Category Archives: KMJ Top Stories

Ski Season Around the Corner at China Peak

Ski Season Around the Corner at China Peak

China Peak has gotten a little bit of snow so far and the resort will begin snow-making operations on Monday, 11/21. There’s no opening date set quite yet, but if the resort gets enough snowfall over the weekend – and can make some more next week – China Peak at the earliest could partially open…MORE

CSU “Will Not Enter Into Agreements” To Enforce Immigration Law

CSU “Will Not Enter Into Agreements” To Enforce Immigration Law

FRESNO (KMJ) — Assurances are being sent to every person associated with California State University, to reassure them in the wake of the Presidential Election. In an open letter to faculty, staff, and students – Chancellor Timothy White says he can’t promise to make campuses sanctuaries to protect their community. “Indeed, my immediate concern is…MORE

Shaver Rock Death “Blindsided” Those Who Knew Victim Says Pastor

Shaver Rock Death “Blindsided” Those Who Knew Victim Says Pastor

FRESNO (KMJ) — Friends of the father and son who were killed at Shaver Lake over the weekend are rallying around the family to help them in their time of need. The incident on November 12th saw both Todd and Brayden Byers fall and lose their lives near the Shaver Rock area, on the northeast…MORE

Boxer Introduces Legislation to Abolish Electoral College

Boxer Introduces Legislation to Abolish Electoral College

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Outgoing California Senator Barbara Boxer announced her intention to introduce legislation on Tuesday to try and change the voting process. The Democrat with more than two decades of experience in the Senate said she will introduce legislation to eliminate the electoral college. That would allow the popular vote to determine the outcome…MORE

Sheriff Mims Hopes ICE In The Jail Will Be “Model Policy” For Trump

Sheriff Mims Hopes ICE In The Jail Will Be “Model Policy” For Trump

FRESNO (KMJ) — Fresno County’s Sheriff hopes the working relationship between the County Jail and Immigration and Customs Enforcement will serve as a guide for the rest of the country under the upcoming Donald Trump administration. Public figures across the country have already started speaking out against the plans laid out by the President-elect, which…MORE

Arrest For Man Allegedly Annoying SoCal Residents With Air Horn

Arrest For Man Allegedly Annoying SoCal Residents With Air Horn

EL SEGUNDO (KMJ) — Police in southern California have arrested a man who has allegedly been victimizing locals with an air horn. Early Sunday morning El Segundo Police say their Officers heard an extremely loud air-horn sound on the west side of the city. It came after numerous similar reports over several weeks, which also…MORE

Fresno City Councilmembers Propose Plan to Combat Slum Lords

Fresno City Councilmembers Propose Plan to Combat Slum Lords

FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – Fresno City Councilmembers Steve Brandau and Clint Olivier announced a new plan to combat slum-lord housing on Monday, in front of the Summerset Village Apartments. The plan creates an Anti-Slumlord Enforcement Team (ASET) with a landlord-tenant ombudsman, which would be someone residents with complaints can directly contact. Olivier says the plan…MORE

Faster Internet Speeds Could Be Coming With Tech Firm Expansion

Faster Internet Speeds Could Be Coming With Tech Firm Expansion

FRESNO (KMJ) — A multi-million dollar two-company acquisition by a Central Valley based tech firm, could bring fringe benefits to every one its residents. The deal by BCT Consulting is said to cost less than $5 million. It brings ‘TeleDynamic Communications’ and ‘Wireless Fiber Technology’ into the Fresno area. “Even though we’re acquiring companies in…MORE

Suspect Accused of Killing Sheriff’s Deputy Arrested in Lindsay

Suspect Accused of Killing Sheriff’s Deputy Arrested in Lindsay

(KMJ) – The suspect wanted in the murder of a Stanislaus County Sheriff’s Deputy is found and arrested in Tulare County. 36-year old David Machado was arrested by Lindsay Police with the assistance of Tulare County Sheriffs Department around Noon Sunday. Law enforcement officials say Machado was in the area of Lindsay attempting to steal…MORE

2016 Fresno Veteran’s Day Parade Draws Many

2016 Fresno Veteran’s Day Parade Draws Many

FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – Lieutenant Colonel Oliver North was in Fresno, Friday as the Grand Marshall of the 2016 Veteran’s Day Parade. The Parade is a source of pride for the Central Valley – billed as the largest veteran’s parade this side of the Mississippi. The opening ceremony kicked off at 11:00 Friday morning, with…MORE