Category Archives: KMJ Top Stories

Applications Being Accepted for Fresno Women’s Commission

Applications Being Accepted for Fresno Women’s Commission

Fresno, CA- The City of Fresno is accepting applications to serve on the Fresno Women’s Commission established at the April 28th, 2022 City Council meeting. Those appointed to the Women’s Commission will advise the City Council on issues affecting women and girls in the City of Fresno. The Women’s Commission will be made up of…MORE

16th Annual International Female Ride Day – This Saturday

16th Annual International Female Ride Day – This Saturday

(KMJ) – On Saturday, May 7, 2022, Central Valley female riders join participants in a worldwide synchronized women’s ride that takes place in over 120 Countries and six continents. This 16th Annual International Female Ride Day highlights female motorcycle riders, their growing interest in Powersports, accelerates kinship, and enables and empowers women through motorcycling. Riders…MORE

California’s Population Shrinks,  Again

California’s Population Shrinks, Again

FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – California’s population shrinks, again. The state population declined 0.3% last year, losing 117, 552 residents between Jan. of 2021 and 2022, according to the State’s Department of Finance. California’s total population is now 39,185,605 residents. Most counties lost population, including Los Angeles, San Diego and Orange. Population growth remained strong in…MORE

Former Bulldog and NFL Star Arrested for DUI in Idaho

Former Bulldog and NFL Star Arrested for DUI in Idaho

(KMJ) – Lorenzo Neal, former Fresno State and National Football League star, was arrested over the weekend on suspicion of driving under the influence. The 51-year-old was taken into custody Saturday in Garden City, Idaho on DUI charges. This is the second DUI arrest for Neal, who had he Bulldog jersey number retired by Fresno…MORE

Reward Offered for Tips in Murder of Kings County Woman

Reward Offered for Tips in Murder of Kings County Woman

(KMJ) – The family of a South Valley woman hopes a new reward prompts someone to come forward with information on the murder of a loved one. Here are the details, as released by the California Highway Patrol: April 7, 2020, at approximately 2:13 p.m., the California Department of Water Resources (DWR) personnel located and…MORE

Cat House On the Kings Holds Spring Open House 30 Year Celebration

Cat House On the Kings Holds Spring Open House 30 Year Celebration

(KMJ) – The Cat House on The Kings is celebrating their 30th anniversary. For 30 years, non profit located along the Kings River in Parlier has been saving cat lives and making human family lives better. Now, the Cat House on the Kings is getting ready to celebrate during Saturday’s Spring Open House. The Spring…MORE

California to Expand Medi-Cal to  Eligible Adults 50+, Regardless of Immigration Status.

California to Expand Medi-Cal to Eligible Adults 50+, Regardless of Immigration Status.

SACRAMENTO – Starting on May 1, Medi-Cal, California’s health coverage program for low-income individuals and families, is extending eligibility for full coverage to more than 185,000 individuals who are 50 years of age or older, regardless of immigration status. “We’re delivering concrete results for Californians, continuing to fulfill the promise of a Healthy California for All,…MORE

Adventure Church to File Lawsuit  Against City of Fresno Over Tower Theatre

Adventure Church to File Lawsuit Against City of Fresno Over Tower Theatre

FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – Adventure Church sends e-mail, Wednesday, announcing the organization’s intent to file lawsuit against City of Fresno and other entities over the sale of Tower Theatre. On April 21, 2022, Fresno City council voted to purchase the Tower Theatre, despite the likelihood of a multi-million dollar lawsuit. Council voted 4-3 in favor…MORE

Central Valley Dairy Company Adds First-Ever All-Electric Trucks to its Fleet

Central Valley Dairy Company Adds First-Ever All-Electric Trucks to its Fleet

(KMJ) — Producers Dairy welcomes two new all-electric commercial trucks to its fleet that will produce zero emissions while it travels across the Central Valley. The Volvo VNR Electric is the first-class 8-battery truck to hit the road. The trucks will be based out of Fresno and are designed for Producers Dairy to travel regionally…MORE

Crime Stoppers Tip Turns Up Guns and Drugs

Crime Stoppers Tip Turns Up Guns and Drugs

(KMJ) — Fresno Police Officers arrested two suspects after an anonymous tip on Friday. The Crime Stoppers tip helped Police identify two individuals during a traffic stop suspected of possession meth and cocaine for intended for sale. A search of the car found drugs ready for sale and then a later search of the home…MORE