Category Archives: KMJ Top Stories

HSR Contractors Break Fresno Gas Line – Second Time In Ten Weeks

HSR Contractors Break Fresno Gas Line – Second Time In Ten Weeks

FRESNO (KMJ) — Contractors working on the state’s bullet-train system ruptured a gas line in Fresno Monday morning, the second time in less than ten weeks. The breach took place close to where Dakota Avenue meets Highway 99, less than a mile away from the previous incident on Ashlan Avenue and Highway 99. “Two units…MORE

Mass Evacuations Ordered Below Oroville Dam

Mass Evacuations Ordered Below Oroville Dam

OROVILLE (KMJ) — Levels at Lake Oroville are dropping, potentially minimizing the danger presented by problems with the emergency spillway at the Oroville Dam. The amount of water falling from the skies has prompted the run-off channel to be utilized for the first time in its nearly 50 year history. Problems with it have exacerbated…MORE

FUSD Acting Superintendent Bringing “Stability” After Hanson

FUSD Acting Superintendent Bringing “Stability” After Hanson

FRESNO (KMJ) — The Acting Superintendent of Fresno Unified School District says he’s doing everything he can to bring stability, after the turbulence experienced since the start of the year. It was on January 31st when the previous superintendent, Michael Hanson, was fire. He had held that position since 2005. “It has been my honor…MORE

Fresno County Blossom Trail Soon To Start Blooming

FRESNO (KMJ) — Organizers of the 29th Fresno County Blossom Trail say it’s all about celebrating the tradition of agriculture in the Central Valley. Although the rain in the forecast has potentially delayed the blossom blooming across the area, the trail is still officially open for business after the ceremony to mark the start of…MORE

9th Circuit Court of Appeals Upholds Suspension of Trump’s Travel Ban

9th Circuit Court of Appeals Upholds Suspension of Trump’s Travel Ban

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — A federal appeals court refused Thursday to reinstate President Donald Trump’s ban on travelers from seven predominantly Muslim nations, dealing another legal setback to the new administration’s immigration policy. In a unanimous decision, the panel of three judges from the San Francisco-based 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals declined to block…MORE

Over a Dozen Cats-Dumped at Cat House on Kings Shelter

Over a Dozen Cats-Dumped at Cat House on Kings Shelter

FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – A dozen cats were dumped in plastic tubs at a Parlier shelter. Staff members at the Cat House on the Kings Cat Sanctuary came to work before dawn to discover 14 plastic tubs with 13 cats inside dumped at outside the doors. Spokesperson Beth Caffrey says one of the bins included…MORE

Fresno Unified Plans To Open Six School-Based Health Centers

Fresno Unified Plans To Open Six School-Based Health Centers

FRESNO (KMJ) — Plans to construct six school-based health centers within Fresno Unified School District, have been announced by its acting superintendent. It’s based on an initiative already in place at Gaston Middle School. “We provide health services as a normal course of action for any school,” says Acting Superintendent Bob Nelson. “Students need healthcare,…MORE

Kingsburg a Finalist to Win $500K

Kingsburg a Finalist to Win $500K

(KMJ) – Kingsburg is a finalist in a contest to receive $500,000 to go towards revitalization efforts.  The city is competing against four other cities in the for the half million dollar prize, as well as being featured in Season Two of the national show, “Small Business Revolution.” Kingsburg was one of 14,000 nominations in…MORE

Valley Blood Supply Critical Due To Local Flooding & East Coast Weather Delays

Valley Blood Supply Critical Due To Local Flooding & East Coast Weather Delays

FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – An urgent plea by the Central California Blood Center… “We need donors today, we need them tomorrow, and we need the over the next few days.” – Leslie Botos, Director of Community Relations & Development, Central California Blood Center. Leslie Botos from the Central California Blood Center says their supply has…MORE

Chief Dyer Says Trump “Is A Big Fan Of Law Enforcement”

Chief Dyer Says Trump “Is A Big Fan Of Law Enforcement”

FRESNO (KMJ) — The Chief of Fresno Police says there’s an “incredible” level of support for law enforcement within the new White House administration. Chief Jerry Dyer took part in the meeting of Major County Sheriffs and Major Cities Chiefs in Washington D.C., which also included an address from President Donald Trump. “What I gathered…MORE