Category Archives: KMJ Top Stories

‘Thomas Fire’ Now the 5th Largest Wildfire in California History

‘Thomas Fire’ Now the 5th Largest Wildfire in California History

[van id=”van/ns-acc/2017/12/11/WE-003MO_CNNA-ST1-10000000045337f1″] (CNN) – Thousands of firefighters are making headway against the vast Thomas Fire burning in Southern California, expressing hope that conditions are becoming more favorable. The blaze is larger than all of New York City and was about 20% contained as of Monday evening, according to the fire protection agency CAL FIRE. The…MORE

Bar Watch Reinstated As Fresno Police Crackdown On DUI’s After Deadly Weekend

Bar Watch Reinstated As Fresno Police Crackdown On DUI’s After Deadly Weekend

FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – Fresno Police announce an intense crackdown on DUI after a deadly weekend on Fresno streets. Five people died within a 24-hour span in a series of accidents on Fresno streets. Fresno police say two motorcycle riders were killed on Friday, December 8th after noon when they collided with an SUV at…MORE

Lilac Fire Kills Scores of Horses

Lilac Fire Kills Scores of Horses

[van id=”van/batchfeed/2017/12/10/kswb_b25262d0-ddf1-11e7-81ee-db5c76c8ef41″] (CNN) – Firefighters are struggling to contain the biggest of six blazes burning in southern California, with the Thomas Fire slipping from 15% containment to 10% Sunday. Covering 230,000 acres, the Thomas Fire is now the fifth largest blaze in modern California history. The fires are collectively burning an area larger than New…MORE

A Warning – Random Gunfire Targeting Valley Motorists

A Warning – Random Gunfire Targeting Valley Motorists

FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – A warning of random gunfire on Valley roads. The Fresno County Sheriff’s Office and Madera County Sheriff’s Office are working together warning that motorists be aware of someone shooting at cars. One woman has been injured by gunfire. Fresno County Sheriff’s Spokesperson Tony Botti says it’s random but they believe the incidents…MORE

UFW Tells Gerawan Farming “Don’t Be A Scrooge” In Holiday Greeting

UFW Tells Gerawan Farming “Don’t Be A Scrooge” In Holiday Greeting

FRESNO (KMJ) — The United Farm Workers is encouraging the public to send holiday greetings to Gerawan Farming. In a post on its website (click here), the UFW tells the Central Valley based company “don’t be a Scrooge this Christmas” and asks the firm to abandon its fight against the rights of workers. It comes…MORE