Category Archives: KMJ Top Stories

Atmospheric River to Hit the Central Valley

Atmospheric River to Hit the Central Valley

FRESNO, Calif. (KFSN) — Our Action News weather team and other local meteorologists are tracking an atmospheric river that is expected to reach Central California by the end of the month. With last year’s intense atmospheric rivers bringing flooded roads and damage to different parts of Central California, it’s causing some concern for the next…MORE

City of Fresno Deadline Approaches for Non-Profit Animal Rescue Grant

City of Fresno Deadline Approaches for Non-Profit Animal Rescue Grant

FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – The deadline approaches to apply for a grant through The City of Fresno to fund non-profit pet rescue organizations. On Monday, the Fresno Animal Center announced the Animal Rescue Support Grant program. The funding supports organizations that provide services to further reduce Fresno’s euthanasia rate and reunite pets with owners. Eligible expenses…MORE

Merced County Sheriff Pleads for More Deputies

Merced County Sheriff Pleads for More Deputies

MERCED COUNTY, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — The Merced County Sheriff is demanding action from local leaders to hire more deputies. Sheriff Vern Warnke spoke at Tuesday’s County Board of Supervisors meeting, saying the department needs at least 50 personnel. The sheriff claims the county hasn’t done enough to retain deputies and correctional officers, and that could…MORE

Police Investigating Reported Robbery at ATM on Clovis Community College Campus

Police Investigating Reported Robbery at ATM on Clovis Community College Campus

CLOVIS, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — Police are investigating a reported robbery at an ATM machine on the campus of Clovis Community College. Officers responded to the area of Chestnut and Behymer shortly after 5 am Wednesday. The EECU machine appears to be damaged, with the front face torn off. It’s unclear whether anything was taken, and there’s…MORE

Listen: Garvey on Debate Performance, Trump, Gaza & Age

Listen: Garvey on Debate Performance, Trump, Gaza & Age

FRESNO, CA (KMJ) Republican US Senate candidate and former baseball great Steve Garvey joined KMJ’s Ray Appleton Show on Wednesday. They discussed a number of topics including Garvey’s recent debate against democrat candidates for the Senate seat formerly held by the the late Dianne Feinstein, the Israel/Hamas war, the Presidential race and running for office…MORE

Calif. Bill Would Mandate Speed Governors on Vehicles

Calif. Bill Would Mandate Speed Governors on Vehicles

SACRAMENTO, CA (KMJ) Legislation introduced this week would require new cars sold in California to be outfitted with a device that would limit how fast one could drive. The bill, authored by Senator Scott Wiener (D-San Francisco), would automatically prevent cars and trucks of the 2027 model year or later from going 10 mph or…MORE

Fresno County to Receive $125,000 in Settlement over Reedley Bio Lab

(KMJ) – Fresno County will receive $125,000 in a settlement with the owner of the building where an illegal biological lab was found in Reedley. The Fresno County Board of Supervisors voted 5-0 in closed session on Tuesday to the settlement with AY-NC LP, the owner of the building. A Reedley code enforcement officer discovered…MORE

Fresno Animal Center Hires Full-Time Vet to Serve Animal Population

Fresno Animal Center Hires Full-Time Vet to Serve Animal Population

FRESNO, CA – City Manager Georgeanne White is happy to announce that Candace Krider, DVM, has joined the Fresno Animal Center team as a full-time Veterinarian to serve the animal population at the Center. In her role, Dr. Krider will be part of collective and strategic planning in staffing the new state-of-the-art clinic and developing…MORE

Charges Filed Against 2 Suspects in Tulare’s First Homicide of 2024

TULARE, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — Charges have been filed against two men accused of shooting and killing a man in Tulare’s first homicide of the year. 21-year-old Joseph Garcia and 18-year-old Matthew Proctor faced a judge in court Monday afternoon during their arraignment. They’re accused in the shooting death of 31-year-old Oscar Rodriguez last Wednesday on…MORE

Smittcamp, Zanoni Spearhead ‘Fix’ to Prop 47

Smittcamp, Zanoni Spearhead ‘Fix’ to Prop 47

FRESNO, CA (KMJ) Fresno County District Attorney Lisa Smittcamp and Fresno County Sheriff John Zanoni are teaming up to lead the fight to “fix” Prop. 47. The so-called Safe Neighborhoods and Schools Act was passed by California voters in 2014. But critics, say the result has been disastrous and is contributing to a rise in…MORE