Category Archives: KMJ Top Stories

Odds: Sen. Kamala Harris a Front-runner to Face Trump in 2020

Odds: Sen. Kamala Harris a Front-runner to Face Trump in 2020

FRESNO, CA (KMJ)  President Trump is an overwhelming favorite to win re-election in 2020, according to odds-makers.  And he may square off against a familiar face to valley voters should the odds hold steady. The experts at BetOnline have placed Sen. Kamala Harris among the front-runners to win the democratic nomination.  Harris (D-CA) and Vermont…MORE

Food Donations Needed for Animals Impacted by Sierra Wildfires

Food Donations Needed for Animals Impacted by Sierra Wildfires

(KMJ) – As Oakhurst and the surrounding communities in the Sierra continue to deal with the impacts of the Ferguson Fire, animal shelter volunteers are now asking for help for animals impacted by this blaze. The Mariposa Animal Shelter says it is now completely out of all canned food for dogs and cats.  And Central…MORE

Clovis Police Investigate Threats Related to Candidate Andrew Janz

Clovis Police Investigate Threats Related to Candidate Andrew Janz

  [Photo; Janz] FRESNO, CA (KMJ) -Clovis Police investigate threats related to Candidate Andrew Janz. On Wednesday, August 7, 2018, the Clovis Police Department was made aware of possible threats on social media that were directed at the Andrew Janz campaign and its supporters. Police say the threat was made via Twitter during a conversation…MORE

Tulare Pastor Sentenced For Grand Theft

Tulare Pastor Sentenced For Grand Theft

  FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – Ignacio Villafan, the pastor of St. Rita’s Church in Tulare, was sentenced to 5 years probation for stealing over $300,000 from his church. Between June 1, 2005 and January 21, 2012, the Tulare District Attorney’S Office says Villafan wrote church checks for his personal use over $195,000. Villafan also gifted…MORE

DMV Dissection Day 1: “Where Are The Employees To Help Us?”

DMV Dissection Day 1: “Where Are The Employees To Help Us?”

SACRAMENTO (KMJ/AP) — The Director of California’s Department of Motor Vehicles faced fierce questioning from all sides during a hearing in Sacramento, set up to find out what happened to $226 million designed to reduce wait times. The Joint Hearing Budget Subcommittee met Tuesday afternoon with a single item on the agenda: actions being taken…MORE

Grizzlies Hosting Fundraiser To Assist Families Of Fallen Firefighters

Grizzlies Hosting Fundraiser To Assist Families Of Fallen Firefighters

FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ) – The Fresno Grizzlies and McCormick Barstow are partnering up to host “CAL FIRE Night” at Chukchansi Park. It will take place on Friday, August 10th against Albuquerque and first pitch is at 7:05 p.m. Two dollars from every walk-up ticket purchased the night of the game and five dollars from every…MORE

Fresno Humane Animal Services Gathering Signatures, Seeks To Build New Shelter

Fresno Humane Animal Services Gathering Signatures, Seeks To Build New Shelter

FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – The owners of Derrel’s Mini Storage, Inc. and Fresno Humane Animal Services are asking for signatures from the community to support the new Fresno Humane Animal Service’s animal shelter, hospital, and adoption center. Fresno Humane Society’s artist rendering (above) shows the proposed new shelter, which would be located at Grantland Avenue and Highway…MORE