Category Archives: KMJ Top Stories

Violent Crime Down In Fresno: Police Chief Dyer

Violent Crime Down In Fresno: Police Chief Dyer

FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – Fresno Police reporting a reduction in violent crime in the city. In July, Fresno Police rolled out a strategy to address the impact of violent crime in the city, by apprehending domestic violence suspects quickly – 72 hours after they’ve offended, targeting gang members and vagrants and the most wanted. Police…MORE

“No Rush” In Search For New Fresno Unified Superintendent

“No Rush” In Search For New Fresno Unified Superintendent

FRESNO (KMJ) — With the new school year fast approaching, Fresno Unified School Board President Brooke Ashjian says there is no rush to find a new superintendent before the kids go back to class. “We’re in a rush to do the right thing,” reveals Ashjian. “To make the right pick, but we’re in no rush…MORE

Fallen California Firefighter Brent Witham Honored

Fallen California Firefighter Brent Witham Honored

[Photo: USFS] Two large condolence cards have been created for for fallen California firefighter Brent Witham. The 29 year old from Mentone was part of a hotshot team, and was killed by a falling tree on August 2nd while fighting a blaze in Montana. [Photo:RenoFS] On Monday, his body was brought home from San Bernardino’s…MORE

Wells Fargo Insurance Scandal Prompts State Investigation

Wells Fargo Insurance Scandal Prompts State Investigation

FRESNO (KMJ) — The State of California is now investigating Wells Fargo, after the company publicly admitted that it had forced extra insurance on some of its auto-loan customers who already had coverage. In a news release, the company apologized for its actions and promised to rectify the situation for impacted customers (click here to…MORE

“Business As Usual” At Gar Tootelian Following Massive Weekend Fire

“Business As Usual” At Gar Tootelian Following Massive Weekend Fire

REEDLEY (KMJ) — It’s “business as usual” at Gar Tootelian, following a devastating weekend fire at the Reedley facility. The blaze left the shop area of the site charred and flattened. Crews were called to the Fresno County intersection of Crawford and South Avenues Sunday, to find the flames taking hold. “Right now the shop…MORE

Body Pulled from Canal Confirmed to be Lucy Xiong

Body Pulled from Canal Confirmed to be Lucy Xiong

FRESNO, Calif. (AP) – Authorities say they’ve confirmed that a body pulled from a Fresno, California canal is a 20-year-old woman missing for eight days. Fresno Police Chief Jerry Dyer in a Monday news conference said the coroner’s office used dental record to identify Lucy Xiong. Police says on July 28 she argued with her…MORE