Category Archives: KMJ Top Stories

Trio Charged in Mendota Woman’s Murder

Trio Charged in Mendota Woman’s Murder

(KMJ)  Three men were charged Tuesday by the Fresno County District Attorney for the murder of a Mendota woman. Investigators say 46 year old Marty Sepe was shot to death on Dec. 1 in front of a home on Stamoules St. 27 year old Ruben Escobar, 22 year old Carlos Cruz and 18 year old…MORE

Krispy Kreme Opens to Long Lines

Krispy Kreme Opens to Long Lines

FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – Krispy Kreme Doughnut store opened in Fresno on to a long line of customers. The store opened at 5:30 am but CHP officers arrived around 2:30 in the afternoon to direct traffic that started to clog the mall parking lot and spill out onto Blackstone. Patrons filled the store and wound…MORE

Holster Strap Likely Cause of Fresno Deputy’s Accidental Firearm Discharge

Holster Strap Likely Cause of Fresno Deputy’s Accidental Firearm Discharge

FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – The Fresno County Sheriff’s Office says a buckle attached to a deputy’s thigh holster is likely why his gun discharged, shooting himself in the leg. On November 4th, a Sheriff’s Deputy was working in the area of Church and Gearhart when his holstered weapon discharged, striking him in the lower leg.…MORE

LAPD Officers Complete Their Fundraising Run To Sacramento

LAPD Officers Complete Their Fundraising Run To Sacramento

SACRAMENTO (KMJ) — Two LAPD officers running from Los Angeles to Sacramento – are now finally at the finish line after reaching the capitol city of California Monday evening. The mammoth journey, approximately 400 miles from one end of California to the other, was put together to generate donations for their fallen colleagues. The goal…MORE

Fresno Pacific University Petition Calls For DACA Student Protection

Fresno Pacific University Petition Calls For DACA Student Protection

FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – A petition to protect Fresno Pacific University’s undocumented students has been signed by dozens of students, professors and alumni. The petition calls for FPU President Richard Kriegbaum to refuse to release any information regarding students’ immigration status, and publicly pledge to protect such students. Jay Pope, the Associate Professor of Psychology,…MORE

Fresno State Hires Six Football Assistants

Fresno State Hires Six Football Assistants

FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – Fresno State has announced the hiring of six new football assistants, to help new head coach Jeff Tedford lead the Bulldogs in 2017. • Jamie Christian Position: running backs coach and special team coordinator Last stop: UNLV (running backs coach) Alma Mater: Central Washington (1999) Coaching Experience: 2015-16: UNLV – running…MORE

Corcoran PD: Suspect Slashed Victim’s Face

Corcoran PD: Suspect Slashed Victim’s Face

(KMJ)    A Corcoran man is locked up on charges of assault with a deadly weapon, mayhem and robbery. Corcoran PD says 34 year old Willie Carter got into a fight at a home on Whitley Avenue over the weekend and then slashed the victim with a knife. The victim was hospitalized with serious lacerations to…MORE

At Least 36 Dead in Oakland Warehouse Fire

At Least 36 Dead in Oakland Warehouse Fire

OAKLAND, California (CNN) – Pete Veilleux said he was desperate and had no place to live. His friends Derick Almena and Micah Allison offered him a place to stay at the “Ghost Ship” warehouse, which Almena leased. But Veilleux refused. “They had asked me if I would move in several times,” he said Tuesday. “I…MORE

Home-Away-From-Home For Family Of Hospital Patients Wants Your Help

Home-Away-From-Home For Family Of Hospital Patients Wants Your Help

FRESNO (KMJ) — A home away from home for people whose loved ones are in Fresno’s CRMC – is asking for your support. The Downtown Fresno site Terry’s House, gives those who want to be close by a place to stay while their family member is recovering. It was built in 2010, opened its doors…MORE

CSUF: Suspected Fresno State Serial Groper is a Student

CSUF: Suspected Fresno State Serial Groper is a Student

UPDATE: Fresno Police announce they’ve booked 23-year-old Deandre Jean-Pierre into the Fresno County Jail on one count of misdemeanor sexual battery. (KMJ)  Fresno Police say they’ve caught the man they believe is responsible for a rash of groping incidents near Fresno State. FPD issued only a brief e-mail Saturday: “No suspect information is being released at…MORE