Category Archives: KMJ Top Stories

Trump: ‘I’m not happy’ about border deal

Trump: ‘I’m not happy’ about border deal

[van id=”politics/2019/02/12/trump-meeting-cant-say-happy-border-deal-remarks-ip-vpx.cnn”] Bipartisan congressional negotiators announced Monday night a deal over border security spending that, if signed, would prevent a government shutdown at the end of the week. At issue had been how to fund the Department of Homeland Security — most notably the fight over how to address President Donald Trump’s signature campaign promise…MORE

Fresno Chaffee Working To Establish Cause In Elephant Death

Fresno Chaffee Working To Establish Cause In Elephant Death

FRESNO (KMJ) — Staff at Fresno Chaffee Zoo have started work to figure out why African elephant Bets passed away over the weekend. The 11 year-old’s health declined rapidly following a wellness check on Friday, when she was described as having abnormal behavior. On Saturday, Bets’ health deteriorated further and she died Saturday evening. “We…MORE

Yosemite National Park Suffers Heavy Damage From Winter Storms

Yosemite National Park Suffers Heavy Damage From Winter Storms

  Yosemite National Park — Multiple park facilities, housing units, and the park’s ski area have been significantly impacted by the significant snowfall the park received earlier this week. Yosemite Valley received approximately 18 to 24 inches of snow due to storms Monday through Wednesday. Yosemite’s high country saw several feet of new snow. The…MORE

19 Year-Old From Porterville Arrested For Child Molestation

19 Year-Old From Porterville Arrested For Child Molestation

    PORTERVILLE, CA (KMJ) – A 19 year old from Porterville is arrested Friday for child molestation Porterville Police say the alleged sexual assault took place in early January 2019. Juventino Noe Garcia admitted to dating the 12-year old victim, claiming that he didn’t know her age until later. Police say he portrayed himself…MORE

Deputies Say Human Remains Found Inside Burned Car Near Huron

Deputies Say Human Remains Found Inside Burned Car Near Huron

  HURON, CA (KMJ) – Deputies say human remains were found inside a burned-out car near Huron. On Thursday afternoon, the Fresno County Sheriff’s Office received a report of a burnt vehicle located in an orchard near Palmer and El Dorado Avenues. Deputies found the remains inside of a Ford car. Homicide detectives, members of…MORE