Category Archives: KMJ Top Stories

Iconic Ferris Wheel On Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk Is Closing

Iconic Ferris Wheel On Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk Is Closing

  FRESNO, CA (KMJ ) – The iconic Ferris wheel at the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk is closing. After 60 years, numerous movie and TV appearances, and more than 4 million riders since 1986 alone, the ride is being retired. The Ferris wheel was down during the winter for routine maintenance, and that’s when the…MORE

Turlock Man Pleads Guilty To Laser Strike On Sheriff’s Dept. Helicopter

Turlock Man Pleads Guilty To Laser Strike On Sheriff’s Dept. Helicopter

  FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – A Turlock man pleads guilty on Monday to shining a laser at a sheriff’s helicopter. According to court documents, 31-year-old Roger John of Turlock — struck the Stanislaus County Sheriff’s Department Helicopter Air 101 — at least 5 times back in October of 2017. The beam of light caused interference…MORE

Bredefeld Slams Mayor Brand’s Business Plan: “It’s Time To Act”

Bredefeld Slams Mayor Brand’s Business Plan: “It’s Time To Act”

FRESNO (KMJ) — A war of words is erupting between Fresno’s Mayor and one of its Councilmembers after each put forward plans to encourage more businesses to the city. Councilman Garry Bredefeld’s proposal, the “Money Back Guarantee/Business Streamlining Act,” is due to be heard by Fresno City Council on Thursday. It would set up time…MORE

FBI’s McCabe Fired

FBI’s McCabe Fired

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Fresno Police Ask Public’s Help Finding Missing Teen

Fresno Police Ask Public’s Help Finding Missing Teen

FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – Police are asking for help finding a teen who has been missing for nearly a week. On Saturday, . The teen walked out of the Sanctuary Youth Shelter in Downtown Fresno after spending two days there. SATURDAY, 17-year-old Zion Christian walked out of the Sanctuary Youth Shelter in Downtown Fresno after…MORE