Category Archives: KMJ Top Stories

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

More Charges Filed in California Against Hunter Biden

More Charges Filed in California Against Hunter Biden

FRESNO, CA (KMJ) Hunter Biden was indicted on nine tax charges in California late Thursday night as a special counsel investigation into the business dealings of the president’s son intensifies against the backdrop of the looming 2024 election. The new charges – three felonies and six misdemeanors – come in addition to federal firearms charges…MORE

Study: Fresno 2024 Home Sales Expected to Sour

Study: Fresno 2024 Home Sales Expected to Sour

FRESNO, CA (KMJ) Realtor.com has ranked the largest 100 metros by their expected sale and price growth rates for their 2024 National Housing Forecast. The study found five of the top eight metropolitan areas predicted to break double-digit growth in 2024 are in the Golden State.  Those metro areas are: Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura (18%), Bakersfield (13.4%),…MORE

Man Busted for Damaging Dozens of Cars at Local Casino

Man Busted for Damaging Dozens of Cars at Local Casino

FRESNO, CA (KMJ) Detectives with the Fresno County Sheriff’s Office have arrested 53 year old Matthew Ebner of Dos Palos for causing thousands of dollars in damage to dozens of vehicles parked at Table Mountain Casino. During a three month long investigation, detectives discovered at least 35 vehicle owners experienced flat tires while driving through…MORE