Category Archives: KMJ Top Stories

Teen Suicides Spur Need For Education Says Valley Psychologist

Teen Suicides Spur Need For Education Says Valley Psychologist

FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – A series of recent teen suicides in Clovis are causing alarm – but how do parents spot problems before it’s too late? Some parents are worried and are calling for more education such as classes at the schools directed at teenagers. Psychologist Jay Pope, Ph.D. is Associate Professor of Psychology at Fresno Pacific…MORE

Rep. Nunes Rips Spy Agencies for Avoiding Russian Hack Briefing

Rep. Nunes Rips Spy Agencies for Avoiding Russian Hack Briefing

(CNN) – House Intelligence Committee Chairman Devin Nunes, R-California, who is heading up the House probe on Russia’s efforts to interfere with the US election, called the decision by the Intelligence Community — which is run by appointees of President Barack Obama — to delay a briefing for his panel on the issue “unacceptable.” He…MORE

Sheriff “Confident” He Has The Right People In Cabrera Murder Case

Sheriff “Confident” He Has The Right People In Cabrera Murder Case

VISALIA (KMJ) — Tulare County’s Sheriff says his office has met all the necessary requirements to bring murder charges in the Cecilia Bravo Cabrera case, even without having her body. Sheriff Mike Boudreaux reveals that investigators have supplied digital forensic evidence to support the arrests, and collected the threats made towards the 30 year old…MORE

Fresno Fire Demonstrates Intensity Of Christmas Tree Fires

FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – The Fresno Fire Dept. and PG&E respond to thousands of home fires every year, including many during the holiday season. Nationwide, fire departments are called to an average of 250 structure fires caused by Christmas trees, with home fires and electrical accidents typically increasing during winter months. Holiday hazards can be…MORE

Brown Wants A Ban On Oil And Gas Drilling In Federal Waters Off California

Brown Wants A Ban On Oil And Gas Drilling In Federal Waters Off California

FRESNO (KMJ) — Governor Jerry Brown is asking President Obama to permanently ban new offshore oil and gas drilling in waters off California. In a letter sent to The White House on Tuesday, Brown requested that the coast be withdrawn from new federal leasing agreements. “California is blessed with hundreds of miles of spectacular coastline,…MORE

Operation Santa Claus Travels to Valley Children’s Hospital

Operation Santa Claus Travels to Valley Children’s Hospital

  FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – Operation Santa Claus Travels to Valley Children’s Hospital spreading some early Christmas cheer. Fresno County Sheriff Margaret Mims and almost two dozen of her “elves” visited young patients and their families who are spending their holidays at Valley Children’s Hospital. Sheriff Mims and her staff members distributed toys on Tuesday, December13th to…MORE

Man Suspected of Murdering One of his Two Wives

Man Suspected of Murdering One of his Two Wives

UPDATE: District Attorney Tim Ward has announced that Francisco Valdivia has been charged with murder and one count of arson. Rosalina Lopez has been charged with one count of being an accessory after the fact. Valdivia and Lopez are set to be arraigned Wednesday afternoon in Tulare County. (KMJ)   A south valley man and one of…MORE

Hanson: “I’m Not Running From A Damn Thing”

Hanson: “I’m Not Running From A Damn Thing”

FRESNO (KMJ) — Elaborating on his announced departure, Fresno Unified Superintendent Michael Hanson reveals that the school district has a long way to go. But he highlighted its achievements: including more students taking AP coursework, the number of partnerships being made throughout the city, and how well its budget has been managed. “One of the…MORE

Fresno County Sheriff’s Office Searching For Wanted Man

Fresno County Sheriff’s Office Searching For Wanted Man

  FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – The Fresno County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s help to find a man they consider “armed and dangerous.” There’s a warrant out for 36 year-old Brandon Engleman in connection with multiple assaults involving a firearm. Brandon Engleman is described as white, 5’9”, 170 lbs., hazel eyes and brown…MORE

HGTV’s “Flip Or Flop” Power Couple Splits

HGTV’s “Flip Or Flop” Power Couple Splits

FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – The couple behind the popular HGTV show Flip or Flop have separated. TMZ reports the split of Tarek and Christina El Moussa comes six months after an incident involving guns and a feared suicide attempt. Back in May, nearly a dozen deputies and a helicopter responded to “a call of a…MORE