Category Archives: KMJ Top Stories

Hundreds Protest Arpaio’s Fresno Appearance

Hundreds Protest Arpaio’s Fresno Appearance

  FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – More than 300 people gathered down the street from where former Maricopa County (Arizona) Sheriff Joe Arpaio was speaking Friday at the Fresno County Republican Party’s dinner in Fresno. Arpaio was the guest speaker inside while outside the venue, the line of people filling the sidewalks grew, and there was…MORE

Central Unified P.E. Teacher Allegedly Choked Students with Jump Rope

Central Unified P.E. Teacher Allegedly Choked Students with Jump Rope

CLOVIS, Calif. (KMJ) — A Central Unified P.E. teacher has been jailed on child abuse allegations. The Fresno County Sheriff’s Office says 64-year-old Peter Samhammer allegedly used a jump rope to discipline some students at Herndon Barstow Elementary, by briefly tightening it around their necks. Marks were left on the kids’ necks and shoulders. The students…MORE

Governor Brown Signs Bills Addressing Affordable Housing

Governor Brown Signs Bills Addressing Affordable Housing

  FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – Governor Jerry Brown signs a package of 15 bills on Friday to tackle the state’s affordable housing crisis. The bills add billions of dollars for new, affordable housing, more inclusive, mixed-income communities and shelter for the growing number of homeless. “We want to achieve safety, aesthetics and the right kind of…MORE

HSR Costs Likely to Rise Significantly in Central Valley

HSR Costs Likely to Rise Significantly in Central Valley

FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ) — The California High-Speed Rail Authority is now expecting the 119-mile stretch through the Central Valley to cost 27 percent more than anticipated. The latest estimate for construction and planning is $8 billion, on a track originally scheduled to be completed this year, but is about 7 years behind schedule. The higher figure…MORE

State Senate GOP Leader Calling For Veto Of Sanctuary State Bill

State Senate GOP Leader Calling For Veto Of Sanctuary State Bill

FRESNO (KMJ) — A prominent California Republican is calling for a veto the “sanctuary state” bill. State Senate GOP leader Patricia Bates has sent Governor Jerry Brown a letter calling for him to reject SB54. In it, she acknowledges the author’s concerns regarding federal policies, but adds “this measure will not solve those problems. Instead…MORE

Fresno Chaffee Zoo Welcomes Two Greater One-horned Rhinos

Fresno Chaffee Zoo Welcomes Two Greater One-horned Rhinos

  Fresno Chaffee Zoo officials announces the recent arrival of two, male greater one-horned rhinoceros! Both are from the San Diego Zoo Safari Park. Two-year-old rhino, Chutti, (seen above) arrived Monday. His name means “holiday” in Hindi since he was born on Thanksgiving. The second rhino, Maza, (below) arrived Wednesday. He was born on July…MORE

Fresno Unified School District Releases Latest Proposal to FTA

Fresno Unified School District Releases Latest Proposal to FTA

FRESNO (KMJ) – Fresno Unified School District Releases Latest Proposal to FTA. See Below:   MEDIA ADVISORY Fresno Unified Provides Updated Proposal to FTA Fresno Unified and the Board of Education are committed to ensuring our schools remain open and safe for our students and we reach a labor agreement with our teachers. The district has…MORE

No Transparency Act Over Arpaio Visit

No Transparency Act Over Arpaio Visit

  FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – As former Maricopa County, Arizona sheriff Joe Arpaio is set to speak Friday in Fresno, Councilwoman Esmeralda Soria proposed the Transparency and Accountability of Taxpayer Money Act on Thursday. Councilwoman Soria’s office released a press advisory that she would be calling on Fresno City Council to approve increased transparency because…MORE