Category Archives: KMJ Top Stories

Caldor Fire grows to nearly 100,000 acres 

Caldor Fire grows to nearly 100,000 acres 

[ns-video id=”ccfd675e75ddd81a04e1404eb02b474″ publisher=”22180″] The Caldor Fire has destroyed more than 320 structures and is threatening another 13,000 as it continues to burn uncontained in Northern California. Eight days after the blaze broke out in El Dorado County, it has grown to 98,149 acres, according to an update Sunday morning from CAL Fire. It remains 0% contained, officials…MORE

Gov. Newsom on Recall: “We’ve got a battle in the next 30 days”

Gov. Newsom on Recall: “We’ve got a battle in the next 30 days”

[ns-video id=”7274c90dab1b4a2d34a3aae7bfab734″ publisher=”22180″] The effort to recall Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom is now in its final phase as ballots arrive in the mailboxes of every registered California voter for the September 14 special election. The grassroots effort to oust Newsom, who was elected in 2018, was launched last year by a group of conservative Californians critical of the…MORE

Suspect Cuffed for Shooting Outside High School Football Game

Suspect Cuffed for Shooting Outside High School Football Game

FRESNO, CA (KMJ)  A shooting caused chaos outside of Koligian Stadium in west Fresno Friday evening. Fresno PD says a 19 year old victim was shot in the parking lot following the Central High-Bullard High football game. 19 year old Taevion Yancey of Fresno was arrested shortly after the incident while fleeing the scene.  He…MORE

Video: Could Calif. Recall Ballot Lead to Cheating?

Video: Could Calif. Recall Ballot Lead to Cheating?

A video circulating on Twitter noted a detail in the mail-in ballots in the California recall election, former Trump administration acting Director of National Intelligence Richard Grenell tweeted Thursday, calling it “cheating.” Grenell’s tweet shows a video offering a public service announcement that holes are punched out in the provided envelope, which could reveal a voter’s…MORE

Mask Donation Help Saves Pets From Merced House Fire

Mask Donation Help Saves Pets From Merced House Fire

(Photo courtesy:  Merced Police Department) (KMJ) – The Merced City Fire Department says masks donated by Girl Scouts helped save the lives of two pets from a burning home Thursday morning. According to Merced City Fire, firefighters were called to a burning house around 8:30 a.m. on the 1000 block of West 14th Street. Firefighters say…MORE

Man Accused of Having Child Porn at Merced In-Home Daycare Facility

Man Accused of Having Child Porn at Merced In-Home Daycare Facility

  MERCED, CA (KMJ) — A Merced man was arrested Thursday morning after detectives discovered he had child pornography. Merced police detectives served a search warrant on the home on Citadel Avenue in Merced. Detectives received a tip that someone in the residence was downloading child pornography. Detectives learned that the residence was a licensed in-home…MORE

Caldor Fire Explodes, Thousands Flee Nor-Cal Danger Zone

Caldor Fire Explodes, Thousands Flee Nor-Cal Danger Zone

The Caldor Fire burning in California has grown 24 times its size in two days, forcing another 10,000 residents to evacuate. Fueled by wind and dry conditions, the fire burning in El Dorado County swelled to 62,586 acres Wednesday and is 0% contained, according to Cal Fire. The fire was sparked Saturday and the cause is unknown. “The…MORE

Afghan Refugees Welcome in California, Gov. Newsom Says

Afghan Refugees Welcome in California, Gov. Newsom Says

California Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) stated Monday that, due to the Taliban taking over Afghanistan after the withdrawal of U.S. forces, the state would take in Afghan refugees. At a “Vote No” recall rally, Newsom said: “We’re a state of refuge. I’m proud of the fact over the last decade California has taken in more refugees than any other…MORE

Recall Candidate Cox Served with Subpoena During GOP Debate

Recall Candidate Cox Served with Subpoena During GOP Debate

A Republican candidate challenging California Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom in the upcoming state recall election was served with a subpoena while onstage during a debate Tuesday. Video of the awkward moment shows John Cox being served court documents during his opening remarks of the debate at the Guild Theater in Sacramento, California. “John Cox, you’ve been served…MORE

Fresno Police Ask Help Locating Sexual Assault Suspect

Fresno Police Ask Help Locating Sexual Assault Suspect

  FRESNO, CA (KMJ) –  The Fresno Police Department is seeking the community’s help to find the person responsible for a sexual assault that occurred the morning of Sunday, August 15, 2021. The crime was committed at a residence in the area of Ashlan Avenue and Fresno Street during early morning hours. The suspect is…MORE