Category Archives: KMJ Top Stories

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

California parents could soon sue for social media addiction

California parents could soon sue for social media addiction

SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — California could soon hold social media companies responsible for harming children who have become addicted to their products, permitting parents to sue platforms like Instagram and TikTok for up to $25,000 per violation under a bill that passed the state Assembly on Monday. The bill defines “addiction” as kids under 18…MORE

$1.6 million Powerball Ticket Bought In Sacramento To Expire

$1.6 million Powerball Ticket Bought In Sacramento To Expire

SACRAMENTO, Calif. (KMJ) — California Lottery officials said someone hit all the winning numbers on a Powerball ticket in Sacramento on November 27, 2021. As of Tuesday, May 24, 2022 the ticket had not been claimed. Officials said if no one claimed the winning ticket by Thursday, May 26, 2022, the ticket would expire, and…MORE

Clovis Police Dept. Releases Results of Motorcycle Safety Month Enforcement

Clovis Police Dept. Releases Results of Motorcycle Safety Month Enforcement

(City of Clovis) – Over the weekend, two traffic officers completed special enforcement for Motorcycle Safety Month. Both cars and motorcycles were stopped who violated motorcycle-related safety violations. Listen to the report by KMJ’s Liz Kern. During one stop near Shepherd/Temperance, someone riding an off-road dirt bike was stopped after our traffic officer noticed them…MORE

Tioga-Sequoia, Fresno Grizzlies & Fresno Rap Legend Fashawn Release New Beer: Grizzly City Ale

Tioga-Sequoia, Fresno Grizzlies & Fresno Rap Legend Fashawn Release New Beer: Grizzly City Ale

Fresno, CA – In a press conference this afternoon, Tioga-Sequoia and Fashawn joined the Fresno Grizzlies in unveiling the first-ever Grizzlies-themed beer, Grizzly City Ale. The beer’s name draws inspiration from the nickname first coined by Fresno Rap Legend, Fashawn, for his hometown. “The name ‘Grizzly City’ was inspired not only by the Fresno Grizzlies…MORE

Newson: Californians Could See Mandatory Water Cuts Amid Drought

Newson: Californians Could See Mandatory Water Cuts Amid Drought

SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — California Gov. Gavin Newsom threatened Monday to impose mandatory water restrictions if residents don’t use less on their own as the drought drags on and the hotter summer months approach. Newsom raised that possibility in a meeting with representatives from major water agencies, including those that supply Los Angeles, San Diego…MORE

Standoff Suspect Arrested After Falling Though Fresno Store Ceiling

Standoff Suspect Arrested After Falling Though Fresno Store Ceiling

(KMJ) – The suspect who held up multiple agencies including SWAT since Thursday at a Save Mart grocery store in Northeast Fresno is arrested after falling from the store’s ceiling. Fresno Police responded again to the Save Mart on First and Nees Avenues Saturday around 2 p.m. after a call came in about a man…MORE

Fresno Sheriff, Police, AAA & Local Leaders Team Up to Caution Street Racing-Sideshow Enthusiasts

Fresno Sheriff, Police, AAA & Local Leaders Team Up to Caution Street Racing-Sideshow Enthusiasts

FRESNO, CA  – With summer approaching, law enforcement, local officials and AAA came out in full force to caution street racing and sideshow enthusiasts from engaging in these dangerous and illegal activities. “The CHP remains steadfast in its commitment in reducing violent crimes on California’s roadways. With proactive enforcement utilizing all our resources such as…MORE