Category Archives: KMJ Top Stories

Tulare County Sheriff’s Deputy Attacked By Man With Machete Out Of The Hospital

Tulare County Sheriff’s Deputy Attacked By Man With Machete Out Of The Hospital

[Photo: Tulare County Sheriff’s Office] FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – A Tulare County Sheriff’s Office deputy who was attacked by a man with a machete is out of the hospital. On May 3rd, Deputy Juan Serrano and other Tulare County Sheriff’s deputies responded to a 911 call of a man acting erratically inside of a home in…MORE

Fresno Police Say Violent Crime, Property Crime Continue Dropping

Fresno Police Say Violent Crime, Property Crime Continue Dropping

FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – Fresno’s Police Chief Jerry Dyer says it’s been a great year in terms of reducing violent crime and property crime. “We are building an incredible amount of momentum in reducing crime in our city in 2018,” said Chief Dyer during his monthly crime view meeting with the press. “It’s a significant…MORE

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