Category Archives: KMJ Top Stories

Sgt. Rod Lucas Honored At Fresno County Peace Officers Memorial Ceremony

Sgt. Rod Lucas Honored At Fresno County Peace Officers Memorial Ceremony

  Every May, during National Police Month, law officers are remembered for their ultimate sacrifice. The 2017 Fresno County Peace Officers Memorial Ceremony took place Thursday, May 4th in Downtown Fresno’s Courthouse Park. Fresno County Sheriff Margaret Mims, Police Chief Jerry Dyer, and District Attorney Lisa Smittcamp were among many there to honor Sergeant Rod…MORE

Coffee Spill Leads To Arrest Of Armed Man At Chukchansi

Coffee Spill Leads To Arrest Of Armed Man At Chukchansi

COARSEGOLD (KMJ) — A man who allegedly threatened to shoot someone who spilled coffee on him, has been arrested by Madera County Sheriff’s Office. The incident at Chukchansi Gold Resort was reported around 6am Wednesday. Deputies were told by site security that the suspect showed a handgun to an employee, and when they responded to…MORE

Tremendum Pictures Seeking To Cast Valley Malaysians

Tremendum Pictures Seeking To Cast Valley Malaysians

(KMJ) – The Valley filmmakers who brought you “The Gallows” are looking to scare up more actors here in Central California. Chris Lofing and Travis Cluff will hold an open audition on Saturday, May 6th here in Fresno.  They are seeking Native Malaysians or those of Malaysian decent for a day of filming.  It is for…MORE

Central Valley Students Creating Light With Solar Suitcases

Central Valley Students Creating Light With Solar Suitcases

2000 High school students from Northern and Central California are brining light to classrooms across the world. More than 100 portable solar kits, supplied by the nonprofit, We Share Solar, will be placed into the hands of high school students, who will then build “Solar Suitcases,” thanks to a $400,000 dollar grant from PG&E. The…MORE

Fresno, Bakersfield Among Least-Recovered U.S. Housing Markets

Fresno, Bakersfield Among Least-Recovered U.S. Housing Markets

FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – The U.S. housing market has yet to fully recover from the housing market crash nearly a decade ago – but some markets have barely recovered at all.  Fresno is one of those markets. According to a new study by Trulia, Fresno ranks third in the nation in least recovered housing markets…MORE

Fallen Law Enforcement Remembered In Tulare County

Fallen Law Enforcement Remembered In Tulare County

VISALIA (KMJ) — Tulare County’s law enforcement paid their respects Wednesday morning to those who lost their lives in the line of duty. Personnel paused to remember local, state, and federal law enforcement who made the ultimate sacrifice for safety. The crowd, which included officers from CHP and local police departments, gathered outside the Peace…MORE

Forecast Flooding At Yosemite Prompts Campsite Closures

Forecast Flooding At Yosemite Prompts Campsite Closures

YOSEMITE (KMJ) — The warmer temperatures forecast this week, could mean flooding at Yosemite National Park as the snow starts to melt. The focus of concern is the Merced River, which the National Weather Service reveals is expected to remain a concern until the end of the week. “Our gauge of record, if you will,…MORE

Fresno Residents Invited To City’s Master Parks Update Meetings

Fresno Residents Invited To City’s Master Parks Update Meetings

FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – The City of Fresno is holding a series of community workshops to give citizens the opportunity to provide input on its Parks Master Plan Update, a plan that will guide the growth and management of Fresno’s park system into the future. The workshops are scheduled in each City Council district, starting May…MORE

Tulare’s DA Forms Crimes Against Police Officers Unit

Tulare’s DA Forms Crimes Against Police Officers Unit

Tulare County’s District Attorney Tim Ward has announced the formation of the Crimes Against Police Officers Unit. The announcement comes as part of the District Attorney’s observance of Peace Officer Memorial Week, during which they pay respect to the 26 officers and deputies who gave their lives in Tulare County. “Ambush style attacks on police…MORE