Category Archives: KMJ Top Stories

Man Busted for Indecent Exposure at Wild Water Adventure Park

Man Busted for Indecent Exposure at Wild Water Adventure Park

CLOVIS, CA (KMJ) — A Clovis man has been jailed, for allegedly exposing himself to young children, at Wild Water Adventure Park. The Fresno County Sheriff’s Office says 52-year-old Robert Jack King was touching himself inappropriately Monday, near the wave pool. A citizen’s arrest was made, and King was taken into custody on charges of indecent…MORE

Fresno Aquarium Project Continues With Water Tank Delivery

Fresno Aquarium Project Continues With Water Tank Delivery

FRESNO (KMJ) — Drivers traveling into Fresno on Highway 99 are now able to see one of the first physical signs of the Fresno Aquarium project. The 35,000 gallon fire protection water tank is now in place on a patch of land just north of Herndon Avenue. “It is a tank, but it’s not going…MORE

Fresno Chaffee Zoo Moves Its Last Asian Elephant

Fresno Chaffee Zoo Moves Its Last Asian Elephant

FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – The last Asian elephant at the Fresno Chaffee Zoo, Shaunzi, has been moved to her new home – at the Los Angeles Zoo. Shaunzi lost her longtime companion, Kara, who had to be put down recently after chronic osteo-arthritis issues.  Chaffee Zoo CEO Scott Barton says it had always been the…MORE

National Spelling Champ Honored in Sacramento

National Spelling Champ Honored in Sacramento

(KMJ) – The victory tour continues for 12-year old Ananya Vinay.  The Fresno girl who won the 90th Scripps National Spelling Bee was honored by both the California Assembly and Senate in Sacramento on Monday. Assemblyman Jim Patterson (R-Fresno) will be joined by his fellow Assemblymembers to honor the Spelling Bee winner with a resolution…MORE

Search Continues For Missing Elderly Madera Man

Search Continues For Missing Elderly Madera Man

(KMJ) – Law enforcement in the city and county of Madera continue to search for a missing 85-year old man. An alert was issued Monday for Blas De Luna (pictured above).  Officers say he was last seen near his home in the 300 block of Wilson Street in Madera.  But he is known to walk…MORE

City Council Approves New Lease Deal For Fresno Grizzlies

City Council Approves New Lease Deal For Fresno Grizzlies

FRESNO, CA ( KMJ) – The Fresno City Council agrees unanimously to a new lease deal at Chukchansi Park – setting up an ownership change for the Fresno Grizzlies. The City considers it a home run, an all-cash transaction that Mayor Lee Brand says he enthusiastically recommends. “This is a good deal for the City…MORE

Floods Receding As Pine Flat Dam Reports Water Releases Down

Floods Receding As Pine Flat Dam Reports Water Releases Down

KINGSBURG (KMJ) — The fight against flooding in Tulare County continues, with local and state agencies joining in the battle to repel the spread of the Kings River. But crews on scene report that the amount of water flowing downhill is receding. The Army Corps of Engineers reveals releases from Pine Flat Dam Monday morning…MORE

West Nile Virus Found In Fresno County Mosquitos

West Nile Virus Found In Fresno County Mosquitos

FRESNO, CA (KMJ) -Mosquitoes have tested positive for West Nile Virus in Fresno County. Fresno County residents are urged to continue to take precautions to eliminate mosquito sources and prevent mosquito bites, after two Culex mosquito pools collected from the County have tested positive for WNV. Residents are urged to take the following precautions: Apply…MORE

Cooler Conditions Forecast For The Central Valley

Cooler Conditions Forecast For The Central Valley

FRESNO (KMJ) — The week of triple-digit temperatures is now behind us, as the coming days see a return to what the National Weather Service considers seasonal conditions. “We have a trough moving through the state today, and that’s going to bring cooler temperatures to our area,” reveals Hanford based meteorologist David Spector. “We only…MORE