Category Archives: KMJ Top Stories

Massive Fire Destroys Historic Downtown Building
FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) -- A massive fire tore down a decades-old building in Fresno's China Alley on Sunday. Nearly 50 firefighters were seen battling the blaze at a location they've become accusto...
Blake Taylor Dec 08, 2025

'By the Grace of God' FPD Officer Avoids Bullet
FRESNO, Calif. (KFSN) -- A man is in the hospital after an exchange of gunfire with Fresno police officers. Police say just before 7 pm Sunday, an officer approached a man who was acting suspiciously ...
Blake Taylor Dec 08, 2025

Federal Funding Cap Puts Fresno County Permanent Housing Projects at Risk
FRESNO COUNTY, Calif. (KFSN) -- The federal government is making cuts to funding that support permanent housing and Fresno County is expected to feel the impacts at the beginning of next year. The U.S...
Randy James Dec 07, 2025

US Vaccine Advisers Say Not all Babies Need a Hepatitis B Shot at Birth
A federal vaccine advisory committee voted on Friday to end the longstanding recommendation that all U.S. babies get the hepatitis B vaccine on the day they're born. A loud chorus of medical and publi...
Randy James Dec 05, 2025

Funeral Services Announced for Parlier Officer Killed in Tulare County Crash
UPDATE: The location of the funeral has been moved to Holy Cross Catholic Church, 1765 N Newcomb, Porterville, 93257 to accommodate more people. Funeral Services: Wednesday, December 10, 2025 at 11:00...
Liz Kern Dec 04, 2025

New Lawsuit Over Prop 50 Filed By Conservative Legal Group
FRESNO, Calif. (KFSN) -- The legal battle continues over Prop 50 in California. A conservative legal group called "The Public Interest Legal Foundation" has filed a lawsuit against the redrawn congres...
Liz Kern Dec 04, 2025

Fresno Woman Pleads No Contest to Killing Half-Sister
FRESNO, Calif. (KFSN) -- Lisa Hinthorne agreed to become a convicted killer as she pleaded no contest to the 2023 death of her half-sister, Patty Kennett, on Wednesday. It came just hours before prose...
Blake Taylor Dec 04, 2025

Fake Quake! False Alarm Confounds Startled Residents
NEVADA -- Many residents in California got an alert Thursday morning from the MyShake App notifying them a 5.9 earthquake struck in western Nevada. However, the USGS has confirmed it was a false alarm...
Blake Taylor Dec 04, 2025 Bgnuh / Depositphotos.com

Illegal Chinese Lab in Reedley Sparks New Legislation
REEDLEY, Calif. (KMJ) The fight against illegal labs, like the one uncovered in Reedley that made national headlines in 2023, continues on the federal level. Reps. Jim Costa (CA-21), David Valadao (CA...
Blake Taylor Dec 04, 2025

Lawsuit Against Fresno's Smoke Shop Ordinance Thrown Out By Federal Court
FRESNO, Calif. (KFSN) -- The lawsuit against the City of Fresno's smoke shop ordinance has been thrown out by a federal court. City leaders made the announcement on Wednesday. The lawsuit was brought ...
Liz Kern Dec 03, 2025
Poll
Daily Buzz Question: 12.10.2025
Which airport improvement would make your travel experience better?
Smoother, more efficient air travel
Add gyms, showers, spas and healthier food options
Both sound great
Neither — airports are fine as they are
Voting Ends: Dec 10, 2025 | 7:00 PM




