Category Archives: KMJ Top Stories

Embattled New York Governor Andrew Cuomo Resigns

Embattled New York Governor Andrew Cuomo Resigns

(AP) – New York Governor Andrew Cuomo has resigned over a barrage of sexual harassment allegations in a fall from grace a year after he was widely hailed nationally for his detailed daily briefings and leadership during the darkest days of COVID-19. The three-term governor’s decision, which will take effect in two weeks, was announced Tuesday…MORE

Former Salon Owner Caught Up in Pelosi Blowout Scandal To Speak in Clovis

Former Salon Owner Caught Up in Pelosi Blowout Scandal To Speak in Clovis

  (KMJ) – The former Bay Area salon owner thrust into the spotlight after Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi received a blowout at her business during the lockdown will speak Tuesday night at an event in Clovis. According to The Business Journal, Erica Kious will speak at The Gentry Salon at 401 Clovis Avenue…MORE

Suspected DUI Driver Posts Bond After Deadly Wreck

Suspected DUI Driver Posts Bond After Deadly Wreck

FRESNO, CA (KMJ)  Mlakey Ghaleb Jaber posted bond and  was released from jail over the weekend after a deadly crash in northeast Fresno. The 19 year old was arrested for DUI and gross vehicular manslaughter shortly after the wreck late Saturday evening at Chestnut and Dearing Avenues. 22 year old Andre Aguilar was killed and…MORE

Local Guitar Legend Bruce Conte Passes Away

Local Guitar Legend Bruce Conte Passes Away

FRESNO, CA (KMJ)  Bruce Conte has passed away after a long battle with Leukemia. The local guitarist and vocalist was born in Sanger and grew up in Fresno.  He found his biggest musical success in the ’70’s and ’80’s as lead guitarist for Tower of Power. The first announcement of Conte’s death was made on…MORE

Wildfire Smoke Continues to Impact Valley Air Quality

Wildfire Smoke Continues to Impact Valley Air Quality

  (KMJ) – Despite no major wild fire burning near the Central Valley, wild fire smoke continues to impact our air quality.  And, the Valley Air District says they will continue to do so until the weather changes and/or the blazes are extinguished. Here is the news release from the San Joaquin Valley Air Pollution…MORE

California bill would curb protests at vaccination sites

California bill would curb protests at vaccination sites

[ns-video id=”6106f6b669098c4291fb3c4b0e4c2c4″ publisher=”22180″] In Los Angeles County, which was crushed during the winter surge of the coronavirus, Covid-19 cases and hospitalizations are now again exploding. On Saturday, the county reported 2,600 new cases. A day earlier, county health officials recorded more than 3,000 new Covid-19 infections, for the first time since February. Friday’s figure was nearly triple what Los Angeles County…MORE

Dixie Fire Destroys Hundreds of Homes, Residents Missing

Dixie Fire Destroys Hundreds of Homes, Residents Missing

Two Northern California wildfires have destroyed dozens of homes, left people unaccounted for or injured and prompted additional evacuations Thursday — all in less than 48 hours. The Dixie Fire — California’s largest active fire — has destroyed “well over 100 homes” and is on its way to damage more structures, Plumas County Sheriff Todd Johns said.…MORE