Category Archives: KMJ Top Stories

CAL FIRE Hits Peak Staffing for Wildfire This Summer
Smoke rises over a vineyard as the Glass Fire burns on Monday, Sept. 28, 2020, in Calistoga, Calif. (AP Photo/Noah Berger)SACRAMENTO - In preparation for the upcoming wildfire season, the California D...
Cumulus Media Jun 21, 2022

Driver Cited, Arrested, Vehicle Impounded After Caught Driving Recklessly In Fresno
(Photo Courtesy: Fresno Police Department)(KMJ) - A driver is now out of a vehicle after Fresno Police say he was caught driving recklessly on Father's Day.The Fresno Police Department says an officer...
Cumulus Media Jun 21, 2022

State Lawmakers Launch Investigation Into Cause of High Gas Prices
(KMJ) – As Californians continue to pay more than $6 for a gallon of gas and lawmakers in Sacramento remain deadlocked over how to provide relief, the state Assembly announces an investigation i...
Cumulus Media Jun 21, 2022

California Bill Would Reduce Single-Use Plastic Products 25%
Plastic bottles of shampoo are displayed at Compton’s Market in Sacramento, Calif., Friday, June 17, 2022. A California proposal would reduce the amount of plastics used for single-use products ...
Cumulus Media Jun 17, 2022

Elderly Merced Man Arrested After Assaulting Roommate
(Photo Courtesy: Merced PD)(KMJ) - An elderly man was arrested Wednesday night after he struck his roommate in the head.Merced Police says they got a call just after 8 p.m. about a disturbance at a ho...
Cumulus Media Jun 17, 2022

California Lawmaker Scraps Plan For Preteen Vaccine Consent
FILE – In this May 24, 2021, photo, a student looks back at his mother as he is vaccinated at a school-based COVID-19 vaccination clinic for students 12 and older in San Pedro, Calif. California...
Cumulus Media Jun 16, 2022

Valley Football Coach Shot, Killed by His Father
Police say William Wright shot and killed his son Billy on Wednesday, June 15, 2022. (Photo: Fresno Police Department)FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – The Fresno Police Department announced the arrest of a ma...
Cumulus Media Jun 16, 2022

Gov. Newsom Announces $156 Million in Grants to Proactively Prevent Gun Violence
File: Governor Gavin Newsom's Office.SACRAMENTO - Today, Governor Gavin Newsom announced a record $156 million in gun violence prevention grants provided as part of the California Violence Interventio...
Cumulus Media Jun 09, 2022

Man Caught In The Act Stealing Catalytic Converters In Madera
(Photo Courtesy: Madera Police Department)MADERA, Calif. (KMJ) - Madera police arrested a man they say was in the process of stealing catalytic converters from multiple vehicles at the Madera Irrigati...
Cumulus Media Jun 09, 2022

Military Aircraft Crashes in Imperial County, CA, Killing at Least 4
BRAWLEY, Calif. (AP) - A Marine Corps aircraft crashed Wednesday in the Southern California desert and civilian and military emergency crews were responding, but there were no immediate details about ...
Cumulus Media Jun 08, 2022
Poll
Daily Buzz Question: 10.2.2025
How concerned are you about the impact of the government shutdown on everyday services?
Very concerned – it’s already affecting my life
Somewhat concerned – I expect disruptions soon
Not concerned – I don’t think it will affect me
Unsure – I need more information
Voting Ends: Oct 2, 2025 | 7:00 PM