Category Archives: KMJ Top Stories

Fresno Police Chief, Mayor, Groups Call For Gang Violence Truce

Fresno Police Chief, Mayor, Groups Call For Gang Violence Truce

FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – City leaders fighting back against gangs in Fresno Fresno Mayor Lee brand and Fresno Police Chief Jerry Dyer met Friday June 30th with religious leaders and groups including the NAACP, Stop the Violence Fresno, the Boys & Girls Club, just a handful of names that are all vowing to do their…MORE

Valley Air District Warns Of Health Effects Of Fireworks

Valley Air District Warns Of Health Effects Of Fireworks

FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – Fireworks…. they may be fun to shoot off but are bad for your lungs. Air quality in the Valley is already burdened by ozone pollution, as the 4th of July approaches, the Valley Air District is urging residents to consider the health effects of fireworks. Fireworks increase levels of dangerous particulate…MORE

Park Rangers Warn Of “Unforgiving” Yosemite Rivers This 4th Of July

Park Rangers Warn Of “Unforgiving” Yosemite Rivers This 4th Of July

YOSEMITE (KMJ) — A busy 4th of July weekend is predicted at Yosemite National Park, but safety remains a top priority. “We really want people to stay on the trails, or other developed areas,” says Park Ranger Alan Hageman  “There’s a lot of snowmelt going on right now and it’s creating excessive water runoff which…MORE

Judge Blocks Calif. High-Capacity Ammo Magazine Ban

Judge Blocks Calif. High-Capacity Ammo Magazine Ban

SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — A federal judge is blocking a California law set to go into effect Saturday that would have barred gun owners from possessing high-capacity ammunition magazines. San Diego-based U.S. District Judge Roger Benitez said in ruling Thursday that the law banning possession of magazines containing more than 10 bullets would have made…MORE

Fresno, Do You Have Ideas For Transportation Improvements?

Fresno, Do You Have Ideas For Transportation Improvements?

FRESNO, CA (KMJ ) – Do you have ideas for transportation improvements? The Fresno Council of Governments is inviting you to take their survey through July 9th. The COG wants to know what transportation projects you would like to see in your community… whether it’s road or street improvements, lighting, speed bumps, bikeways or transit…MORE

“Sexually Violent Predator” Will Be Released – With Security In Tow

“Sexually Violent Predator” Will Be Released – With Security In Tow

FRESNO (KMJ) — A man described as a “sexually violent predator” is now weeks away from being released into Fresno County. But Jeffrey Snyder will officially be out on a transient basis. The decision was made in Fresno County Superior Court Thursday morning, after efforts by Liberty Healthcare to relocate him to a permanent location…MORE

4th Of July Firework Concern Means No Holiday For Valley Fire Crews

4th Of July Firework Concern Means No Holiday For Valley Fire Crews

FRESNO (KMJ) — The drive to promote firework safety in the Central Valley is in its final few days, as Independence Day is almost upon us. Statistics from the City of Fresno show 67 outside fires on July 4th 2016 (which include grass fires, trash fires, vehicle fires, and structure fires). A usual daily average…MORE