Category Archives: KMJ Top Stories

Dana Williamson, Gov. Newsom's Former Chief of Staff, Pleads Guilty in Fraud Scheme
CALIFORNIA -- Gov. Gavin Newsom's former Chief of Staff, Dana Williamson, pleaded guilty in federal court to conspiracy to commit bank fraud and wire fraud. Williamson was originally charged with 23 f...
Liz Kern May 14, 2026

Fresno County Deputy Arrested, Accused of Sexual Battery While On Duty
FRESNO, Calif. (KFSN) -- A Fresno County sheriff's deputy has been arrested after accusations of sexual battery were made against him. Alejandro Apodaca, 31, was arrested on two counts of felony sexua...
Liz Kern May 14, 2026

Fresno Mayor Proposes $2.55 Billion Budget for 2026-2027 Fiscal Year
FRESNO, Calif. (KFSN) -- Fresno Mayor Jerry Dyer is proposing a $2.55 billion budget for the 2026 to 2027 fiscal year. He says making it balance out has been a challenge. "While FY27 has been challeng...
Liz Kern May 14, 2026

Person Killed After Being Hit By Train in Madera, Police Confirm
MADERA, Calif. (KFSN) -- A person has died after being hit by a train in Madera, police confirm. The incident occurred at the intersection of Yosemite Avenue and the railroad tracks between Gateway Dr...
Liz Kern May 13, 2026

Fresno Mayor Jerry Dyer Touts 'Strong Financial Outlook' in City's Budget Proposal
FRESNO, Calif. (KFSN) -- Mayor Jerry Dyer has unveiled his 2026- 2027 budget proposal at Fresno's City Hall. The overall budget total is $2.55 billion, with a majority of the funding going to public w...
Liz Kern May 13, 2026

Napoleon Dynamite Live Coming to Fresno in October
FRESNO, CA (KMJ) Fans of Napoleon Dynamite can catch the cult comedy live on stage in Fresno this fall. Stars Jon Heder, Efren Ramirez, and Jon Gries - better known as Napoleon, Pedro, and Uncle Rico ...
Blake Taylor May 13, 2026

FUSD Employees May Have to 'Bump' Others out of a Job to Keep their Own
FRESNO, Calif. (KFSN) -- More than 200 Fresno Unified School District employees face layoffs, displacement or reduced roles after the school board approved workforce reductions tied to declining enrol...
Randy James May 13, 2026

Fresno County Votes to Ban Pride Month Activities at Local Libraries
FRESNO, Calif. (KFSN) -- The Fresno County Board of Supervisors has blocked Fresno County libraries from participating in Pride Month activities. The vote, brought forth by Supervisor Garry Bredefeld,...
Liz Kern May 12, 2026

Final Preparations for Luke Bryan Concert in Clovis
CLOVIS, Calif. (KFSN) -- Final preparations are underway for a popular country music artist returning to the Valley. Luke Bryan's Farm Tour returns to Clovis this Friday. Crews are hard at work with t...
Liz Kern May 12, 2026

Multiple Vehicles at Clawson Motorsports Damaged in Northeast Fresno Fire
FRESNO, Calif. (KFSN) -- Firefighters battled a large fire near Sierra and Blackstone avenues in Northeast Fresno on Monday evening, officials said. Several vehicles at Clawson Motorsports and a large...
Randy James May 12, 2026
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