Category Archives: KMJ Top Stories

New FBI Probe into Clinton’s Emails Center on Weiner’s Sexting

New FBI Probe into Clinton’s Emails Center on Weiner’s Sexting

(CNN/KMJ) – FBI Director James Comey said Friday the bureau is reviewing new emails related to Hillary Clinton’s time as secretary of state, according to a letter sent to eight congressional committee chairmen, a surprise development with 11 days until the election. After recommending this year that the Department of Justice not press charges against…MORE

UPDATE – Orosi Bank Robber Now In Custody

UPDATE – Orosi Bank Robber Now In Custody

(KMJ) – The Tulare County Sheriff’s Office confirms the man who used a handgun to rob the Bank of the West in Orosi just before noon Thursday has been caugt. He is identified as 40-year old Isidro Hernandez. Deputies say he was found and arrested outside of his Orosi home thanks to tips from the…MORE

Search For Missing Hiker Put On Hold Due To Weather

Search For Missing Hiker Put On Hold Due To Weather

FRESNO (KMJ) — A pause in the search effort at Sequoia & Kings Canyon National Park – for a hiker who hasn’t been in contact for almost two weeks. Robert ‘Bob’ Woodie was last heard of on October 15th when he electronically ‘checked in’ – near Barret Lakes. The 74 year old’s actions since then…MORE

Death Penalty Sought For Palm Springs Cop Killer

Death Penalty Sought For Palm Springs Cop Killer

(CNN) – Riverside County District Attorney Mike Hestrin will pursue the death penalty against the man accused of killing two police officers in Palm Springs, California. John Hernandez Felix is accused of ambushing the officers on October 8 as they responded to a family disturbance call from a woman who said she was Felix’s mother.…MORE

Entire Fresno County Under Citrus Quarantine

Entire Fresno County Under Citrus Quarantine

FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – All of Fresno County is now under a citrus quarantine over a tiny bug able to wipe out an entire crop. The Asian citrus psyllid remains a huge concern for Valley growers. The bugs are the size of a grain of rice but can carry a disease called HLB (huanglongbing) that…MORE

DMV Still Affected By Computer Outage

DMV Still Affected By Computer Outage

California DMV offices are still affected by a computer outage on Monday, and it’s impacting offices in the Central Valley. As of 10am Wednesday, these offices are still affected by the outage: Arleta Arvin Auburn Bakersfield (F Street) Bell Gardens Bellflower Brawley Carmichael Chula Vista Clovis Compton Concord Costa Mesa Daly City El Cerrito El…MORE

Defense Sec. Halts Bonus Clawbacks on Calif. National Guard

Defense Sec. Halts Bonus Clawbacks on Calif. National Guard

(CNN) – Secretary of Defense Ash Carter said Wednesday he is suspending “all efforts to collect reimbursement” from improperly awarded enlistment bonuses given to some member of the California National Guard, following outrage from veterans and their families over attempts to recover the money 10 years after it was disbursed. “I have ordered the Defense…MORE

Horse Therapy Helping People With Dementia

Horse Therapy Helping People With Dementia

  A research program that has already helped people with dementia by having them interact with horses is launching at U.C. Davis. People undergoing early stage dementia and mild cognitive impairment along with their caregivers will be paired with horses in hopes of improving the patients’ demeanor and communication skills. Initial results conducted at Stanford Universtiy found…MORE

Sheriff Mims, Religious Leaders Oppose Prop 64

Sheriff Mims, Religious Leaders Oppose Prop 64

FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – The Fresno County Sheriff joined religious leaders on Tuesday to say “no” to Proposition 64. The measure would legalize regulated use of marijuana – for people over 21 years of age – in the Golden state. The state would impose taxes on sales and cultivation.  Those against the measure say even…MORE

Plans Being Made For Potential Arrival Of Syrian Refugees In Fresno

Plans Being Made For Potential Arrival Of Syrian Refugees In Fresno

FRESNO (KMJ) — As many as 150 Syrian refugees could be coming to the City of Fresno. That number is a part of the 4.7 million people which the United Nations estimates have left the middle eastern country following the outbreak of Civil War in 2011. That number is greater than the population of Oregon.…MORE