Category Archives: KMJ Top Stories

Mi Familia Vota Vows To Fight Trump Immigration Policy

Mi Familia Vota Vows To Fight Trump Immigration Policy

  FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – President Trump makes good on promises to build a wall between the US and Mexico and change immigrant policies. On Wednesday, January 25th, President Trump signed orders to jumpstart construction of a border wall and cut funding for so-called sanctuary cities but not everyone is happy with his decision. Mi…MORE

Squaw Valley Ski Patroller Killed During Avalanche Control

Squaw Valley Ski Patroller Killed During Avalanche Control

FRSNO, CA (KMJ) – A ski patrol member at Squaw Valley is killed during avalanche control measures. It was just after 8:30 am, on Tuesday, January 24th that 42 year-old Joe Zuiches died at the top of Gold Coast Ridge while explosive were being set off to control avalanches before the resort opened. In a…MORE

DA Files Charges Against Man Accused of Crowbar Attack & Arson

DA Files Charges Against Man Accused of Crowbar Attack & Arson

(Photo: Fresno Fire) UPDATE 1/26/2017: The Fresno County District Attorney’s Office has filed criminal charges against Richard Garcia related to Tuesday’s house fire near Dakota and West Avenues. 59-year-old Garcia was charged with felony arson and two counts felony assault with a deadly weapon. He is currently in custody at the Fresno County Jail. Garcia…MORE

Attempted Robbery At Fresno EECU Credit Union

Attempted Robbery At Fresno EECU Credit Union

FRESNO, CA (KMJ ) – A suspect with a steak knife attempts to rob a credit union in Fresno. On Tuesday, January 24th at 8:24 AM, North West patrol and traffic officers were dispatched to the Educational Employees Credit Union at 3488 E. Shaw Avenue where they received a call of a male holding a knife…MORE

Brown Says California Will Work to Protect its Interests in “State of State”

Brown Says California Will Work to Protect its Interests in “State of State”

SACRAMENTO, CA (KMJ) – California Governor Jerry Brown delivered his “State of the State” address on Tuesday.  Here’s the transcript, provided by the Governor’s office: “Thank you. Thank you for all that energy and enthusiasm. It is just what we need for the battle ahead. So keep it up and don’t ever falter. This is…MORE

Castro Announces Plans for Performing Arts Center

Castro Announces Plans for Performing Arts Center

Fresno, CA (KMJ) Before a large crowd at the Save Mart Center Tuesday, Fresno State President Joseph Castro announced the formation of a new President’s Commission on the Future of Arts and Humanities that will begin an effort to build a new performing arts center. “Fresno State is on a positive trajectory that I have…MORE

Tim DeRuyter Hired at Cal

Tim DeRuyter Hired at Cal

(KMJ) – Former Fresno State football coach Tim DeRuyter has been hired to be Cal’s new defensive coordinator, the school announced on Monday.  DeRuyter will join new head coach Justin Wilcox’s football staff. While at Fresno State, DeRuyter led the Bulldogs to a Mountain West Championship in 2013.  DeRuyter was fired midway through the 2016…MORE

Senator Vidak Hosts 3rd Annual Job Expo

Senator Vidak Hosts 3rd Annual Job Expo

FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – Looking for a job? You’re invited to participate in an expo taking place January 26th in the South Valley. For the third year, Senator Andy Vidak is putting on the Central Valley Career and Resource Expo. Over 80 employers are attending. Many job opportunities do not require college degrees and include…MORE

Fresno Woman Killed In Blaze-First 2017 Fire Fatality

Fresno Woman Killed In Blaze-First 2017 Fire Fatality

FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – A 70 year old woman in Fresno has died of her injuries sustained in a fire this weekend. Fresno Fire says crews were called to a complex on North Hulbert near Shields and Hughes around 3:30 Sunday morning, January 22nd. During the search, Fire Spokesperson Hector Vasquez says crews located a…MORE

Yosemite Snow Makes For Hazardous Road Conditions

Yosemite Snow Makes For Hazardous Road Conditions

YOSEMITE, CA (KMJ) – Highway 41 from Wawona Road heading into Yosemite is temporarily closed because of hazardous driving conditions.  Highway 120 East heading into the National Park is also temporarily shut down. According to Yosemite National Park social media, heavy snow combined with saturated soils are causing trees to fall.  So if you’re in…MORE