Category Archives: KMJ Top Stories

2 Flu-Related Deaths Reported in Fresno County

2 Flu-Related Deaths Reported in Fresno County

  FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – The Fresno County Department of Public Health (FCDPH) has confirmed two influenza-associated deaths in Fresno County. Health officials said on Friday that it was a man and a woman under the age of 65 who died from influenza-associated illnesses. “The first influenza related deaths have occurred in Fresno County. This…MORE

Visalia Mall Evacuated, Site of Officer Involved Shooting

Visalia Mall Evacuated, Site of Officer Involved Shooting

  VISALIA, CA – The Visalia Mall was shut Thursday after shots were fired. The Tulare County Sheriff’s Office is investigating the incident that led up to an officer-involved shooting at the 2100 block of Mooney Blvd. KMJ contacted the woman, Ruby Ann Alvarado who took the photo. She said that the mall was evacuated,…MORE

Alleged Bank Robber Captured in Southwest Fresno

Alleged Bank Robber Captured in Southwest Fresno

FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ) — The suspect in Wednesday’s robbery at the Bank of the West Branch in downtown Fresno is now behind bars. 50-year-old Angel Sanchez is accused of passing a note to a teller, demanding money; he claimed he was armed. Sanchez made off with cash. Thursday, he was busted in southwest Fresno, and taken…MORE

California’s Governor Unveils $209 Billion Dollar Proposed Budget

California’s Governor Unveils $209 Billion Dollar Proposed Budget

  SACRAMENTO, CA (KMJ) – California Governor Gavin Newsom unveiled his $209-billion dollar Proposed Budget on Thursday in Sacramento. Governor Gavin Newsom’s 2019-20 “California for All” Budget proposal is a “fiscal blueprint that builds a strong financial foundation.” Gov. Newsom’s Budget boosts funding for public schools and healthcare programs, fight’s the state’s homeless epidemic and…MORE

Fresno Police Make Gains in 2018 Crime Fighting Efforts

Fresno Police Make Gains in 2018 Crime Fighting Efforts

FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – Fresno Police make gains in their crime fighting efforts for 2018. Aggravated assaults and domestic violence were the only crimes up for the year of 2018 – by 3% (aggravated assaults) and 6% (domestic violence), but Fresno Police say they have more work to do.   During Crime View on Wednesday,…MORE

Man Found Dead In Fresno County Could Be Body Dump

Man Found Dead In Fresno County Could Be Body Dump

FRESNO (KMJ) — Detectives with Fresno County Sheriff’s Office have started their investigation into what led to a man in his early 30s being found dead by the side of the road. The discovery on Dower Avenue, south of Herndon Avenue and west of the City of Fresno, came Wednesday around 7.15am. It was initially…MORE