Category Archives: KMJ Top Stories

Alleged Psychic Scammer Sought by Merced Police
(Photo courtesy: Merced Police Department ) (KMJ) – Investigators with the Merced Police Department continue to search for this woman being who is being sought in multiple cases of fraud and the...
Cumulus Media Feb 28, 2020

Dr. Jill Biden Stumps in Valley For Husband, Former VP & Dem Presidential Candidate Joe Biden
Jill Biden visits Fresno City College, State Center Community College District. Photo: Omar Gutierrez/Twitter FRESNO, CAlif. (KMJ) – Dr. Jill Biden, the wife of former vice preside...
Cumulus Media Feb 27, 2020

Kern County Health Dept. Monitoring 11 people for Possible Coronavirus
BAKERSFIELD, CA (KMJ) -11 people are being monitored for the coronavirus in Kern County. The Kern County Public Health Department said the move came after they were contacted by the CDC. 11 peo...
Cumulus Media Feb 27, 2020

Motorcycle Gang Member Wanted By Fresno Sheriff for Beating Up Bouncer
Jesse Verdugo, 47, of Fresno. FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – The Fresno County Sheriff's Office asks for the public's help finding a Malos Hechos motorcycle street gang member. Jesse Verdugo, ...
Cumulus Media Feb 21, 2020

Porterville Remembers Fallen Firefighters, Murder & Arson Charges Filed Against Boys
PORTERVILLE CA (KMJ)- Porterville remembers two fallen firefighters Friday – both dying in the line of duty. The ceremony taking place on the same day that Tim Ward, the Kern County Distr...
Cumulus Media Feb 21, 2020

10 Fresno County Vote Centers Opening
FRESNO, CA, Friday, February 21, 2020 - Beginning this Saturday, February 22, voters can head out to cast their ballots in person at 10 of Fresno County’s new Vote Centers. Saturda...
Cumulus Media Feb 21, 2020

CA Agrees to Spend $50 Million to Help Kids Who Can’t Read
LOS ANGELES (AP) – California will spend $50 million for literary instruction at dozens of poor performing schools to settle a lawsuit that claimed the state hasn’t done enough to help stu...
Cumulus Media Feb 20, 2020

Monsignor Harrison Files Defamation Lawsuit Against Roman Catholic Diocese of Fresno & The Chancellor
FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – A South Valley Monsignor is suing the Roman Catholic Diocese of Fresno and the Chancellor for damages to his reputation. On Thursday, the defamation lawsuit was filed w...
Cumulus Media Feb 20, 2020

Fresno Man Indicted After Allegedly Trying To Lure Young Boy
FRESNO,CA (KMJ) – A Fresno man has been indicted on child pornography charges. 63 year old Gary lee Briggs has been charged with receipt and distribution of child pornography. Authorities say th...
Cumulus Media Feb 20, 2020

Police Find 85 Pounds Of Methamphetamine In Car
STANISLAUS COUNTY,CA (KMJ) – Drug trafficking charges have been brought on a West Sacremento man. 24 year old Simeon Hernandez-Ortiz was stopped by an officer while traveling northbound on I-5 i...
Cumulus Media Feb 20, 2020
Poll
Daily Buzz Question: 10.3.2025
What’s your favorite thing to do at the Big Fresno Fair?
Eat my way through the food stands
Catch a concert at the Paul Paul Theater
Visit the animals and ag exhibits
Ride the carnival rides and play games
Explore local art, crafts, and cultural showcases
Other
Voting Ends: Oct 5, 2025 | 7:00 PM