Category Archives: KMJ Top Stories

Investigation In Parlier, After Fresno Man is Fatally Shot

Investigation In Parlier, After Fresno Man is Fatally Shot

FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – An investigation is in progress in Parlier, after a Fresno man is fatally shot Monday Morning. The Fresno County Sheriff’s Office says it happened shortly after midnight on Monday morning at the Bella Vista Apartments. The victim has been identified as 23 year-old Felix Ybarra-Rodriguez of Fresno. Investigators are exploring the…MORE

Major Infusion of Campaign Cash For “Yes on P – Fresno for Parks”

Major Infusion of Campaign Cash For “Yes on P – Fresno for Parks”

        FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – A major infusion of cash is coming into the “Yes on P – Fresno for Parks” Campaign. The announcement of endorsements and money was made on Friday, at Storyland inside Fresno’s Roeding Park. Former Mayor Ashley Swearengin, President & CEO of the Central Valley Community Foundation, was…MORE

Initiative Foods Groundbreaking Marks A “Bright Day” For Sanger Company

Initiative Foods Groundbreaking Marks A “Bright Day” For Sanger Company

SANGER (KMJ) — Ground has been officially broken at Initiative Foods in Sanger, just over two years after a devastating fire swept through the site. Following the blaze in July 2016, the baby food company wrote on Facebook that the facility would be rebuilt. Friday’s groundbreaking was a step towards fulfilling that promise. The public…MORE

California Lung Cancer Deaths Lower Than National Average

California Lung Cancer Deaths Lower Than National Average

SAN DIEGO (AP) – A study concludes that California has 28 percent fewer lung cancer deaths than the rest of the country thanks to statewide policies against tobacco. Researchers at the University of California, San Diego announced Wednesday that state efforts to curb tobacco use resulted in fewer people starting smoking and more people quitting.…MORE

OJ’s Sister-in-law Denise Brown Speaks About Domestic Violence at Marjaree Mason’s 35th Women and Leading Business Awards

OJ’s Sister-in-law Denise Brown Speaks About Domestic Violence at Marjaree Mason’s 35th Women and Leading Business Awards

  FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – OJ Simpson’s sister-in-law, Denise Brown sounded the warning about domestic violence during an awards ceremony on Thursday.   Brown was the keynote speaker at the Marjaree Mason Center’s 35th Annual Top Ten Professional Women and Leading Business Awards. The Fresno shelter for women and children, hosted the awards during lunchtime…MORE

Fresno Police Announce an Arrest for a Series of 5 Robberies

Fresno Police Announce an Arrest for a Series of 5 Robberies

FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – Fresno Police announce the arrest of a man for a series of five robberies in the city. From Sept. 5 to Sept 19, Fresno Police Sgt. James Fowler said all the robberies took place in an area defined by Ashlan, Shaw, First and Cedar. Dollar Tree: 4021 E. Ashlan, Sept. 5…MORE

NAS Lemoore’s F-35s Part Of Fleet-Wide Inspection

NAS Lemoore’s F-35s Part Of Fleet-Wide Inspection

LEMOORE (KMJ/AP) — F-35 flight operations have been temporarily suspended while each plane undergoes an inspection. The Pentagon’s F-35 Lightning II Joint Program Office confirmed to KMJ News that a fuel tube used inside the engine on all F-35 aircraft could be a problem. Each one will need to be checked, before the plane is…MORE