Category Archives: KMJ Top Stories

Oracle’s Larry Ellison Moves to Hawaii, Fleeing California

Oracle’s Larry Ellison Moves to Hawaii, Fleeing California

Oracle Corp. co-founder Larry Ellison said he has moved his primary residence to Hawaii, becoming the latest Silicon Valley executive to depart the state where they built their fortunes. Ellison, the world’s 11th-wealthiest person, notified his staff Monday of the move. Recode first reported the executive’s decision, which followed Oracle’s announcement Friday that it had…MORE

Recall Effort of Gov. Newsom Gains Steam After French Laundry Party

Recall Effort of Gov. Newsom Gains Steam After French Laundry Party

(ASSOCIATED PRESS)  California Gov. Gavin Newsom has had a rough year. The next one might be even tougher as a recall effort appears to be gaining momentum, fueled partly by outrage over the first-term Democrat dining with friends at an opulent restaurant while telling state residents to spurn social gatherings and stay home. It’s not…MORE

Woman Killed in Gruesome Drive-By Shooting on Hwy 41

Woman Killed in Gruesome Drive-By Shooting on Hwy 41

UPDATE: The Fresno County Sheriff’s Office has identified the victim as Savanna Troyn, 21, of Fresno. FRESNO (KMJ)  The California Highway Patrol is investigating an early morning shooting which left a woman dead. The CHP says the victim, an unidentified female adult, was riding as a passenger on a motorcycle when she was shot on…MORE

Rep. Nunes Has Antibodies, Never Tested Positive for COVID-19

Rep. Nunes Has Antibodies, Never Tested Positive for COVID-19

FRESNO (KMJ)  In an hour-long exclusive interview with KMJ’s Ray Appleton, Rep. Devin Nunes (R-CA) revealed that he tested positive for antibodies while donating plasma on Friday. Many national news outlets jumped the gun and reported Nunes had tested positive for COVID-19.  That is wrong. While the South Valley Congressman said he felt a bit…MORE

Suspect Arrested in Murder of 16 yr Old Alize Morales

Suspect Arrested in Murder of 16 yr Old Alize Morales

An 18 year old man has been arrested in connection with the October shooting death of 16 year old Alize Morales. The deadly incident occurred the evening of Saturday, Oct. 10 near Belmont Ave. and Calaveras St. Fresno PD says Shot Spotter reported multiple gunshots being fired and found several shell casings in the roadway…MORE

The FUSD School Board Votes to Remove Fresno High’s Mascot

The FUSD School Board Votes to Remove Fresno High’s Mascot

(KMJ) – The Fresno Unified School board votes to change Fresno High’s long-standing school mascot. By a 6-1 vote Wednesday night, the Board voted to change the school’s symbol that Native Americans have described as “racist” and “offensive.” Trustee Terry Slatic cast the only “no” vote. But, Fresno High School will keep the ‘Warriors’ name.…MORE

Oklahoma Police Deputy Chief Paco Balderama Announced as Fresno’s New Police Chief

Oklahoma Police Deputy Chief Paco Balderama Announced as Fresno’s New Police Chief

  FRESNO, CA (KMJ) –  The Fresno Police Department formally announced Paco Balderama as the city’s new police chief Tuesday afternoon, making him Fresno’s 23rd law enforcement leader and first Hispanic Chief of Police. Balderama was born in El Paso, Texas, is a Mexican-American, and a twin – his brother, Beto, also currently works for…MORE

Elon Musk Relocates to Texas, Criticizes ‘Complacent’ California

Elon Musk Relocates to Texas, Criticizes ‘Complacent’ California

Elon Musk has moved to Texas to focus on two big priorities for his companies: SpaceX’s new Starship vehicle and Tesla Inc.’s new Gigafactory, currently under construction in Austin. There also are potentially enormous tax implications for Musk, who recently became the world’s second-wealthiest person. Texas has no personal income tax, while California imposes the…MORE

Volunteers Needed to Deliver Holiday Meals to Kings County Elderly

Volunteers Needed to Deliver Holiday Meals to Kings County Elderly

    KINGS COUNTY, CA (KMJ) — The Kings County Commission on Aging is in need of volunteers to help deliver holiday meals to seniors in need. The Meals on Wheels program will be delivering the holiday meals on Monday, Dec. 14, Tuesday, Dec. 15, and Monday, Dec. 21. Drivers can sign up for any or…MORE