Category Archives: KMJ Top Stories

FAA: Pilot Error To Blame in Deadly Mid-Air Crash

FAA: Pilot Error To Blame in Deadly Mid-Air Crash

MERCED COUNTY, Calif. (KFSN) — Federal investigators say the deadly 2022 mid-air collision between two planes on the Central Coast was caused by pilot error. The crash killed three people, including two from Merced County. In a recent report, the FAA says the pilot from Merced County failed to see and avoid the other plane…MORE

Job Fairs at Fresno City College

Job Fairs at Fresno City College

The Career and Employment Center (CEC) is hosting its in-person Spring 2024 Job Fair on the University Mall in front of the Library building Wednesday, April 17, from 9 am — 12 pm. The 36 employers that are attending have a wide variety of jobs they are seeking to fill. Some employers offer internships for students…MORE

Anaheim To Take Up Critical Vote on Disneyland Expansion Project

ANAHEIM, Calif. — Disney’s plans to expand its theme parks in Anaheim will go before the City Council on Tuesday for a critical vote. With the proposed DisneylandForward Project, the company wants to spend $1.9 billion to develop the property over the next 10 years. That includes $40 million to buy streets from the city of Anaheim…MORE

California Remains World’s 5th Largest Economy

California Remains World’s 5th Largest Economy

SACRAMENTO – Thanks to continued economic growth and strong performances in a variety of industry sectors, California has again ranked as the 5th largest economy in the world. WHAT GOVERNOR NEWSOM SAID: “California continues to punch above its weight, overperforming all but a handful of the largest countries in the world. And with our unparalleled combination…MORE

5-Year-Old Hit By Truck in Atwater, Police Say

5-Year-Old Hit By Truck in Atwater, Police Say

MERCED COUNTY, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) – A five-year-old is being treated for serious injuries after being hit by a truck in Atwater. Police say the child was injured just before 5 pm Monday on Crest Road near Muir Avenue. The child was flown by helicopter to a hospital in Fresno. The driver stayed at the scene and…MORE

Butterflies And Big Bug Experience Now Open At Fresno Chaffee Zoo

Butterflies And Big Bug Experience Now Open At Fresno Chaffee Zoo

FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — If you’re a fan of creepy crawlers, then the new exhibit at the Fresno Chaffee Zoo may be for you. Visitors flocking to opened exhibits on Monday may be familiar with the Butterfly Garden returning from last year. “When you guys come on, you are going to see lots of non-native…MORE

Community Remembers Merced Police Officer Killed in Line of Duty 20 Years Ago

Community Remembers Merced Police Officer Killed in Line of Duty 20 Years Ago

MERCED, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — Family members and fellow law enforcement officers gathered in Merced Monday morning to pay tribute to an officer who died 20 years ago in the line of duty. A remembrance ceremony was held at the Merced Police Department, in honor of Officer Stephan Gray. He was just 34 years old when…MORE

New Ice Cream Shop Opens in Northwest Fresno

New Ice Cream Shop Opens in Northwest Fresno

RESNO, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — With 28 flavors to choose from including four that rotate monthly, Scoops at Bullard and West in northwest Fresno is sure to please any palate. “Aside from selling great ice cream and great shakes, we sell an emotion — you walk in, you feel such an uplifting mood,” says Scoops Owner Karan…MORE

DA Dismayed as Repeat Kidnapper, Carjacker Paroled

DA Dismayed as Repeat Kidnapper, Carjacker Paroled

KERN COUNTY, CA (KMJ) Kern County District Attorney Cynthia Zimmer did not hold back Monday when she learned that Hector Silva was granted parole, 8 years before his sentence was complete. Sliva has several convictions over the years in Tulare and Kern Counties for kidnapping and armed carjackings. But the California Board of Parole no…MORE