Category Archives: KMJ Top Stories

Court Allows Return of Asylum Seekers to Mexico

Court Allows Return of Asylum Seekers to Mexico

SAN DIEGO (AP) – A federal appeals court has temporarily blocked a judge’s order that would have stopped the Trump administration from returning asylum seekers to Mexico. The 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals issued a temporary stay Friday. A three-judge panel set a Tuesday deadline for civil liberties groups to submit arguments why the…MORE

Fisher-Price Recalls Sleepers After More Than 30 Babies Died

Fisher-Price Recalls Sleepers After More Than 30 Babies Died

NEW YORK (AP) – Fisher-Price is recalling nearly 5 million infant sleepers after more than 30 babies rolled over in them and died since the product was introduced in 2009. The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission says anyone who bought any models of the Fisher-Price Rock `n Play sleeper should stop using it right away…MORE

Gov. Newsom Releases Wildfire Threat Report

Gov. Newsom Releases Wildfire Threat Report

SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) – Gov. Gavin Newsom has released a report aimed at addressing a host of wildfire problems. The 58-page report explores how California can keep its investor-owned utilities financially stable while ensuring customers get safe and affordable power. CLICK TO READ THE ENTIRE REPORT The recommendations include the creation of a state-run power…MORE

Report: Trump Considered Sending Migrants to ‘Sanctuary Cities’

Report: Trump Considered Sending Migrants to ‘Sanctuary Cities’

WASHINGTON (AP) — The White House considered a plan to release detained immigrants into “sanctuary cities,” three people familiar with the idea confirmed Friday — a plan that critics branded as an effort to use migrants as pawns to go after political opponents. The idea of pressing immigration authorities to embrace the plan was discussed…MORE

DMV Seeks To Clarify Misinformation About Real ID Driver’s Licenses

DMV Seeks To Clarify Misinformation About Real ID Driver’s Licenses

  FRESNO,CA (KMJ) – The DMV wants to clarify misinformation about the Real ID Driver’s Licenses. DMV Spokesperson Jaime Garza called KMJ to do damage control after he said some media outlets – not ours – got information wrong. “Hey, if you read something in the newspaper or you hear something, please give us a…MORE

Hanford Kindergarten Teacher Arrested on Suspicion of Child Abuse

Hanford Kindergarten Teacher Arrested on Suspicion of Child Abuse

HANFORD, CA (KMJ) – A kindergarten teacher in Hanford is arrested on suspicion of child abuse. At around 8:00 Tuesday morning, the Hanford PD School Resource Officer Unit learned about the alleged abuse taking place at Lee Richmon School. Hanford Police said an underage victim allegedly sustained injuries through a teacher’s actions. An investigation was…MORE

Illegal Alien Newman Cop Killer Enters Plea

Illegal Alien Newman Cop Killer Enters Plea

FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ) — The illegal alien charged with murdering Newman Police Corporal Ronil Singh during a traffic stop back in December entered a plea Thursday. Paulo Mendoza pled “not guilty.” Mendoza is charged with shooting Corporal Singh to death the day after Christmas, when he was pulled over on suspicion of driving under the influence.…MORE

Fresno Gas Prices Shooting Toward $4 a Gallon

Fresno Gas Prices Shooting Toward $4 a Gallon

(KMJ/CNN)  Gas prices in Fresno are closing in on the ominous $4 per gallon mark again. According to FresnoGasPrices.com, local drivers are shelling out $3.80 for a gallon of regular, a full dollar more than the national average. Fresno gas stations are charging 21 cents more than last week and a whopping 60 cents more…MORE