Category Archives: KMJ Top Stories

Suspects Get Away In Clovis Home Invasion Robbery

Suspects Get Away In Clovis Home Invasion Robbery

Shortly after 8 a.m. Wednesday morning, Clovis Police received a call reporting an armed robbery. Armed suspects entered the residence by smashing a rear window where the victims were sleeping. The assailants were armed with handguns and were wearing hoodies, masks and bandanas. Fortunately, no one was hurt. The thieves ransacked the residence taking personal…MORE

Hanford Man Leads Police On Chase

Hanford Man Leads Police On Chase

  A Hanford man racks-up quite a few charges — evading police, felony vandalism, assault with a deadly weapon, and obstruction of a peace officer. Just after 9:00, Tuesday night, Hanford police officers were in the area of White and Cameron when they saw a gray Honda driving recklessly. Prior to this, two separate reports…MORE

Could Halloween Face Paint Be Toxic For Your Kids?

Could Halloween Face Paint Be Toxic For Your Kids?

  Could that Halloween face paint be toxic for your kids? This Halloween – could you be smearing poison onto your child’s face? Some Halloween make up can filled with chemicals, and the FDA does not require companies to list heavy metals or harmful ingredients on product labels. Tests from back in 2009 by the…MORE

VP BIDEN NOT RUNNING FOR PRESIDENT

VP BIDEN NOT RUNNING FOR PRESIDENT

(KMJ) Vice President Joe Biden will not be a candidate for President.  During an impromptu speech in the White House Rose Garden, Biden said the window “has closed”. Cover Photo Credit: Washington Post   By Stephen Collinson CNN Vice President Joe Biden ended months of intense speculation about his political future on Wednesday by announcing…MORE

Celebration Planned for Doc Buchanan

Celebration Planned for Doc Buchanan

(KMJ) – A celebration honoring the life and legacy of Clovis Unified founding Superintendent Floyd “Doc” Buchanan will be held Thursday at Buchanan High School. It’s located at 1560 North Minnewawa Avenue in Clovis. Memorabilia, photos and a short video will be displayed at the celebration which begins at 4:30 p.m. Visitors are also encouraged…MORE

“Jungle” Jack Hanna to Visit Chaffee Zoo

“Jungle” Jack Hanna to Visit Chaffee Zoo

(KMJ) – “Jungle” Jack Hanna is coming to Fresno as a guest speaker for the Valley Town Hall lecture series. Hanna will share his unique animal experiences and will also highlight his presentation with a variety of video clips and inspirational stories that deal with issues of conservation, travel and wildlife. This event – held…MORE

White House Threatens to Veto Bill Targeting Sanctuary Cities

White House Threatens to Veto Bill Targeting Sanctuary Cities

Aaron Abeytia Aaron Abeytia anchors afternoon newscasts on News/Talk 580 & 105.9 KMJ. Read More…   Listen to the report as aired on News/Talk 580 AM & 105.9 FM KMJ FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ) — The White House is threatening to veto Senate legislation, which would cut off law enforcement grants to “sanctuary cities,” who shield residents from…MORE

Council Members Brand & Baines Introduce “School Liaison Act.”

Council Members Brand & Baines Introduce “School Liaison Act.”

Council members Lee Brand & Oliver Baines introduce the “School Liaison Act” resolution. Fresno City Councilmembers Lee Brand and Oliver Baines announced a resolution they will be bringing forward for City Council approval at their October 29th meeting, which will develop policies to improve communications between the City and local school governing boards. The “School…MORE

Fresno County Public Safety Association Appeals For Election Re-run

Fresno County Public Safety Association Appeals For Election Re-run

Local correctional and other safety officers will be having another election to decertify from their union. From correctional, child support and security officers to program techs – about 900 members are trying to leave the Service Employees Union, but voter packets were inadvertently mailed out early two days early. “As a result, employees have to…MORE

Fresno Police Officer Shoots Suspect After Knife Attack

Fresno Police Officer Shoots Suspect After Knife Attack

The Fresno Police Department speaks about an OIS (Officer Involved Shooting) in Fresno. On Sunday around 3:00am, the officer shot 28 year-old Krikor Ekizian, who entered two homes – one was the home of his uncle – where he stabbed the 58 year old man multiple times. “It was extremely dark and again, the officer assumed the suspect…MORE