Category Archives: KMJ Top Stories

Judge Advances Teen Girl's Transfer Hearing in Caleb Quick Murder Case
FRESNO, Calif. (KFSN) -- A transfer hearing will go forward for the teen girl accused of being the getaway driver in the murder of Caleb Quick. A judge ruled there is "overwhelming circumstantial evid...
Randy James Apr 16, 2026

Lorenso's Law Would Try Minors as Adults When A Child is Murdered But Fails in Sacramento
FRESNO, Calif. (KFSN) -- A Corcoran mother seeking justice after her 17-year-old son was allegedly murdered by another teen took her fight to Sacramento. Julia Sanchez stood beside Tulare Republican A...
Liz Kern Apr 15, 2026

Man Shot and Killed at Apartment Complex in Merced, Police Say
MERCED, Calif. (KFSN) -- An investigation is underway in Merced after a 28-year-old man was shot to death Tuesday night, and his killer is on the loose. Police say the attack happened just after 9:30 ...
Liz Kern Apr 15, 2026

Sanger Unified Mourns Loss of Washington Academic Principal
SANGER, Calif. (KFSN) -- The Sanger Unified Community is mourning the loss of a beloved middle school principal. In a statement on Wednesday, the district announced the loss of Pete Munoz, who was the...
Liz Kern Apr 15, 2026

Steyer Grabs Lead in Gov's Race Poll, Calls for Abolishment of ICE
(KMJ) New polling released this week has progressive billionaire Tom Steyer leading the field of gubernatorial hopefuls with 21% of likely voters and Republican candidate Steve Hilton is second at 18%...
Blake Taylor Apr 15, 2026

Text Messages, Online Searches Connected to Caleb Quick's Death Shown in Court
FRESNO, Calif. (KFSN) -- Inside a Fresno County courtroom on Tuesday, the girl accused of being the getaway driver in the murder of Caleb Quick sat before a judge who will decide if she will be tried ...
Randy James Apr 15, 2026

Services Announced for Fallen Tulare County Deputy
(KMJ) - The Tulare County Sheriff's Office sent an email Tuesday afternoon to announce services for their fallen deputy, killed last week in the line of duty. It is with profound sadness and a heavy h...
Liz Kern Apr 14, 2026

3 Arrested in Kern County for Stealing $1 Million Worth of Legos, Deputies Say
KERN COUNTY, Calif. (KFSN) -- South Valley deputies made a major theft bust tied to a popular toy. The Kern County Sheriff's Office reports that three men are charged with stealing an estimated $1 mil...
Liz Kern Apr 14, 2026 (Kern County Sheriff’s Office)

Charges Filed Against Man Shot by ICE Agents in Stanislaus County
STANISLAUS COUNTY, Calif. (KFSN) -- The man who was shot by ICE agents in Stanislaus County has been charged with assault on a federal officer with a deadly weapon. Carlos Ivan Mendoza Hernandez was t...
Liz Kern Apr 14, 2026

As Accusations Mount, KMJ Hosts React: Listen Here
(KMJ) Federal Investigators and prosecutors with the Department of Justice have reportedly opened up investigations concerning allegations of sexual assault against former California Congressman Eric ...
Blake Taylor Apr 14, 2026
Poll
Daily Buzz Question: 6.5.26
Should an elected official be required to resign if caught in an extra-marital affair?
Absolutely!
No Way!
Voting Ends: Jun 7, 2026 | 8:00 PM




