Category Archives: KMJ Top Stories

Winners Announced for Merced County Competition on Fentanyl Awareness Campaign

Winners Announced for Merced County Competition on Fentanyl Awareness Campaign

MERCED COUNTY, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — A student competition to create a drug awareness campaign awarded the winners. A video contest was held to spread the anti-fentanyl message of “One Pill Will Kill.” Merced County’s Superintendent of Schools, the district attorney’s office and the sheriff delivered $5,000 to the winning students from Los Banos Valley Community…MORE

PG&E Asking For Another Rate Hike

PG&E Asking For Another Rate Hike

FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — PG&E customers are frustrated at the idea of yet another rate increase. Fresh off an 11% increase granted by the Public Utilities Commission (PUC), it’s asking for another $2 billion from its customers to cover costs related to wildfires and other disasters. That could add another $12 to $20 to your…MORE

Suspects in Murder of Goshen Family Back in Court

TULARE COUNTY, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — A preliminary hearing continued Tuesday for the men charged in the murders of a Goshen family. Angel Uriarte and Noah Beard are accused of the January shootings of six people. The victims ranged in age from just 10 months to 72 years old. Uriarte and Beard both pleaded not guilty…MORE

CA Assemblyman Vince Fong Endorsed By Kevin McCarthy To Fill His Seat

CA Assemblyman Vince Fong Endorsed By Kevin McCarthy To Fill His Seat

FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — As Valley congressman Kevin McCarthy prepares to resign at the end of the year, he’s now offering his endorsement to a potential successor. State assemblyman Vince Fong recently announced his plans to run for California’s 20th District seat in the new year. Former House Speaker McCarthy is now offering his support,…MORE

Debbie Dorian’s Alleged Killer to Stand Trial

Debbie Dorian’s Alleged Killer to Stand Trial

FRESNO, Calif. (KFSN) — A judge has ruled Nickey Stane will go on trial for a dozen counts tied to the murder of Debbie Dorian in 1996 and a string of sexual assaults in Tulare County years later. Weeks worth of testimony from accusers, investigators, witnesses, and DNA experts came to an end on Monday…MORE

Fresno State Marching Band In Final Round Of Competition Highlighting Metallica

Fresno State Marching Band In Final Round Of Competition Highlighting Metallica

FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — The Fresno State Marching Band has rocked its way into the final round of a national competition. The Bulldogs played and stepped in sync to songs by “Metallica” for a chance to win tens of thousands in prize money. The heavy metal legends announced the Bulldogs are one of five finalists…MORE

Fresno Unified Providing Free Lunches to Students During Winter Break

FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — The Fresno Unified School District is taking action to make sure students have access to warm meals while they’re out on winter break. Starting Monday, December 18, kids ages one to 18 can get free lunches from 11:15 am to 12:30 pm. The food will be provided at 19 different Fresno Unified…MORE

Suspect in Debbie Dorian’s 1996 Murder Will Face Trial On All Charges

FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — A judge has ruled Nickey Stane will go on trial for a dozen counts tied to the murder of Debbie Dorian in 1996 and a string of sexual assaults in Tulare County years later. The decision was made in court Monday morning at the end of a preliminary hearing that began…MORE

Fresno Animal Center Reducing Intake to Address Overcapacity, Understaffing

Fresno Animal Center Reducing Intake to Address Overcapacity, Understaffing

FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — The Fresno City Council voted unanimously to decrease intake at the City Animal Center, but before the vote, both council and community members raised some concerns and questions. “Allow funds to be available right now so we can start working on this problem so this doesn’t happen again,” said one speaker.…MORE

Fresno Council Members Speak to KMJ About Palestinian Flag Raising

Fresno Council Members Speak to KMJ About Palestinian Flag Raising

FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – The Palestinian Flag was being raised in Fresno on Friday, as Hanukkah celebrations are underway. The flag raising was at 2:30p.m. at Eaton Plaza, considered a free speech area by the City of Fresno. It’s the site where the City of Fresno sponsored an Israeli flag-raising on October 9, 2023, which…MORE