Category Archives: KMJ Top Stories

WANTED – Hit & Run Driver Who Injured Burn Center Doctor

WANTED – Hit & Run Driver Who Injured Burn Center Doctor

The doctor who worked on injured Fire Captain Pete Dern – now needs help, himself – the victim of a hit & run.. Dr. William Dominic is the Director of the Leon S. Peters Burn Center at CRMC. “William J. Dominic, MD, FACS, is a Clinical Professor, Department of Surgery at the University of California San Francisco…MORE

Research Group: ‘CA Water 4 All’ Measure Facing “Almost Certain Defeat”

Research Group: ‘CA Water 4 All’ Measure Facing “Almost Certain Defeat”

FRESNO (KMJ) — A measure which would divert funds outlined for the state’s high speed rail project, and use it to pay for more accessible water, may not have enough support to go through. The California Water Alliance’s ‘CA Water 4 All’ measure aims to use bullet train money to pay for improved water storage,…MORE

KMJ’s Ray Appleton Honored, Tells Story of Greased Watermelon & Nazi Doctor

KMJ’s Ray Appleton Honored, Tells Story of Greased Watermelon & Nazi Doctor

(KMJ)  The Ides of March proved to be a lovely day for KMJ’s Ray Appleton. On Tuesday evening, KMJ’s legendary talk show host was honored as the Boy Scouts Sequoia Council Citizen of the Year. The event at Pardini’s drew more than 100 local dignitaries, friends and family members. Fresno Mayor Ashley Swearengin, Ray’s son…MORE

Obama Nominates Garland for SCOTUS

Obama Nominates Garland for SCOTUS

(CNN) – President Barack Obama’s decision to nominate Merrick Garland to the Supreme Court Wednesday morning means that at long last, the oft-short-listed candidate finally gets his shot. Garland is the chief judge for the Washington, D.C. appeals court, appointed by President Bill Clinton. A former clerk for Justice William Brennan, he’s served in private…MORE

Visalia Man Charged with Attempted Murder In Gang Shooting

Visalia Man Charged with Attempted Murder In Gang Shooting

(KMJ) – A 19-year-old Visalia man is charged  with attempted murder for a February gang-related shooting.   Back on February 28th, Visalia police responded  to the Riverway Sports Park, just north of Dinuba Boulevard and Riggin Avenue, around 3:30 p.m. for a shooting.  Officers were told that an argument occurred between the victim and the suspect…MORE

Urgent Need For O Negative Blood Donors In Valley

Trauma Centers used a substantial amount of blood over the past 48 hours and they are trying to catch up. “Central California Blood Center is the sole provider for blood for the five county area in the Ventral Valley and we service 30 hospitals, each and every day we need to collect 200-300 pints of…MORE

Fresno PD Wants To Cook You Lunch, Wednesday – To Help Little Elliot

Fresno PD Wants To Cook You Lunch, Wednesday – To Help Little Elliot

What are your lunch plans for Wednesday, March 16th? The Fresno PD would like you to cook for you… Cops – Cooking…. it’s all to help Crime Tech Matt Shafers 2 1/2 year old son. Matt Shafer has worked for the crime scene investigation bureau since 2008. “His son Elliot was born blind from a…MORE

Valley Small Business Owners Campaigning For Changes To ADA

Valley Small Business Owners Campaigning For Changes To ADA

FRESNO (KMJ) — More than 200 small business owners from all over California, including some from the valley, are descending on Sacramento on Tuesday to end what they call lawsuit abuse. The group want relief from what they describe as “unwarranted lawsuits”, that force them to settle violations of the Americans with Disabilities Act, without…MORE

Central Unified Bringing Vision To Students

Central Unified Bringing Vision To Students

Free vision screenings and glasses for Central Unified Pre-school and Elementary students. The Tzu Chi Mobile Vision Unit is coming to Teague Elementary on Wednesday, March 16, 2016, to perform vision screenings and bring glasses to pre-school and 1st grade students in need. “Sometimes kids don’t even realize that they have vision issues, and when…MORE

Debate for 31st Assembly Race Planned at FCC

Debate for 31st Assembly Race Planned at FCC

(KMJ) – Fresno City College will host a debate in the special election for 31st State Assembly District. The Associated Student Government at the college is sponsoring the two-hour debate, which is scheduled to take place at the college’s Old Administration Building Auditorium at 4 p.m. March 16. ASG Student Trustee Cody Sedano and Legislative Vice…MORE