Category Archives: KMJ Top Stories

New Low-Cost CCSPCA Spay/Neuter Clinic is Now Taking Appointments

New Low-Cost CCSPCA Spay/Neuter Clinic is Now Taking Appointments

FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – Central California Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals/Fresno County Humane Society (CCSPCA) is now booking appointments for services to begin seeing patients at the newly renovated low-cost clinic. The state-of-the-art facility is the answer to a large problem in our area. Where can owners get low-cost medical and spay/neuter…MORE

Trucker Protest Shuts Down Operations At California Port

Trucker Protest Shuts Down Operations At California Port

OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — Truckers protesting a state labor law have effectively shut down cargo operations at the Port of Oakland, it was announced Wednesday. “The shutdown will further exacerbate the congestion of containers” and port officials are urging operations at shipping terminals to resume, a port statement said. The protest that began Monday involves…MORE

12-Year-Old Girl Reported Missing Out Of Modesto

12-Year-Old Girl Reported Missing Out Of Modesto

MODESTO, Calif. (KMJ) — Police are asking for the public’s help in locating a child who was reported missing Wednesday night. 12-year-old Melanie Herrera was last seen leaving her home near Carpenter and Elm Avenue in South West Modesto. Her family says Herrera is on foot and did not tell them where she was going,…MORE

Man Wanted For Assault With Deadly Weapon In Clovis

Man Wanted For Assault With Deadly Weapon In Clovis

CLOVIS, Calif. (KMJ) — Clovis Police are searching for a suspect wanted for assault with a deadly weapon. The suspect is believed to be 27 year old Seth McLelan. McLelan is wanted for a felony warrant. If you see him or know where he is in Clovis, call the Clovis Police Department at (559) 324-2800…MORE

President Biden Tests Positive for COVID-19

President Biden Tests Positive for COVID-19

(KMJ) – The White House confirms President Biden has tested positive for COVID-19. White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre said that Biden was experiencing “mild symptoms” and has begun taking Paxlovid, an antiviral drug designed to reduce the severity of the disease. She said Biden “will isolate at the White House and will continue to…MORE

San Francisco Airport Worker Stabbed, Suspect Detained

San Francisco Airport Worker Stabbed, Suspect Detained

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — A worker at the San Francisco International Airport was stabbed Tuesday, and a suspect was in custody, police said. It was the third security incident in a month at the airport south of San Francisco. The man, who has not been identified, was attacked in the baggage claim area of Terminal…MORE

Valley Lawmaker Requests Audit of California DOJ Over Leak of Firearm Owner Info

Valley Lawmaker Requests Audit of California DOJ Over Leak of Firearm Owner Info

FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – A Valley lawmaker is now requesting a formal audit of the California Department of Justice following last month’s leak of information of a large number of state firearm owners. Republican Assembly Member Jim Patterson says “This is more than a breach of trust in the DOJ, it threatens the very safety…MORE

Fresno Unified School District Is Hiring, Hosting Assistance Sessions

Fresno Unified School District Is Hiring, Hosting Assistance Sessions

 FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – Fresno Unified has a variety of job openings and will provide one-on-one application assistance through Sept. 1. Those interested in becoming part of the Fresno Unified family are invited to attend scheduled sessions on Tuesdays through Thursdays or make an appointment for a Saturday session. Application Assistance Sessions What:   Help in…MORE

Family Stranded On Reservoir Rescued By Deputies And Sheer Luck

Family Stranded On Reservoir Rescued By Deputies And Sheer Luck

FRESNO COUNTY, Calif. (KMJ) — A family of 8 spent the night stranded on the Courtright Reservoir, the Fresno County Sheriff’s Office says. The Sheriff’s Office explained, the family took the boat onto the reservoir Sunday but got out to have dinner at their camping spot. As they were eating, they noticed changing water levels…MORE

Body Found In Orchard Tuesday Morning In Tulare

Body Found In Orchard Tuesday Morning In Tulare

TULARE COUNTY, Calif. (KMJ) — The Tulare County Sheriff’s Office says a body was found in an orchard Tuesday morning. The body was discovered around 7:30 a.m. in the area of Enterprise and Bardsley in Tulare. When they arrived, deputies found a person dead. Deputies say the body has been there for a substantial amount…MORE