Category Archives: KMJ Top Stories

Help Sought to Track Down Hit And Run Suspect

Help Sought to Track Down Hit And Run Suspect

(KMJ) – Fresno Police are now asking for the public’s help to track down a hit and run suspect who struck a pedestrian on Belmont Avenue, west of Palm on Wednesday, February 7th around 8:20 a.m. This accident sent the pedestrian to the hospital with major injuries. Investigators released this photo (above) of the suspect’s…MORE

Canadian Skier Lost In New York State – Found In California

Canadian Skier Lost In New York State – Found In California

SACRAMENTO (KMJ) — A Canadian skier, reported missing from a resort in New York state, has been found in California. New York State Police announced Tuesday that Constantinos “Danny” Filippidis had reached out to police in Sacramento. It came after he was reported to have disappeared from Whiteface Mountain Ski Resort on February 7th, after…MORE

Trump’s Attorney Tells NY Times He Personally Paid Porn Star

Trump’s Attorney Tells NY Times He Personally Paid Porn Star

WASHINGTON (CNN) – President Donald Trump’s personal lawyer said Tuesday that he paid $130,000 of his own money to a porn star who allegedly had a sexual encounter with the President before his time in office. “In a private transaction in 2016, I used my own personal funds to facilitate a payment of $130,000 to…MORE

Valentine’s Day Spending Nears $20 Billion

Valentine’s Day Spending Nears $20 Billion

(CNN) – It’s no surprise that Americans spend quite a bit of money to show their love on Valentine’s Day. Here’s a breakdown, by the numbers: $19.6 billion: Projected Valentine’s Day spending in the United States this year, according to annual estimates by the National Retail Federation. $143.56: The average amount US consumers are estimated…MORE

Berkeley Declares Itself A Marijuana Sanctuary City

Berkeley Declares Itself A Marijuana Sanctuary City

(CNN) – Berkeley City Council members have passed a resolution declaring the city a sanctuary for recreational marijuana. The move may be the first of its kind in the country, tweeted Berkeley Mayor Jesse Arreguin, who proposed the measure. Under the new resolution, which passed Tuesday night, no Berkeley department, agency, commission, officer or employee…MORE

Months After Death, Manson Remains ‘On Ice’ in Kern County

Months After Death, Manson Remains ‘On Ice’ in Kern County

LOS ANGELES (CNN) – Nearly three months after his death, Charles Manson’s body is still on ice in Kern County, California, as at least four people fight to claim his body. Two relatives, and two other men who insist they have the only valid Manson will, have been waging legal battles in two California counties…MORE

At-Risk 87 Year Old Found On The Central Coast

At-Risk 87 Year Old Found On The Central Coast

CLOVIS (KMJ) — A missing 87 year old from Clovis has been found on the Central Coast. Officers with Watsonville Police Department identified Gerald Haney Wednesday morning. Clovis Police Department received the report that he was missing Tuesday morning. Haney is described as being in good health and has since been reunited with his family.MORE

Congressman Devin Nunes Details #NunesMemo Timeline

Congressman Devin Nunes Details #NunesMemo Timeline

FRESNO (KMJ) — The Chair of the House Intelligence Committee said it was a year ago when the events which led to the release of the “Nunes memo” first transpired. “When I found out that the dossier had been used to get a warrant,” detailed Congressman Devin Nunes (R-Tulare). “That was the big no-no, and…MORE

Lawmaker, Vocal Leader of #MeToo Movement Accused of Misconduct Steps Aside

Lawmaker, Vocal Leader of #MeToo Movement Accused of Misconduct Steps Aside

SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) – A California assemblywoman who has been accused of sexual misconduct says she’s taking a voluntary, unpaid leave of absence while the claim is investigated. Democratic Assemblywoman Cristina Garcia of Bell Gardens announced her leave on Friday, a day after the allegation became public. Daniel Fierro, a former staff member for another…MORE

Attorney General Xavier Becerra At Fresno Roundtable Discussion

Attorney General Xavier Becerra At Fresno Roundtable Discussion

FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – Attorney General Xavier Becerra visted Fresno on Friday for a roundtable discussion. The discussion was hosted by Assembly Member Joaquin Arambula, joined by other Valley leaders, and key community members from non profits to businesses and law enforcement. At the heart of the talks was keeping the Valley safe, healthy, and…MORE