Category Archives: KMJ Top Stories

‘County Fire’ Sparked by Electric Livestock Fence

‘County Fire’ Sparked by Electric Livestock Fence

(CNN) – A fast-moving blaze that’s burned for nearly two weeks in Northern California was started by an improperly installed electric livestock fence, fire officials said. The County Fire, which started on June 30 in Yolo and Napa counties, is the largest fire in the state right now and has scorched 90,000 acres so far.…MORE

Trump: Putin is not his enemy, but his “competitor.”

Trump: Putin is not his enemy, but his “competitor.”

[van id=”world/2018/07/12/trump-putin-remarks-after-nato-summit-vpx.cnn”] BRUSSELS (CNN) – President Donald Trump is returning to NATO headquarters on Thursday after rattling allies with provocative and insulting comments during the summit’s first day. Some of the closest US allies were still reeling from Trump’s diatribe accusing Germany of being “a captive of Russia” and insistence that “delinquent” allies increase defense…MORE

One Person Sent To Hospital After Officer Involved Shooting In Los Banos

One Person Sent To Hospital After Officer Involved Shooting In Los Banos

FRESNO,CA (KMJ) – One person was flown to a Modesto hospital Wednesday, after an officer involved shooting involving Los Banos Police Los Banos Police say it happened just after 12:30p.m. near the Los Banos Community Center on Seventh Street. Police were called to the area to investigate a report of a man with a gun.…MORE

Fresno Crime View Shows Downward Trend Continues

Fresno Crime View Shows Downward Trend Continues

FRESNO CA (KMJ) – Fresno Police release crime numbers that show a continued downward trend. Homicides are down in the city 47.4 percent, said Police Chief Jerry Dyer, last year at this time there were 38 murders in Fresno, this year there were 20. Violent crime is down 1.3 percent compared to last year. Police…MORE

Failed Fresno City Council Candidate Calling For Election Reform

Failed Fresno City Council Candidate Calling For Election Reform

FRESNO (KMJ) — A candidate in the Fresno City Council District 3 race, who missed out on November’s runoff election by six votes, is now calling for changes to be made to Fresno County’s electoral system. Darren Miller achieved 762 votes on June 5th, with Tate Hill receiving 768 votes, and Miguel Arias netting 1478…MORE

Valley Ag “Legend” Fred Machado Has Passed Away

Valley Ag “Legend” Fred Machado Has Passed Away

FRESNO (KMJ) — A man described as a major presence on agricultural boards and committees throughout Fresno County and California has passed away. According to the Fresno County Farm Bureau, Fernando “Fred” C. Machado died on Monday after a battle with cancer. He was born in 1932 and came to the United States at the…MORE