Category Archives: KMJ Top Stories

Hundreds of New Homes and Sports Park Coming to City of Sanger

Hundreds of New Homes and Sports Park Coming to City of Sanger

SANGER, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — Preparations have begun for the construction of nearly 500 new homes in Sanger. The major project will be located on North and Bethel avenues, near Saint Mary’s Catholic Church. A total of 490 single-family homes will be built. The development will take place in four phases. Part of the first phase is…MORE

Popular Russian Tribute Band Returning to Visalia for Concert

Popular Russian Tribute Band Returning to Visalia for Concert

KINGSBURG, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — A Russian band has been overwhelmed by the support from American audiences, especially in the Valley. With their spot on sounds of Chicago, Leonid and Friends can’t wait to get back to Visalia. “Beautful, beautiful town. Not very big but very unique. Unique yes, quaint. The Fox Theater, I remember it,” said…MORE

Tulare County Teen Arrested for String of Smash & Grab Burglaries

Tulare County Teen Arrested for String of Smash & Grab Burglaries

TULARE COUNTY, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — A 14-year-old boy is in police custody for a second time following a string of smash-and-grab burglaries targeting Tulare County businesses. Authorities say the teen crashed stolen vehicles into the stores before he and others took off with cash. The latest thefts happened Wednesday at the Tipton Dollar General and the…MORE

Controversial Bill has Arambula on the Defensive

Controversial Bill has Arambula on the Defensive

FRESNO, CA (KMJ) AB 1840, authored by Assemblyman Joaquin Arambula (D-Fresno) has created a firestorm across the Golden State. In essence, the legislation would extend home-buying assistance to qualified illegal immigrants of up to $150,000 – outraging conservatives. A handful of Senate democrats also voted “no”, but it passed none-the-less 25-14. Gov. Newsom has not…MORE

Final Performances to Wrap Up Big Fresno Fair

Final Performances to Wrap Up Big Fresno Fair

TABLE MOUNTAIN CONCERT SERIES LINE-UP Tickets will go on sale September 2, as part of an exclusive Big Fair Fan Club Pre-sale FRESNO, CA, August 28, 2024 The Big Fresno Fair is excited to announce the final two acts as part of their concert series line-up with Mariachi Divas de Cindy Shea (10/5) and The All-American Rejects (10/10) as part of the Table…MORE

Motorcyclist Killed in Suspected DUI Crash in Clovis, Police Say

Motorcyclist Killed in Suspected DUI Crash in Clovis, Police Say

CLOVIS, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — Police are investigating a deadly crash involving a motorcycle in Clovis. It happened just before 11 am Wednesday near Barstow and Stanford. Officers say a woman driving a red SUV made a left turn, colliding with a motorcyclist. The man on the bike was killed, and the female driver was arrested for…MORE

Suspected Child Predator Nabbed by Visalia PD

Suspected Child Predator Nabbed by Visalia PD

VISALIA, Calif. (KFSN) — A man suspected of sexually assaulting a teenage girl was arrested in Visalia on Wednesday. The assault happened just after 8:45 a.m. in the area of Giddings Street and Wren Avenue. Police say the girl was walking home when a man began following her and attacked her. She was able to…MORE

Report: Steve Hilton Considering Governor Bid

Report: Steve Hilton Considering Governor Bid

FRESNO, CA (KMJ) A familiar voice to the KMJ audience is reportedly considering a bid for California Governor. Steve Hilton, who regularly appears on The Ray Appleton Show, is in “deep discussions” to launch a Gubernatorial campaign to replace Gavin Newsom when he’s termed out in two years – sources tell Politico.com. Coincidentally, the former…MORE

Second Elephant Born At Fresno Chaffee Zoo 

Second Elephant Born At Fresno Chaffee Zoo 

FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — The Fresno Chaffee Zoo is celebrating another bundle of joy in the elephant enclosure.  A second African elephant calf is now part of the herd.  Mother, Amahle gave birth early Monday morning.  Zoo keepers say both mom and baby are doing well and will continue to be monitored.  This news comes…MORE

Registered Sex Offender Accused Of Approaching Students In Kingsburg 

Registered Sex Offender Accused Of Approaching Students In Kingsburg 

KINGSBURG, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — Kingsburg police are urging families to be on alert after they say a registered sex offender approached high school students.  Officers received a report on Monday about a man in a car asking a student to come over to him in the area of Kern and Eighth.  A second report also…MORE