Category Archives: KMJ Top Stories

Longtime KMJ GM Al Smith Passes Away at 86
FRESNO, CA (KMJ) One of the more prominent figures in KMJ’s 102 year history has passed away.Al Smith died Saturday evening at the age of 86.Smith, who’s voice has been heard on the Legend...
Cumulus Media Feb 16, 2025

PG&E Reports $2.47B Profit for 2024, Shatters Records for 2nd Year in a Row
Photo: PGE/FILE KFSNSAN FRANCISCO — PG&E shattered profit records for the second year in a row.The utility announced Thursday it made $2.47 billion in profits in 2024.Over that same tim...
Cumulus Media Feb 14, 2025

CHP Needs Help Solving Hit & Run Crash That Killed Madera Woman
FILE/Photo KFSNKERN COUNTY, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — The California Highway Patrol is asking for the public’s help to solve a hit-and-run case that claimed the life of a Madera woman back in No...
Cumulus Media Feb 14, 2025

Sequoia Brewing Company Announces Sudden Closure of All Locations
A well-known Valley brewery is closing up shop. Photo: KFSNFRESNO, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — A well-known Valley brewery is closing up shop.In a social media post on Thursday afternoon, an employee of...
Cumulus Media Feb 14, 2025

Mindy Casto Named New Fresno Police Chief, First Female Chief in FPD History
Interim Police Chief Mindy Casto has been named the new chief of the Fresno Police Department. Photo: FPDFRESNO, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — Interim Police Chief Mindy Casto has been named the new chief...
Cumulus Media Feb 13, 2025

Fresno Unified Ending Designated Schools Program, Fresno Teachers Association Pushes Back
FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — Carrying signs and filled with emotion and determination, dozens of Fresno Unified School District teachers descended on the School District building to have their vo...
Cumulus Media Feb 13, 2025

California Republican Lawmakers Stand with Trump to Investigate High Speed Rail
Rendering of the California bullet train. (California High-Speed Rail Authority)FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE &nb...
Cumulus Media Feb 13, 2025

Registration for MUSD Teacher Job Fair Now Open
MADERA, CA. – Madera Unified School District (MUSD) is now accepting registrations for its annual Teacher Job Fair until March 9. The job fair will take place on Saturday, March 22, at the distr...
Cumulus Media Feb 12, 2025

Fresno State’s Rivalry With San Jose State To Continue After Pac-12 Move
FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — Even after its move to the Pac-12 in 2026, Fresno State will maintain its rivalry with San Jose State, a school staying in the Mountain West. Starting in 2026, t...
Cumulus Media Feb 12, 2025

Over 50 Pounds Of Illegal Mushrooms Found During Traffic Stop In Merced County
MERCED, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — Pounds of produce were found in a pick-up truck, but not kind headed for the grocery store. The California Highway Patrol says it took more than 50 pounds of ill...
Cumulus Media Feb 12, 2025
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