Category Archives: KMJ Top Stories

Visalia Man Will Spend Life In Prison For Killing Girlfriend’s Son

Visalia Man Will Spend Life In Prison For Killing Girlfriend’s Son

FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – A Visalia man will spend the rest of his life in prison for killing his girlfriend’s son. The crime took place back on March 21st of 2013, when 34 year-old Trevor Jim Bishop was living with his girlfriend, and taking care of her two children; 3 year-old Jimmy Horton and another…MORE

Councilmember Pay Raise Proposal Delayed To Create “Good Process”

Councilmember Pay Raise Proposal Delayed To Create “Good Process”

FRESNO (KMJ) — A proposal to increase the amount paid to Fresno City Councilmembers was removed from the agenda by its sponsor. District 3’s Oliver Baines explained Thursday morning that he made that decision so that officials could figure out a method of ensuring raises were properly considered. “We can explain to the public why…MORE

“Starbucks Bandit” Sentenced To Four Years In State Prison

“Starbucks Bandit” Sentenced To Four Years In State Prison

FRESNO (KMJ) — The man dubbed the “Starbucks Bandit,” who attempted to rob a branch of the popular coffee shop and got into a fight with the man who tried to stop him, is now facing a four year sentence in state prison. Ryan Michael Flores was found guilty in November of assault with a…MORE

Trump: IRS Says Tax Plan Will Boost Paychecks

Trump: IRS Says Tax Plan Will Boost Paychecks

WASHINGTON (CNN) – President Donald Trump, eyeing his first major legislative victory, made his closing argument Wednesday on a tax package that negotiators on Capitol Hill are “days away” from passing. “As a candidate, I promised we would pass a massive tax cut for the everyday working American families who are the backbone and the…MORE

California Couple Loses Two Homes in Two Months to Wildfires

California Couple Loses Two Homes in Two Months to Wildfires

(CNN) – Dr. Antonio Wong and his wife remember falling in love with their first home, a 3,000 square-foot beauty in Southern California they’ve owned for more than a decade. “You have your first love, your first home, your first car,” said Wong, 50, an anesthesiologist. They rented out their Ventura home when they moved…MORE