Category Archives: KMJ Top Stories

Deputies Warn of Possible Abductor Near Caruthers

Deputies Warn of Possible Abductor Near Caruthers

(KMJ) – Fresno County Sheriff’s Deputies are warning of a possible abductor in the Caruthers area after a woman has an encounter with a suspicious suspect. This incident took place at Valley Food Market on the 2200 block of West Tahoe Avenue in Caruthers on June 26th. Deputies say the suspect was driving a silver 2014…MORE

Police Searching For Suspects After Deadly Central Fresno Shooting

Police Searching For Suspects After Deadly Central Fresno Shooting

FRESNO (KMJ) — A suspect is yet to be identified following an early morning homicide in Central Fresno. Officers were alerted to shots being fired at around 4.30am, and a man was found with serious injuries at Glenn and Harvard Avenues. Medical equipment was seen strewn around a blue SUV, which was left in the…MORE

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