Category Archives: KMJ Top Stories

Oakurst Native Among Sailors Lost In U.S. Navy Helicopter Crash
(Photo courtesy: United States Navy) (KMJ) – The United States Navy has identified the five sailors killed in a recent helicopter crash off the coast of San Diego. And, it confirms 29-yea...
Cumulus Media Sep 07, 2021

Reedley Teacher Accused of Sex with 14 Year old Student
On Friday, detectives with the Fresno County Sheriff's Sex Crimes Unit arrested 39 year old Krystal Jackson of the Kingsburg area in Tulare County. She has been booked into the Fresno County Jail on f...
Cumulus Media Sep 05, 2021

Man Charged with Murdering Kerman Couple Found Guilty
FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ) — The man charged with killing a Kerman couple in a scheme to steal their marijuana plants was convicted by a Fresno County jury Tuesday. 54-year-old LeRoy Johnson has been ...
Cumulus Media Aug 31, 2021

Calif. Issues 600K Direct Payment Stimulus Checks
FRESNO, CA (KMJ) Many Californians are seeing a boost in their bank accounts today. The first batch of direct payment stimulus payments arrived Tuesday for 600,000 California residents.[ns-video id=...
Cumulus Media Aug 31, 2021

California Vaccine Verification Bill Dies, For Now
A proposed vaccine verification bill in California has died, but efforts for a stronger push next year are still circulating. If passed, the bill would have required all employers, public or private, ...
Cumulus Media Aug 31, 2021

South Lake Tahoe Residents Flee Caldor Fire
[ns-video id=”77d6bed6c9854e15d88e81321f11d1d” publisher=”22180″] The governors of California and Nevada declared states of emergency Monday as the fast-moving Caldor Fire prom...
Cumulus Media Aug 31, 2021

Hurricane Ida may push gas prices even higher
Fresno drivers are currently shelling out an average of $4.26 for a gallon of regular gas, but the price could increase soon. Hurricane Ida's direct hit on the nation's oil and gasoline industry could...
Cumulus Media Aug 30, 2021

Schwarzenegger Blasts ‘Whiny Babies’ Who Refuse To Wear Masks
Arnold Schwarzenegger has doubled down on his criticism of people who refuse to wear masks, branding then "whiny babies." In his newsletter Saturday, the former governor of California revisited his "s...
Cumulus Media Aug 30, 2021

Newsom Recall: Voter Apathy, Confusion May Lower Turnout
[ns-video id=”c5d9073c9b8ff8aa36dbfc19557c058″ publisher=”22180″] Vice President Kamala Harris' planned Friday rally for California Gov. Gavin Newsom was canceled after the att...
Cumulus Media Aug 28, 2021

Elementary School in Winton Locked Down After Deadly Shooting Nearby
FILE – Merced County Sheriff’s Office WINTON, CA (KMJ) - Detectives with the Merced County Sheriff’s Office responded to the scene of a homicide in Winton Tuesday afternoon. D...
Cumulus Media Aug 24, 2021
Poll
Daily Buzz Question: 10.3.2025
What’s your favorite thing to do at the Big Fresno Fair?
Eat my way through the food stands
Catch a concert at the Paul Paul Theater
Visit the animals and ag exhibits
Ride the carnival rides and play games
Explore local art, crafts, and cultural showcases
Other
Voting Ends: Oct 5, 2025 | 7:00 PM