Category Archives: KMJ Top Stories

Fresno’s 4th Homicide of 2019 Leaves A Young Father Dead

Fresno’s 4th Homicide of 2019 Leaves A Young Father Dead

FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – Fresno’s 4th homicide of 2019 leaves a young father dead. Fresno Police are now sifting through surveillance video hoping they see the person who gunned down a 22-year-old father of two. Andrew Valdez was found early Saturday morning at 3245 N. Maple, in a parking lot near Shields. Officers say he…MORE

Suspicious Death In Madera Becomes Homicide Investigation

Suspicious Death In Madera Becomes Homicide Investigation

    MADERA, CA (KMJ) – The Madera County Sheriff’s Office says a suspicious death has become a homicide investigation. Around 7:45 a.m. Friday, the Sheriff’s Office got a call about a possible dead person near an abandoned house in the area of Avenue 9 and Road 22. Detectives on scene say the victim believed…MORE

Identity Released of 22-Year-Old Gunfire Victim in Southwest Fresno

Identity Released of 22-Year-Old Gunfire Victim in Southwest Fresno

FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – Fresno Police have identified a 22-year-old man who was gunned down in Southwest Fresno. Around 9:00 Thursday night, neighbors near Edison High School heard a series of gunshots, and called 911. Officers arrived to the scene at East Atchison and South Plumas. “Everyone out there that we’ve contacted was inside the…MORE

January Storms Bring California’s Sierra Snowpack to 100%

January Storms Bring California’s Sierra Snowpack to 100%

    SACRAMENTO, CA (KMJ) – The second Snow Pack Survey of 2019 was carried out at Phillips Station south of Lake Tahoe, this morning. The manual survey recorded 50 inches of snow depth and a snow water equivalent (SWE) of 18 inches, which is 98 percent of average for this location. Statewide, the Sierra…MORE

2 Teens Murdered at Easton Party, Still No Suspects 3 Years Later

2 Teens Murdered at Easton Party, Still No Suspects 3 Years Later

  FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – This week marks three years since two teenagers were murdered at a house party in Easton, still, no arrests in the case. It’s not the type of anniversary to be celebrated, but homicide detectives want to keep this case fresh in the minds of the public. They want to bring…MORE

Trial Money Back Guarantee Approved, But Soria Says Vacancies Need Filling

Trial Money Back Guarantee Approved, But Soria Says Vacancies Need Filling

FRESNO (KMJ) — A money-back guarantee for businesses in the City of Fresno has been approved – on a six month trial basis. The move means staff will approve plans and permits by pre-established timelines, or a refund will be issued (click here for more details). The ordinance was proposed by Councilmember Garry Bredefeld, and…MORE

California Utilities Commission Faces Tough Questions Over PG&E

California Utilities Commission Faces Tough Questions Over PG&E

SACRAMENTO, CA (KMJ) – Tough questions were posed during a hearing at the State Capitol involved the California Public Utilities Commission, which oversees the embattled utility, PG&E. The annual review was already on the schedule for Wednesday, but with Pacific Gas & Electric Co., the nation’s largest utility declaring bankruptcy at midnight on Tuesday, CPUC…MORE

Grizzlies Unveils New Color Scheme To Reflect Valley’s Independence

Grizzlies Unveils New Color Scheme To Reflect Valley’s Independence

FRESNO (KMJ) — New uniforms, colors, and logos for the Fresno Grizzlies have been unveiled as part of the team’s 2019 rebranding. The move is designed to make the most of its Central Valley connections. The team said the identity adjustment was for the Triple-A club to build on the “Farm Grown” and “Growlifornia” branding…MORE

Anti-Animal Cruelty Bill Gives More Teeth To Fight Offenders

Anti-Animal Cruelty Bill Gives More Teeth To Fight Offenders

  FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – Two Florida lawmakers introduced a bill to make animal cruelty a federal felony. All 50 states have laws on the books against animal cruelty, and animal fighting or selling videos of it is already illegal under federal law. Republican Congressman Vern Buchanan and Democratic Congressman Ted Deutch think their bipartisan…MORE