Category Archives: KMJ Top Stories

Closure Extended for Parts of the Sierra National Forest

Closure Extended for Parts of the Sierra National Forest

(Photo courtesy:  U.S. Forest Service) (KMJ) – You will have to wait a little longer to access certain sites, trails and roads within the Sierra National Forest. The U.S Department of Agriculture says as a result of existing tree mortality and hazards from the Creek Fire and a recent Mono Wind event, a significant amount…MORE

Fresno Man Arrested for Allegedly Abusing Girlfriend’s Daughter

Fresno Man Arrested for Allegedly Abusing Girlfriend’s Daughter

(Photo Courtesy:  Fresno County Sheriff’s Office) (KMJ) – Fresno County Sheriff’s Detectives arrest a Fresno man after learning he groomed and abused his girlfriend’s young daughter. In late January, investigators say they received information 41-year-old Brent Cox groomed the 12-year-old daughter of the woman he was dating so that he could sexually abuse her.  The…MORE

Gov. Newsom Announces Community Vaccination Sites

Gov. Newsom Announces Community Vaccination Sites

  OAKLAND, CA – California Governor Gavin Newsom and the Biden-Harris Administration today announced a pilot project to establish community vaccination sites in Oakland and Los Angeles. These pilot sites, which will be based at the Oakland-Alameda Coliseum and California State University, Los Angeles, are part of the wider effort to establish 100 vaccination sites…MORE

17-year-old Madera Girl Missing

17-year-old Madera Girl Missing

    MADERA, CA (KMJ) – The Madera County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s help in locating a reported missing runaway teen, who has not yet returned home or been located. Miranda Moles is a 17-year-old girl, 5’03” 135lbs, with brown hair, brown eyes, and braces. She was last seen in the 1700 block…MORE

Berkeley Poll: Gov. Newsom’s Approval Rating Plummets in California

California’s Democrat Gov. Gavin Newsom’s approval rating has reportedly dropped 14 points over the last four months amid growing recall petitions, a new poll found. The University of California, Berkeley’s Institute of Governmental Studies survey found that 46% approve of Newsom’s job performance — down from 60% four months ago — the highest of any of…MORE

6 Arrested in Hollywood Sign Prank

6 Arrested in Hollywood Sign Prank

Six people have been arrested for altering the Hollywood sign to read “Hollyboob” in an effort to raise awareness for breast cancer. The group on Monday managed to haul a big tarp with the letter “B” over the “W” and strategically place a white dash in the center of the “D” to make it another “B.”…MORE

Two Dead After Shooting at Southeast Fresno Birthday Party

Two Dead After Shooting at Southeast Fresno Birthday Party

(KMJ) – Fresno sees its 10th and 11th homicides of 2021 following a weekend shooting in the southeastern part of the city. Around 1 a.m. Sunday, officers were called to a home near Lane and Backer where gun fire erupted following a dispute at a birthday party.  There, Fresno Police say they found 31-year-old Felicia Becerra…MORE

South Valley Parolee Arrested for Animal Abuse

South Valley Parolee Arrested for Animal Abuse

(Photo courtesy:  Tulare Count Sheriff’s Office) (KMJ) – A wanted Tulare County parolee is now back behind bars after witnesses reported him beating a small dog in the South Valley. Around Noon Sunday, Deputies were called to the 1000 block of South State in Earlimart after receiving calls 34-year-old Angel Navarro hit a small dog…MORE

Second Arrest Made in Tulare Double Homicide

Second Arrest Made in Tulare Double Homicide

TULARE, CA (KMJ)  A second arrest has been made in a recent double homicide in Tulare. On Thursday, January 28th, Tulare County Sheriff’s Office Homicide Detectives served a warrant in the 500 block of Highland in Tulare. 33-year-old Danni Cuevas of Tulare was found and arrested at the home and booked into the Adult Pretrial…MORE