Category Archives: KMJ Top Stories

KMJ-Central Cal Food Bank’s “Feeding Families Fund Drive 2022” Exceeds Goal!

KMJ-Central Cal Food Bank’s “Feeding Families Fund Drive 2022” Exceeds Goal!

Fresno, CA – GAR Bennett challenged the Central Valley on Friday to give hope to families and children struggling with hunger. They responded to the challenge with overwhelming support. The ninth annual Feeding Families Fund Drive raised over $656,000 to help fuel Central California Food Bank’s comprehensive feeding programs. “We are honored and grateful for…MORE

St. Louis Encephalitis Confirmed in Fresno County

St. Louis Encephalitis Confirmed in Fresno County

The Fresno County Department of Public Health (FCDPH) has confirmed its first positive case and death from St. Louis encephalitis (SLE) in Fresno County in 2022. This is one of several human cases of SLE detected in California this season. “This positive case and unfortunate death is a strong reminder that everyone should take preventative…MORE

Insurance Coverage Protected for Over 236,000 California Homeowners Following Wildfire Emergencies

Insurance Coverage Protected for Over 236,000 California Homeowners Following Wildfire Emergencies

SACRAMENTO, Calif. — As wildfires continue to threaten homeowners throughout California, Insurance Commissioner Ricardo Lara today ordered insurance companies to preserve residential insurance coverage following Governor Gavin Newsom’s latest emergency declarations. The Commissioner’s Bulletin shields those policyholders within the wildfire perimeter or in adjacent ZIP codes of the Mosquito and Fairview fires in Riverside, Placer,…MORE

6.8 Magnitude Earthquake Shakes Mexico, 2 Dead

6.8 Magnitude Earthquake Shakes Mexico, 2 Dead

MEXICO CITY (AP) — A powerful magnitude 6.8 earthquake struck Mexico early Thursday, causing at least two deaths, damaging buildings, and setting off landslides. The earthquake struck at 1:19 a.m. near the epicenter of a magnitude 7.6 quake that hit three days earlier in the western state of Michoacan. It was also blamed for two…MORE

Governor Gavin Newsom Continues Climate Week NYC Visit

Governor Gavin Newsom Continues Climate Week NYC Visit

NEW YORK – Governor Gavin Newsom continues his visit to New York’s Climate Week, providing remarks at two events on Wednesday.  Governor Newsom will deliver closing remarks at Climate Week NYC, the biggest climate event of its kind with over 1,000 leaders from around the world pushing for climate action. The event is organized by…MORE

Fresno Police Looking For Missing Woman

Fresno Police Looking For Missing Woman

FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – Fresno Police ask your help finding a missing woman. MISSING PERSON:Michelle Rollo Veras26-Year-old, 5’04”, 130 pounds If you have any information on her whereabouts please contact: Fresno Police Department(559) 621-7000orDetective Drake Martens(559)621-6130 [email protected] FPD CASE : 2209151041 pic.twitter.com/SNVf2ybnE7MORE

Sherri Papini Sentenced To 18 Months For 2016 Kidnapping Hoax

Sherri Papini Sentenced To 18 Months For 2016 Kidnapping Hoax

SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — A Northern California mother of two was sentenced Monday to 18 months in prison for faking her own kidnapping so she could go back to a former boyfriend, which led to a three-week, multi-state search before she resurfaced on Thanksgiving Day in 2016. Sherri Papini, 40, pleaded guilty last spring under…MORE

Driver Injured When Cement Truck Overturns In Madera County

Driver Injured When Cement Truck Overturns In Madera County

MADERA, Calif. (KMJ) — The California Highway Patrol says the driver of a cement truck was injured when his truck overturned at Road 16 and Avenue 14 west of Madera. It is still unclear what caused the driver to lose control and there were no other vehicles involved in the crash. The driver was transported…MORE

Golden Age Actress, Blackballed in the 50’s, Dies at Age 104

Golden Age Actress, Blackballed in the 50’s, Dies at Age 104

FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – A veteran actress of film, radio and Broadway, considered the world’s oldest living actress, has died in Southern California at the age of 104. Her star is on the Hollywood Walk of Fame but Marsha Hunt was blacklisted during the Golden Age for fighting for the right to freedom of speech.…MORE

Mountain Lion Caught In Visalia

Mountain Lion Caught In Visalia

VISALIA, Calif. (KMJ) — A mountain lion was safely caught early Sunday morning in Visalia. The Visalia Police Department responded to a call at the 1900 block of West Porter Avenue just before 1 a.m. of a possible mountain lion spotted in the area. The California Department of Fish and Wildlife were called out to…MORE