Category Archives: KMJ Top Stories

Rocklin Teacher Defends Reading Transgender Book to Kindergartners

Rocklin Teacher Defends Reading Transgender Book to Kindergartners

(KMJ)  Fresno Unified isn’t the only school board in California trying to navigate LGBT issues.  In Rocklin, a teacher is defending her decision to read books about transgenders to her Kindergarten class.  Some parents, however, are outraged. [van id=”us/2017/08/23/transgender-kindergarten-book-orig.cnn”]MORE

Woman Arrested After Waving “Toy Gun” Near A Visalia School

Woman Arrested After Waving “Toy Gun” Near A Visalia School

VISALIA (KMJ) — A woman has been arrested after Visalia Police say she was waving a toy gun in a city park, prompting a school lockdown. Officers responded to Fairview Park after a report of someone there with a firearm; that call came in around 11am. “Due to the location of the park and close…MORE

Gunman, Juvenile Suspect in Fresno Stereo Shop Murder Nabbed

Gunman, Juvenile Suspect in Fresno Stereo Shop Murder Nabbed

FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ) — The suspected gunman and an accomplice in a Fresno stereo shop shooting have been arrested. 18-year-old Angel Morellos and 17-year-old Angelo Sanchez were nabbed by Fresno PD Wednesday morning, in connection with the death of 22-year-old Christopher Leon. A female accused of harboring the suspects is now facing charges.      MORE

Fresno Unified Enhancing Support For LGBTQ Students

Fresno Unified Enhancing Support For LGBTQ Students

FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – Fresno Unified wants to support LGBTQ students by improving the district’s programs and interactions. Fresno Gay Straight Alliance Network, My LGPT Plus, Trans-E-Motion and Community Link among the groups giving their input Wednesday, at the Fresno Unified Education Center. “Some the key issues we talked about was just comprehensive and knowledgeable…MORE

KMJ Exlusive: Ashjian Slams Fellow Trustee, Refuses to Resign

KMJ Exlusive: Ashjian Slams Fellow Trustee, Refuses to Resign

FRESNO, CA (KMJ)  Fresno Unified School Board President Brooke Ashjian did not mince words in an exclusive interview Wednesday on KMJ’s Chris Daniel Show. Ashjian addressed a recent op-ed written by fellow FUSD Trustee Christopher DeLaCerta who called for his resignation over Ashjian’s stance on sex education.  “He needs to stop consuming water, and starting…MORE

Dialysis Patients Will Rally In Fresno

Dialysis Patients Will Rally In Fresno

FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – Dialysis patients are rallying in Fresno. Around 40 dialysis patients and allies will be at the San Joaquin Valley Dialysis Center at 11:00a.m. Thursday morning to support the Dialysis Patient Safety Act. “Patients in Fresno are very concerned about care they are receiving at dialysis clinics, and feel that legislation in…MORE

Firebaugh Man Convicted of Murdering Roommate

Firebaugh Man Convicted of Murdering Roommate

FRESNO, CA (KMJ)   Francisco Zermeno has been convicted of the 2015 murder of his roommate, Hugo Vargas. Investigators say Zermeno shot and killed Vargas at their shared trailer west of Firebaugh.  He fled Fresno County after the shooting and was arrested five days later in Red Bluff. Zermeno faces a sentence of up to…MORE