Category Archives: KMJ Top Stories

State Supreme Court says ‘No’ to U2’s “The Edge”
The Edge, pictured left, of the band U2 will not be able to proceed with his planned housing development. MALIBU, Calif. (AP) – A plan by U2 guitarist The Edge to build a cluster of mansions on ...
Cumulus Media Jun 19, 2019

Nearly 100 Tied to Nuestra Familia Prison Gang, Arrested in Drug Ring Bust
KINGS COUNTY, CA (KMJ) — A multi-agency operation targets the Nuestra Familia gang, accused of selling drugs from inside a state prison in Coalinga. US Attorney McGregor Scott, speaking Wednesda...
Cumulus Media Jun 19, 2019

Will Fresno Pay Gang Members to do Job Training? Councilmembers Debate on KMJ
The Fresno City Council will vote Thursday to either fund or reject the Advance Peace program. FRESNO (KMJ) – The Fresno city council will consider whether to spend $200,000 to fund the Advance ...
Cumulus Media Jun 19, 2019

LA Unified to End Student Searches
LA schools will stop random student searches next year. FRESNO (KMJ) – The Los Angeles Unified School Board voted Tuesday to end daily random metal-detector searches by July 1 of 2020, but schoo...
Cumulus Media Jun 19, 2019

Kingsburg Woman Charged After Dogs Found Living in “Filth”
(KMJ) – A Kingsburg woman now faces more than a dozen counts of animal cruelty after Police find dogs at her home living in foul, filthy conditions. KIngsburg Police say its officers were called...
Cumulus Media Jun 19, 2019

California’s Governor Issues Formal Apology to Tribal Leaders
SACRAMENTO, CA (KMJ) – California’s Governor Issues a formal apology to tribal leaders from around the state. Governor Gavin Newsom attended a blessing ceremony in West Sacra...
Cumulus Media Jun 18, 2019

Newsom Apologizes to Native Americans
Gov. Gavin Newsom has issued an apology to Native Americans (Rich Pedroncelli — The Associated Press) SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) – California Governor Gavin Newsom is issuing a formal apology...
Cumulus Media Jun 18, 2019

Man Charged in “Ghost Ship” Fire Testifies
Max Harris (L), and Derek Almena are charged. (AP Photo) OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) – One of two men being blamed for a warehouse fire that killed 36 people in the San Francisco Bay Area two years ago...
Cumulus Media Jun 18, 2019

India Slaps 70% Tariff on U.S. Almonds, Apples
India's decision to slap new tariffs on American goods over the weekend escalates a trade battle with the United States that may not be worth fighting and could backfire. The Indian tariffs on 28 US p...
Cumulus Media Jun 17, 2019

Clovis Hires New Police Chief
Captain Curt Fleming has been promoted to chief. FRESNO (KMJ) – The city of Clovis has a new police chief. Captain Curt Fleming will take over following the retirement of chief Matt Basgall. Fle...
Cumulus Media Jun 17, 2019
Poll
Daily Buzz Question: 10.13.2025
What do you believe is the most important outcome of this ceasefire agreement?
The safe return of hostages to their families
A step toward lasting peace in the region
Humanitarian aid reaching Gaza
The prisoner exchange and justice for detainees
Still too early to tell
Voting Ends: Oct 13, 2025 | 7:00 PM