Category Archives: KMJ Top Stories

18-Year-Old Wanted For Deadly Shooting of 51-Year-Old Man in Central Fresno

FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — The Fresno Police Department has identified 18-year-old Philip Bautista as the suspect in a deadly shooting in central Fresno. The shooting happened on November 27 in the area of Clinton and Drexel avenues. When police arrived, they found 51-year-old Luis Valencia suffering from a gunshot wound. Valencia was taken to the…MORE

Fresno Unified Offering Free Meals for Students Over Winter Break

Fresno Unified Offering Free Meals for Students Over Winter Break

(KMJ) – Fresno Unified will offer free meals for students over the winter break. New chefs are working with the district to create from scratch, nutritious food items. Fresno Unified will offer free meals from 11:15 a.m.-12:30 p.m. at 19 schools hosting winter session. The meals are for ages 1-18 and must be eaten on…MORE

LA to Vegas High Speed Rail gets Green Light

LA to Vegas High Speed Rail gets Green Light

FRESNO, CA (KMJ) High speed rail linking Las Vegas and Los Angeles has received a $3 billion investment from the Biden administration. Brightline, a private passenger rail company will operate the line. President Biden is reportedly expected to make the official announcement in Las Vegas on Friday. The Brightline West project is planned to run…MORE

What Will McCarthy Do?

What Will McCarthy Do?

The deadline to file for reelection is Friday for former Speaker of the House Kevin McCarthy (R-Bakersfield). So far, the Bakersfield republican has been tight-lipped about running for an 11th term. This has led to a lot of speculation about a possible retirement after he was recently voted out of his speakership role. While House…MORE

Assemblyman Calls For PUC Public Hearing in Fresno Over PGE Rate Hike

Assemblyman Calls For PUC Public Hearing in Fresno Over PGE Rate Hike

FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – PG&E recently approved a rate increase that will cost average customers nearly $400 more, prompting a Valley Assemblyman to fight back. January 1st, the average PGE household bill will see a 13% increase to about $32.50 a month or nearly $400 extra per year. With rates based on income, even households…MORE

Dinuba School Principal Arrested in Deadly DUI Crash

Dinuba School Principal Arrested in Deadly DUI Crash

TULARE COUNTY, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — A Dinuba principal has bonded out of jail after being arrested for his role in a suspected DUI crash near Reedley. The CHP says they arrested 43-year-old Dinuba resident Blake Benham Sunday night following a crash on Road 56 near Avenue 430. He is listed on the Kennedy Elementary website…MORE

Body Found Believed To Be Missing Madera County Woman Wendy Pullins

Body Found Believed To Be Missing Madera County Woman Wendy Pullins

MARIPOSA COUNTY, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) – The Mariposa County Sheriff’s Office has announced it found a body it believes is missing Madera County woman, Wendy Pullins. Mariposa County Sheriff Jeremy Briese announced the discovery in a news conference Friday afternoon. Briese says detectives, with the help of the Mariposa County Sheriff’s Office search and rescue team,…MORE

Fresno’s Audra McDonald Named Grand Marshal of 2024 Rose Parade

Fresno’s Audra McDonald Named Grand Marshal of 2024 Rose Parade

PASADENA, Calif. — Audra McDonald will serve as grand marshal of the 135th Rose Parade next year. The 53-year-old actor and singer was introduced Friday on the lawn of Tournament House in Pasadena. “As a California kid raised in Fresno – very proud to be from Fresno – the new year was always ushered in…MORE

Tedford to Miss Bowl Game Due to Health Concern

Tedford to Miss Bowl Game Due to Health Concern

FRESNO, Calif. (KFSN) — Fresno State football head coach Jeff Tedford will miss the team’s upcoming bowl game due to health concerns. Tedford told the team Friday morning that he will be stepping away from his role, effective immediately. Action News has learned that this move is only temporary and that Tedford plans on returning…MORE

Fresno County Landlord Found Guilty of Murdering Tenant

Fresno County Landlord Found Guilty of Murdering Tenant

FRESNO COUNTY, Calif. (KFSN) — 67-year-old Roger Johnson has been found guilty of second-degree murder of his Yokuts Valley tenant, Gary Smith. Johnson learned his guilty verdict late Friday afternoon. He was found not guilty of first-degree murder. Johnson was on trial for murder after Smith died in the Yokuts Valley area of Fresno County…MORE