Category Archives: KMJ Top Stories

Fresno Escapee Compared to “Hannibal Lecter”

Fresno Escapee Compared to “Hannibal Lecter”

ORANGE COUNTY, California (CNN) – With three dangerous fugitives still on the run, the anxiety in part of Southern California is palpable. “I’m scared because these people are dangerous, and they may grab you or try to take your car,” said a woman in Westminster who would only identify herself as Carmen. “You just don’t…MORE

Man Hacks City of Hanford to Pay Utility and Cable Bills

Man Hacks City of Hanford to Pay Utility and Cable Bills

(KMJ) – Valley Law Enforcement says between the months of October 2015 and December 2015 nearly $8,000 was fraudulently stolen from a City of Hanford Bank Account. The amounts charged to the city’s account ranged from $8.00 to $650.00. During that time, investigators say 25-year old Kevin Salmon used the stolen funds to make credit…MORE

Poll: Trump Hits New High Toward Nomination

Poll: Trump Hits New High Toward Nomination

WASHINGTON (CNN) – Donald Trump has hit a new high in the race for the Republican nomination, according to a new CNN/ORC Poll, with more than 4-in-10 Republican voters nationwide now saying they back the billionaire. And more than two-thirds of Republicans say he’s the candidate most likely to capture their party’s presidential nomination. Trump…MORE

5 Takeaways from the Democratic Town Hall

5 Takeaways from the Democratic Town Hall

Des Moines, Iowa (CNN) Hillary Clinton says she’s a “proven fighter.” Bernie Sanders says that while experience is important, “it is not the only thing” that Democratic voters should weigh. And Martin O’Malley took off his jacket. Clinton, Sanders and O’Malley made their closing arguments to Iowa voters Monday night during a CNN televised town hall…MORE

Fresno Murder Suspect Found In Oregon

Fresno Murder Suspect Found In Oregon

(KMJ) – A man wanted for the murder of his Fresno County Jail cell mate is found, already in custody, in Oregon. On January 21st , Fresno County Sheriff’s Homicide Detectives booked 54-year old  Gary Poole of Fresno into the Fresno County Jail.  Detectives recently learned Poole was an inmate at the Yamhill County Jail…MORE

Saigon Deli To Shut Fulton Mall Restaurant

Saigon Deli To Shut Fulton Mall Restaurant

Despite customer efforts to save it, Downtown Fulton Mall restaurant Saigon Deli is preparing to close January 29th. Manager Wayne Do says a lack of foot traffic and rising overhead are to blame for the demise of his family’s business. “It’s upsetting because you know, when we first started here there was a lot of…MORE

Fresno Torture Suspect, Nayeri, Among OC Prison Escapees

Fresno Torture Suspect, Nayeri, Among OC Prison Escapees

(CNN) – A manhunt is underway in California for three inmates, including one who is accused of murder and another accused of torture, who escaped an Orange County jail Friday, authorities said. “This was a very sophisticated escape. They cut through a quarter-inch metal plate,” Orange County Sheriff’s Lt. Jeff Hallock said Monday. “They crawled…MORE

Human Trafficking Examined In “Call To Action” Forum

Human Trafficking Examined In “Call To Action” Forum

Sex trafficking is a $32-billion dollar industry, and Fresno is just one site where the human sex trade exists. Victims are all around the city, and are forced into sex work or servitude and child labor. Creating awareness is one step to making positive change, and Fresno County Supervisor Henry Perea is hosting the “Human…MORE

Broncos to Battle Panthers in Super Bowl 50

Broncos to Battle Panthers in Super Bowl 50

CHARLOTTE, North Carolina (CNN) – Peyton Manning isn’t done just yet. Now, the 39-year-old quarterback has another chance to win an NFL championship With Manning’s two touchdown passes to tight end Owen Daniels and a late escape by the Denver Broncos defense, the Broncos defeated the New England Patriots 20-18 in the AFC Championship Game…MORE

Fresno Rallies To Save Peeves Public House

Fresno Rallies To Save Peeves Public House

Fresno rallies around a downtown business after a cry for help from the owner. Craig Scharton has been involved in the revitalization efforts in Downtown Fresno for years… from his work as the former director of the city’s Revitalization Department to his personal investment into downtown. He opened the business “Peeves Public House” on the…MORE