Category Archives: KMJ Top Stories

Gas Prices Could Rise After U.S. Withdrawal From Iran Nuclear Accord

Gas Prices Could Rise After U.S. Withdrawal From Iran Nuclear Accord

FRESNO (KMJ/AP) — The United States’ decision to leave the Iran nuclear accord could have a ripple effect on the wholesale price of gas. The warning from AAA revealed that it could spark volatility in the markets. “Which could reduce supply, which will cause oil prices to go up,” explained the group’s Mike Blasky. “If…MORE

Bay Area Water District Approves $650 million for Governor’s Delta Tunnels Project

Bay Area Water District Approves $650 million for Governor’s Delta Tunnels Project

  FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – A split vote on Tuesday as the Santa Clara Valley Water District approves $650 million for Governor Jerry Brown’s Delta tunnels project; CA Water Fix. The 4-3 decision goes against the board’s October resolution supporting a single tunnel project. Governor Brown Issued a statement regarding the vote on what he…MORE

“Game-Changer” Early Morning Train To Sacramento Now In Operation

“Game-Changer” Early Morning Train To Sacramento Now In Operation

FRESNO (KMJ) — A new Amtrak train service from Fresno to Sacramento has made its first run. The early morning express departed Monday, and it is described as a game-changer for access to the California’s capitol. The 701 northbound is scheduled to leave Fresno every weekday at 4.25am, and arrive in Sacramento at 7.40am. “A…MORE

Valley Leaders Address California Water Commission’s Decision On Temperance Flat

Valley Leaders Address California Water Commission’s Decision On Temperance Flat

FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – A bipartisan group made up of elected officials and agricultural leaders from areas including Tulare, Kings, Fresno, Madera was voicing disgust over the California Water Commission’s decision. Valley cities and water agencies were pursuing funding for the proposed San Joaquin River reservoir of 1.3 million acre-feet to be sited above Millerton Lake. The SJVWIA –…MORE

“Continue To Fight,” Nunes Tells Temperance Flat Supporters

“Continue To Fight,” Nunes Tells Temperance Flat Supporters

FRESNO (KMJ) — Following the decision by the California Water Commission to award $171 million to the Temperance Flat Project, far below what officials originally requested, Tulare Congressman Devin Nunes described it as an “impossible situation.” “The bottom line here is the Senators won’t do anything to help us, the Governor won’t lift a hand…MORE

RV Driver Who Led LA Police On Chase Into Central Valley Is Caught

RV Driver Who Led LA Police On Chase Into Central Valley Is Caught

FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – The RV driver who led LA Police on chase into the Central Valley is caught. Los Angeles County Sheriff’s arrested Stephen Houk. They announced by tweet Thursday that their Major Crimes Bureau arrested Houk on Thursday at 4:30 pm in Barstow. Houk was found in a rail car and taken into…MORE

Do You Want To Be In Marvel’s “Captain Marvel”? Now Is Your Chance!

Do You Want To Be In Marvel’s “Captain Marvel”? Now Is Your Chance!

FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – Do you want to be in Marvel’s “Captain Marvel”? Now is your chance! Central Casting is looking for extras to be in “Open World”, which is the working title for “Captain Marvel”. The casting call is looking for people who: Look to be in their 20s to 50s Military and government…MORE