken to a nearby hospital, where he is expected…MORE