Category Archives: KMJ Top Stories

Fresno State Women’s Basketball Rewarding “A” Students

Fresno State Women’s Basketball Rewarding “A” Students

(KMJ) – If you know a student who got an “a” on their report card- Fresno State Women’s Basketball has a reward for them, November 23rd. It’s called “Bring your ‘A’ game.” Fresno State is granting free admission to kindergarten through 8th grade students who bring their report card to the women’s basketball game. But…MORE

Memorial Fund for American Student Slain In Paris

Memorial Fund for American Student Slain In Paris

A memorial fund has been set up in honor of student Nohemi Gonzalez. The 23 year-old was among the casualties of the Paris terrorist attack, Friday the 13th. She was a design student at Fresno State’s sister campus CSU Long Beach. Organizers are asking for contributions for Nohemi’s family to help ease the burden of…MORE

Brussels Remains on High Alert Due to Terror Threat

Brussels Remains on High Alert Due to Terror Threat

BRUSSELS, Belgium (CNN) – Brussels remained under extremely heavy security Monday after police carried out raids around the Belgian capital amid warnings of possible terrorist attacks similar to those that killed 130 people in Paris 10 days ago. Sixteen people were arrested in raids Sunday across Brussels and in Charleroi, another Belgian city, said federal…MORE

The Weeknd, Nicki Minaj, Taylor Swift Win Big at AMA’s

The Weeknd, Nicki Minaj, Taylor Swift Win Big at AMA’s

(CNN) – The Microsoft Theater in downtown Los Angeles buzzed with music stars of all genres for the American Music Awards on Sunday night. It was a huge success for Nicki Minaj and The Weeknd, who both took home several awards. Justin Bieber, along with Skrillex and Diplo, won the collaboration of the year award.…MORE

Trump: NJ Cheered on 9/11, Monitor Mosques

Trump: NJ Cheered on 9/11, Monitor Mosques

WASHINGTON (CNN) – Donald Trump said Sunday he’d monitor select mosques, bring back waterboarding and keep refugees on a watch list. When pressed, he also agreed with a proposal to bar people on terror watch lists from buying guns. In an interview on ABC’s “This Week,” the Republican presidential front-runner said that in the wake…MORE

Fresno Police Continue to Search for Missing Man

Fresno Police Continue to Search for Missing Man

(KMJ) – The Fresno Police Department continues to seek the public’s help in locating a missing person. Officers say 59-year old Rodney Kemp last spoke with his daughter on November 17th. She has since tried to contact Kemp on his cell phone, but it goes to voicemail. The Fresno County Sheriff’s Department found Kemp’s vehicle…MORE

Final Eviction For Mendota Homeless Encampment

Final Eviction For Mendota Homeless Encampment

November 20, 2105 (KMJ) – A final eviction came Friday of a homeless encampment in the county limits of Mendota on property owned by Westlands Water District. The order was carried out by the Fresno Country Sheriff’s Office Civil Unit. Sheriff Margaret Mims and six deputies handed out the eviction notices along with Animal Control officers,…MORE

Old Homes Getting New Life Thanks To City Of Fresno Scheme

Old Homes Getting New Life Thanks To City Of Fresno Scheme

FRESNO (KMJ) — Investors looking to bring old abandoned properties in the City of Fresno back up to code now have support from the city’s ‘Code Lien Waiver Program’ It cancels out up to $50,000 in property fines, citations, and unpaid code enforcement fees if a new owner comes in and wants to restore it.…MORE

Triple Murder Suspect Dead After Oakland Standoff

Triple Murder Suspect Dead After Oakland Standoff

(KMJ) – A man suspected of homicides in Fresno, Sacramento and Livermore is believed to have taken his own life after a lengthy standoff with police in Oakland. Police say 18-year old Jason Brown barricaded himself inside a Motel Six in East Oakland just after five o’clock Thursday night. Early Friday morning, officers say they…MORE