Category Archives: KMJ Top Stories

Janz To Challenge “Ineffective Representative” Nunes In November

Janz To Challenge “Ineffective Representative” Nunes In November

FRESNO (KMJ) — November’s battle for the 22nd Congressional District will have fewer contenders, but will remain split down party lines. The six candidates vying for the job were whittled down to two following Tuesday’s primary election. Republican incumbent Devin Nunes received a 57.9% share, and Democratic challenger Andrew Janz received a 32% share; both…MORE

Newsom vs. Cox for Calif. Governor

Newsom vs. Cox for Calif. Governor

FRESNO CA (KMJ)  The 2018 Gubernatorial campaign has been an unusual one – until now.  After a contentious primary run-up, the ol’ Dem vs. Rep race has come to fruition. Former San Francisco Mayor and current Lt. Governor Gavin Newsom (D-SF) was the clear leader after the primary vote ended Tuesday night. San Diego republican…MORE

Woman Shot Multiple Times, Found in Sanger

Woman Shot Multiple Times, Found in Sanger

FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – An investigation is underway in Sanger after deputies say a woman was found with multiple gunshot wounds. It happened Tuesday afternoon in a citrus grove on N. MacDonough, north of Belmont Ave. According to the Fresno County Sheriff’s Office, a field worker found the woman on a canal bank in the…MORE

Fresno County “Has Secure Elections” On Primary Day 2018

Fresno County “Has Secure Elections” On Primary Day 2018

FRESNO (KMJ) — Following months of preparations and possibly years of campaigning, officials have not only declared June 5th’s primary day secure, but popular as well. Fresno County’s Registrar of Voters told KMJ News that turnout is expected to be around 50%. “There’s a lot of organization going on,” revealed Brandi Orth. “It takes thousands…MORE

Buchanan High Teen Arrested For Alleged School Threats

Buchanan High Teen Arrested For Alleged School Threats

(KMJ) –  Clovis Police and the Clovis Unified School District put out a joint news release detailing the arrest of a Buchanan High Student on charges of making alleged school threats. The District says it received at tip Monday afternoon about 18-year old Kyle Dwelle and his alleged threats made toward fellow students at Buchanan…MORE

Modesto Terror Suspect Pleads Guilty -To Serve 15 Years Under Plea Deal

Modesto Terror Suspect Pleads Guilty -To Serve 15 Years Under Plea Deal

FRESNO,CA (KMJ) – A Modesto man who told undercover agents that he wanted to carry out a Christmas Day bombing and shooting attack at a popular San Francisco tourist attraction is set to receive a 15-year sentence. 26 year-old Everitt Aaron Jameson pleaded guilty Monday to attempting to aid a terrorist organization under a plea…MORE

Battle Against Illegal Fireworks Sparks Enforcement In Merced And Visalia

Battle Against Illegal Fireworks Sparks Enforcement In Merced And Visalia

MERCED (KMJ) — Illegal fireworks in the Merced and Visalia will be targeted as part of a campaign to snuff out their threat ahead of the 4th of July. With a month to go until Independence Day, officials in Merced announced Monday fines as high as $2,000, as well as the threat of criminal prosecution.…MORE