Category Archives: KMJ Top Stories

Blood Donors Needed Before Holidays

Blood Donors Needed Before Holidays

There are going to be more travelers on the roads this year, and that means the potential for more accidents. The Central California Blood Center says it’s critical to have more donors come in – it might be someone you love that needs blood. The blood center is hoping to increase their blood supply before…MORE

Family of Five Killed in South Valley Plane Crash

Family of Five Killed in South Valley Plane Crash

(KMJ) –  Five people were killed Saturday when their single-engine plane crashed in an almond orchard south of Bakersfield The Kern County Sheriff’s Department says the victims’ bodies were recovered from the crash scene in the orchard near Panama Lane and Buena Vista Road.   The coroner’s office has yet released the identities of the victims.…MORE

Trump on Hillary Clinton: “She Lies Like Crazy”

Trump on Hillary Clinton: “She Lies Like Crazy”

(CNN) – Republican front-runner Donald Trump fired back at Democratic candidate Hillary Clinton after she said ISIS was using video of his comments about Muslims and Islam as a recruiting tool. During the Democratic presidential debate Saturday night, Clinton alleged Trump was “becoming ISIS’ best recruiter” based on his call to ban Muslims from entering…MORE

Parlier Woman Kidnapped, Sexually Assaulted

Parlier Woman Kidnapped, Sexually Assaulted

(KMJ)  Parlier Police are on the hunt for a man accused of kidnapping a woman Saturday night, forcing her into his car and sexually assaulting her. The victim tells Parlier PD the incident happened near First St. and J St just before 7pm. She says the suspect forced her into the car at gunpoint and…MORE

Kern Co. Plane Crash Kills 5

Kern Co. Plane Crash Kills 5

(KMJ)  The FAA is investigating a deadly plane crash south of Bakersfield. Investigators say all five people on board were killed.  The single engine aircraft was headed from San Jose to Henderson, NV. Witnesses say the plane clipped power lines as it rapidly descended Saturday afternoon, causing a power outage in the area.MORE

DUI Collision Trailer Dedicated to Victims’ Family

DUI Collision Trailer Dedicated to Victims’ Family

Fresno Police announced the new DUI Collision Trailer is being dedicated to the family who donated the car inside. Anthony Monreal was there with his family at the dedication inside Valdez Hall, where the vehicle was being displayed. On January 25, 2014, his mother and two aunts were killed when the drunk driver crossed the…MORE

Fresno Sheriff’s Heroes Blood Drive At Sierra Vista

Fresno Sheriff’s Heroes Blood Drive At Sierra Vista

Fresno County Sheriff Margaret Mims kicks off the Fresno County Sheriff’s Office Heroes Blood Drive. Sheriff Mims says she wants to see you there to help give the greatest gift of all this holiday season -life… by donating blood. The blood drive continues at Sierra Vista Mall – room 115 (near the kohls) until Wednesday,…MORE

Trevino Family Donates 25K To Fresno State Food Bank

A planned gift is giving to Fresno State’s Food Bank. “31% of our (fresno state) students surveyed are facing some sort of food insecurity.” -Jessica Medina, Coordinator, Food Security Project. THat’s Jessica Medina, the Coordinator of the Food Security Project at Fresno State, says right now, more than 48,000 people are fed annually, Medina says…MORE

Earthquake Proof Bed Could Shake Up The Market

Earthquake Proof Bed Could Shake Up The Market

FRESNO (KMJ) — What’s being billed as an ‘earthquake bed’, which protects its occupant inside a metal cocoon, is the product of a Chinese inventor. The idea is to shield the sleeping person from falling debris while they’re still asleep. When the ground begins to rumble, the bed folds up and places the occupant inside…MORE

Applebee’s Employee Returns $32,000 Cash

Applebee’s Employee Returns $32,000 Cash

If you found a bag of money – what would you do? An honest Applebee’s server did the right thing – he turned it in. The money was found at the restaurant chain’s Cedar and Herndon location.     Carrie Hellyer, the Area Manager for Applebee’s, says the employee, who wishes to remain anonymous, gave…MORE