Category Archives: KMJ Top Stories

Fresno City Council Refuses To Give To Legal Defense Fund

Fresno City Council Refuses To Give To Legal Defense Fund

FRESNO (KMj) — The City of Fresno will not be contributing to a legal defense fund for its undocumented residents facing federal deportation proceedings. Fresno City Council’s decision came just after 9.30am Tuesday, during a crowded budget hearing. “This motion was made because there is a tremendous need in our community,” began Councilmember Esmeralda Soria.…MORE

Fresno Man Dies In Double Shooting Outside Auto Parts Store On Fig Garden Loop

Fresno Man Dies In Double Shooting Outside Auto Parts Store On Fig Garden Loop

UPDATE: The Fresno County Coroner’s Office has released the name of the victim of yesterday’s homicide in Northwest Fresno at Fig Garden Loop.  He is Deionte Wade, 20, of Fresno.   FRESNO CA (KMJ) – Two people were shot outside the AutoZone on the Fig Garden Loop, in North West Fresno, Monday afternoon. Multiple calls of…MORE

Amazon Breaks Ground on 850,000 Sq. Ft. Fresno Facility

Amazon Breaks Ground on 850,000 Sq. Ft. Fresno Facility

FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – “This is the game changer for the City of Fresno,” said Mayor Lee Brand, at the groundbreaking of the new 850,000-square foot facility, due to open in 2018 in southwest Fresno. “This starts to change the narrative of Fresno.  Fresno is successful.  Bringing 1500 jobs to Fresno is an amazing feat.”…MORE

Pools, Cooling Centers Open During Heatwave

Pools, Cooling Centers Open During Heatwave

  FRESNO, CA –  Cooling centers are activated when the temperature in Fresno is forecast to be 105°F or above by the National Weather Service. Cooling centers will be open at the following locations: • Ted C. Wills Community Center, 770 N. San Pablo • Frank H. Ball Neighborhood Center, 760 Mayor • Mosqueda Community…MORE