Category Archives: KMJ Top Stories

‘French Fire’ Evacuees Frustrated, Leary of Looters

‘French Fire’ Evacuees Frustrated, Leary of Looters

[ns-video id=”a5cacd17b7e96ead5114a1783dec6d5″ publisher=”22180″] The French Fire, started on Wednesday, August 18, west of Lake Isabella in Kern County, has now burned 25,264 acres with 26 percent containment. The fire is being managed by California Interagency Incident Management Team 12, coordinating closely with the Bureau of Land Management, Sequoia National Forest, and Kern County Fire Department…MORE

15-Year-Old Boy Taken to Fresno Hospital After Early Morning Shooting

15-Year-Old Boy Taken to Fresno Hospital After Early Morning Shooting

    FRESNO, CA (KMJ) — A 15-Year-Old boy is taken to the hospital after an early morning shooting in Fresno. Fresno Police responded to multiple calls of shots being fired near Dante and Escalon Thursday around 6 a.m. Officers arrived to find evidence of another shooting that took place in the 6600 block of…MORE

Report: Rate of Businesses Leaving California Rising

Report: Rate of Businesses Leaving California Rising

Businesses are leaving California at a higher rate than in recent years, according to a new report studying business headquarter migration. The number of companies that either announced or filed that they were leaving the Golden State for another state has risen sharply in the first six months of 2021 compared to previous years, the Hoover…MORE

Several US Servicemembers Killed in Kabul Bombings

Several US Servicemembers Killed in Kabul Bombings

[ns-video id=”08fb9a8bac5183a2449ef5f9b8e7b99″ publisher=”22180″] KABUL, Afghanistan (AP) — Two suicide bombers and gunmen attacked crowds of Afghans flocking to Kabul’s airport Thursday, transforming a scene of desperation into one of horror in the waning days of an airlift for those fleeing the Taliban takeover. At least 13 people were killed and dozens wounded, Russian officials and…MORE

Welcome Home Event Set for Valley Olympian Jenna Prandini

Welcome Home Event Set for Valley Olympian Jenna Prandini

(Photo by David Ramos/Getty Images)   (KMJ) – Tokyo Summer Olympic Games silver medalist Jenna Prandini will be officially welcomed home to the city of Clovis. On Friday, August 27th, the track star will be celebrated during Clovis High’s football game against Bakersfield. Here are the details, as released by the Clovis Unified School District:…MORE

Fresno County DA Investigator Dies in Solo Vehicle Accident

Fresno County DA Investigator Dies in Solo Vehicle Accident

  FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – A Fresno County DA Investigator has died in a a solo vehicle accident on Tuesday. On Tuesday, August 24, 2021, Fresno County District Attorney Investigator, Michael Rossi, a 22-year law enforcement veteran, passed away at Saint Agnes Medical Center in Fresno. The 49-year-old began his law enforcement career in October…MORE

Man Re-Arrested Right After Being Released From County Jail

Man Re-Arrested Right After Being Released From County Jail

  COALINGA, CA (KMJ) — A man who had just been released from the Fresno County Jail e ended up right back behind bars after being accused of breaking a window at a Tropicana Supermarket in Coalinga. On August 24 around 7:45 a.m. officers arrived at the Tropicana at 555 E. Elm on a call of a…MORE

Elementary School in Winton Locked Down After Deadly Shooting Nearby

Elementary School in Winton Locked Down After Deadly Shooting Nearby

  WINTON, CA (KMJ) — Detectives with the Merced County Sheriff’s Office responded to the scene of a homicide in Winton Tuesday afternoon. Deputies were called to the area just before 1:00 p.m. for the report of a shooting. When they got there they found one person dead and another wounded. That person was airlifted to…MORE

Fresno Police Arrest Double Homicide Suspect

Fresno Police Arrest Double Homicide Suspect

FRESNO, CA (KMJ)  Matthew Pless was already behind bars in Fresno County Jail after a recent arrest when he was charged Monday with two murders and attempted murder. Homicide detectives say the 23 year old suspect shot two victims to death and wounded a third at a birthday party on January 31, 2021. The Southeast Policing…MORE

Suspect Arrested Following Shooting In Mariposa

Suspect Arrested Following Shooting In Mariposa

(Photo courtesy:  Mariposa County Sheriff’s Office)   (KMJ) – The Mariposa County Sheriff’s Office says it has made an arrest following a shooting Monday. Deputies say a yet-to-be identified male victim was shot behind The Pizza Factory on 5th Street in Mariposa.  The man was taken to a Valley hospital for treatment, but his condition…MORE