Category Archives: KMJ Top Stories

Madera Couple Behind Bars For Mail Theft

Madera Couple Behind Bars For Mail Theft

A Madera Couple is now behind bars for mail theft. Clovis Police arrested 34-year old John Holmes (below left) and 36-year old Tanya Barnes (below right) on Saturday night after an alert citizen called to report suspicious activity near Tarpey Village. Officers say the resident watched holmes tamper with a mailbox and promptly called police. The…MORE

Fresno Hate Crime Attack Being Investigated

Fresno Hate Crime Attack Being Investigated

Fresno Police and the FBI are in the process of tracking down two men accused of a hate crime. Officers say the victim, 68-year-old Amrik Singh had a beard and was wearing his turban Saturday morning, as he waited for a ride to work near Shields and Brawley. A car with two men inside pulled…MORE

Many Millennials See Christmas As Cultural Not Religious

Many Millennials See Christmas As Cultural Not Religious

Has Christmas become more about Santa than religion? Many Millennials see Christmas as more cultural than religious holiday The Pew Research Center finds 9-in-10 Millennials say they take part in Christmas, but only 4-in-10 say they do so mainly as a religious holiday, Millennials are less religious than older Americans and less likely to identify…MORE

Meth Lab Busted In Southeast Fresno

Meth Lab Busted In Southeast Fresno

An investigation into a report of shots fired just before midnight December 23rd, in Southeast Fresno, leads to a meth lab bust by Fresno County Sheriff’s Deputies. The shots were fired at North and Peach, where eight adults were BBQ and targeting shooting. During that time, deputies did a sweep to make sure everyone was…MORE

Arsenal Of Weapons, Drugs, Bomb Ingredients Seized In Central Fresno

Arsenal Of Weapons, Drugs, Bomb Ingredients Seized In Central Fresno

An arsenal of weapons, drugs and bomb ingredients are seized in a Central Fresno home. Explosions were heard and that caused the search Wednesday, December 23rd. Fresno Police officers responded to the 100 block of East Andrews Avenue and spoke to neighbors who identified a house on the block by Palm and Shields. Homeowner Alan…MORE

KMJ & NORAD Help You Track Santa

KMJ & NORAD Help You Track Santa

(KMJ) – NORAD -the North American Aerospace Defense Command- is tracking Santa for the 60th consecutive year. And if you and your family want to see to the up-to-the second progress of Mr. Kris Kringle, just click on this link: http://www.noradsanta.org/ And Merry Christmas from all of us here at KMJ.MORE

The Right Way To Gift A Christmas Pet

The Right Way To Gift A Christmas Pet

(KMJ) December 24th, 2015 – It’s Christmas Eve and some will be thinking of putting a Christmas pet under the tree, but sticking a brand new pet into your family without introductions might not be the best idea. Local shelters say by January, many of the cute Christmas animals turn out to be more than…MORE

Innovate Fresno State Program Looking For Valley Entrepreneurs

Innovate Fresno State Program Looking For Valley Entrepreneurs

2016 is a good time to get that start-up business idea launched, and the “Innovate Fresno State” program is hoping to help Valley entrepreneurs. Linking ventures with potential funding, the program will benefit startups and help grow existing businesses. Under the Lyles Center at Fresno State, Iinnovate’s participants have been provided with program leadership, as…MORE

Gerawan Farming Shutting Down Table Grape Operations

Gerawan Farming Shutting Down Table Grape Operations

FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ) — Gerawan Farming will shut down its table grape operations in 2016. The Reedley-based company, which is one of Fresno County’s largest growers, has issued layoff notices. More than 2,500 workers will be affected. An attorney for Gerawan says the decision has nothing to do with their dispute with the UFW and…MORE

Santa’s Reindeer Cleared To Enter California

Santa’s Reindeer Cleared To Enter California

Santa’s Reindeer have been cleared to enter California. The signature on the paperwork reads “K. Kringle.” The permit application was filed in person by a rotund, jolly man with a red suit, a white beard, and a pocketful of candy canes. State veterinarian Dr. Annette Jones granted a 24-hour permit clearing all brand inspection and…MORE