Category Archives: KMJ Top Stories

Coalinga High School Mascot In Contest For Nation’s Best

Coalinga High School Mascot In Contest For Nation’s Best

COALINGA, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — California’s best high school mascot is now hoping to be the best in the nation. The Horned Toads of Coalinga earned a number-one seed after winning last year’s state title. The public can vote on their favorite name in a contest hosted by SB Live Sports. The Horned Toads have reached…MORE

Madera Man Sentenced For Selling Fentanyl Pill That Killed His Friend

Madera Man Sentenced For Selling Fentanyl Pill That Killed His Friend

MADERA, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — The man who pled guilty to selling his friend a fentanyl pill in Madera last year learned his sentence in federal court Monday. “He was someone who cared for people; he loved everybody. You met him, and he made sure he made you smile,” said Belinda Martinez, the victim’s sister. Martinez…MORE

Man Arrested for Hate Crime in Tower District

Man Arrested for Hate Crime in Tower District

FRESNO, Calif. (KFSN) — Authorities have arrested a man accused of committing a hate crime during an event in Fresno’s Tower District. 49-year-old Francisco Samaniego was booked into the Fresno County Jail on several charges, including robbery, vandalism, and battery. Police say he approached a booth at the Porchfest event on Saturday and began arguing…MORE

16-year-old arrested for Murder of Dinuba Teacher

16-year-old arrested for Murder of Dinuba Teacher

DINUBA, Calif. (KFSN) — A 16-year-old has been arrested for the murder of a teacher in Dinuba in 2023. The Tulare County District Attorney’s office filed murder charges against the 16-year-old last Wednesday, along with special allegations of burglary and the intentional discharge of a firearm. He’s suspected of killing Sergio Martin during a burglary…MORE

FPD: Fighting Friends Ends in Shooting Death

FPD: Fighting Friends Ends in Shooting Death

FRESNO, Calif. (KFSN) — The man who was shot and killed at a home in northeast Fresno has been identified as 30-year-old Roberto Roman. Police have taken 31-year-old Christian Lavin into custody for the crime. It happened at about 1 am Sunday at a home on Pryor Drive and Richelle Avenue Authorities say that Roman…MORE

Tehachapi DJ Guilty of Child Molestation, Faces 100 Years

Tehachapi DJ Guilty of Child Molestation, Faces 100 Years

TEHACHAPI, CA (KMJ) A well-known south valley disc jockey has been found guilty of four counts of sexual abuse of four different children. Kern County prosecutors say Roy “Mike” Kirk took advantage of friendships with the parents of his young victims. Between 2004-2012 the Tehachapi man molested four girls between the ages of 5 and…MORE

Fresno Native Xavier Worthy Drafted In First Round By The Kansas City Chiefs

Fresno Native Xavier Worthy Drafted In First Round By The Kansas City Chiefs

FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — The Central High School alum is off the board. Xavier Worthy has been drafted by the Kansas City Chiefs with the 28th overall pick in the first round of the 2024 NFL Draft. The Chiefs have won the last two Super Bowls with quarterback Patrick Mahomes. He’s the first player from…MORE

Clovis Rodeo Expected To Bring $30 Million Boost To Local Economy

Clovis Rodeo Expected To Bring $30 Million Boost To Local Economy

CLOVIS, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — The Clovis Rodeo is back. Every year, tens of thousands of people fill the stands. Clancy Wardle, president of the Clovis Rodeo Association, says a packed house significantly boosts the local economy. “When the rodeo comes to town, it always has a big impact on the city, and the city is…MORE