Category Archives: KMJ Top Stories

Depp Awarded $10M, Heard $2M in Split Libel Lawsuit Verdict

Depp Awarded $10M, Heard $2M in Split Libel Lawsuit Verdict

FAIRFAX, Va. (AP) — A jury awarded Johnny Depp more than $10 million on Wednesday in his libel lawsuit against ex-wife Amber Heard, vindicating his stance that Heard fabricated claims that she was abused by Depp before and during their brief marriage. The jury also found Heard was defamed by a lawyer for Depp who…MORE

Fresno County Sheriff’s Deputies say Huron Man Stabbed Wife to Death

Fresno County Sheriff’s Deputies say Huron Man Stabbed Wife to Death

(KMJ) – A Huron man is now behind bars, charged with fatally stabbing his wife. Here are the details, as released by the Fresno County Sheriff’s Office: Homicide detectives with the Fresno County Sheriff’s Office have arrested 33 year old Rafael Reynosa of Huron. He has been booked into the Fresno County Jail for murder.…MORE

Teen Faces Multiple Charges After Chase In Stolen Car In Merced

Teen Faces Multiple Charges After Chase In Stolen Car In Merced

MERCED, Calif. (KMJ) — A teen suspect was booked into juvenile hall after police say they were caught driving a stolen vehicle in Merced. Merced Police Department says an officer spotted a stolen vehicle Wednesday around 2:30 a.m. near 3rd and S Streets. When the officer tried to pull the vehicle over, however, the driver…MORE

Famous Sweet Corn Returns to Fresno State’s Farm Market

Famous Sweet Corn Returns to Fresno State’s Farm Market

(KMJ) – Fresno State’s Rue and Gwen Gibson Farm Market welcomes the return of its most famous product. Its sweet corn goes on sale at 8 a.m. Monday, May 30. Shoppers can buy 3 ears for $2 inside the market, which also offers a wide variety of fresh, student-made products and produce. Two mobile purchase…MORE

Police: Texas Gunman Was Inside the School For Over An Hour

Police: Texas Gunman Was Inside the School For Over An Hour

UVALDE, Texas (AP) — Texas authorities say the gunman who massacred 21 people at an elementary school was in the building for over an hour before he was killed by law enforcement officers. The amount of time that elapsed has stirred anger and questions among family members, who demanded to know why they did not…MORE

Public Safety, Homelessness, Vibrant Downtown, All Priorities in Fresno Mayor’s Proposed FY 2023 City Budget

Public Safety, Homelessness, Vibrant Downtown, All Priorities in Fresno Mayor’s Proposed FY 2023 City Budget

FRESNO, CA – Mayor Jerry Dyer, along with City Manager Georgeanne White, announced the City of Fresno’s proposed Fiscal Year (FY) 2023 budget at a City Hall news conference Wednesday. The $1,727,071,900 budget prioritizes fiscal accountability, community safety and trust, housing and homelessness, a vibrant downtown, beautification efforts, and much more.  The Mayor’s proposed budget flows…MORE

Gov. Newsom, Legislative Leaders Announce Expedited Legislative Action to Curb Gun Violence   

Gov. Newsom, Legislative Leaders Announce Expedited Legislative Action to Curb Gun Violence   

SACRAMENTO – Following a mass shooting at an elementary school in Texas that left at least 19 children and two adults dead Tuesday, Governor Gavin Newsom, Senate President pro Tempore Toni G. Atkins (D-San Diego) and Assembly Speaker Anthony Rendon (D-Lakewood) announced California will expedite commonsense gun safety laws that will protect people from gun violence. …MORE

Merced Robbery Suspect Armed And On The Run

Merced Robbery Suspect Armed And On The Run

MERCED, Calif. (KMJ) — Merced Police continue looking for the person who robbed Five Star Burger Tuesday night. Police Officers recieved a call of an armed robbery at 5-Star Burger on Yosemite Parkway in Merced. When Officers arrived, witnesses say a man wearing a black hooded sweater and mask walked up to the ordering counter…MORE

Texas Governor: 15 Killed in School Shooting; Gunman Dead

Texas Governor: 15 Killed in School Shooting; Gunman Dead

UVALDE, Texas (AP) — An 18-year-old gunan opened fire Tuesday at a Texas elementary school, killing 14 children and a teacher and wounding others, Gov. Greg Abbott said, and the gunman was dead. It was the deadliest shooting at a U.S. grade school since the shocking attack at Sandy Hook Elementary in Newtown, Connecticut, almost…MORE

Monkeypox Case Reported in Sacramento County

Monkeypox Case Reported in Sacramento County

SACRAMENTO COUNTY, Calif. — Sacramento County public health officials are investigating a “likely” case of monkeypox virus related to travel in Europe, officials announced Tuesday morning. If confirmed, this would be California’s first monkeypox case. A health provider alerted the county about the suspected case on May 21 and on Monday local health officials got…MORE