Category Archives: KMJ Top Stories

Muhammad In Court For Downtown Shooting – References “Lake Of Fire”

Muhammad In Court For Downtown Shooting – References “Lake Of Fire”

FRESNO (KMJ) — The man accused of committing the Downtown Fresno shooting spree appeared in court Thursday morning to face those allegations. On the list of charges were three murders, three attempted murders, and two other felonies. The last time Kori Ali Muhammad appeared in the courtroom it was to face the separate Motel 6…MORE

Bravery And Life-Saving Acts Recognized By Fresno Fire

Bravery And Life-Saving Acts Recognized By Fresno Fire

FRESNO (KMJ) — Some of Fresno Fire Department’s most exemplary acts are now being publicly celebrated after an awards and promotional ceremony inside Fresno City Hall. The Medal of Bravery is one of the most prestigious, given to those who “disregard personal safety in an effort to save a life or property”. The Wednesday morning…MORE

Fresno’s University High-Ranked 7th Best in California: U.S. News and World Report

Fresno’s University High-Ranked 7th Best in California: U.S. News and World Report

  FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – Fresno’s University High School is ranked the 7th Best High School in California by the latest U.S. News and World Report rankings. More than 22-thousand public high schools in 50 states were awarded gold, silver or bronze medals based on their performance on state assessments and how well they prepare…MORE

Man Arrested For Orange Cove Murders

Man Arrested For Orange Cove Murders

ORANGE COVE, CA (KMJ) – A 25-year-old man has been arrested for allegedly committing two murders in Orange Cove. Fresno County Sheriff’s detectives arrested Jairo Mancilla for allegedly shooting and killing 27-year-old Alex Esquivel and 24-year-old Javier Lizaola back on March 10th. Detectives say they found the men after two juveniles said they heard gunshots, and…MORE

Fresno Police Search For Drive-by Shooting Suspect

Fresno Police Search For Drive-by Shooting Suspect

FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – Fresno police are looking for a Hispanic man they believe is behind a possible gang-related drive-by shooting. The shooting took place Tuesday morning in Central Fresno, just before 8:00a.m., at Effie between Griffith and Sussex, Lt. Mark Hudson says the victim ended up in the hospital. “He made his way to the…MORE

Judge Blocks Trump Order to Cut off Funds for Sanctuary Cities

Judge Blocks Trump Order to Cut off Funds for Sanctuary Cities

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — A federal judge in San Francisco has blocked a Trump administration order to withhold funding from communities that limit cooperation with U.S. immigration authorities. U.S. District Judge William Orrick issued the temporary ruling Tuesday in a lawsuit over the executive order targeting so-called sanctuary cities. The decision will stay in place…MORE

Extended Service for Fresno Fax Buses

Extended Service for Fresno Fax Buses

FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – Starting May 1st, some of the most heavily traveled Fax bus routes will be running until 1am on weekdays – and run more frequently seven days a week. Fresno Mayor Lee Brand says the funding to extend service is coming from the state. “A lot of people in Fresno simply can’t…MORE

Rancho Cucamonga Girl Found Safe, Father Nabbed

Rancho Cucamonga Girl Found Safe, Father Nabbed

CHP Headquarters‏Verified account @CHP_HQ Following The AMBER Alert for 1-year-old Lexi Segura has been deactivated. The child was safely located and the suspect has been taken into custody. Lexi Segura is safe. The CHP (in the above tweet) announced that the 1 year old girl was found unharmed Tuesday morning in Montclair. San Bernardino County Sheriffs…MORE