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Fresno Pastor Critically Injured in Fall, Family Asks Community to Pray

Fresno Pastor Critically Injured in Fall, Family Asks Community to Pray

FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – A Fresno pastor with deep ties to the community is in critical condition after he fell last week. The family of Pastor H. Spees says he fell on Wednesday, while in Florida, and suffered a head injury His family has flown to be with him. Spees is currently in a Level…MORE

Assembly Public Safety Committee Will Hold Special Hearing on Fentanyl Bills

Assembly Public Safety Committee Will Hold Special Hearing on Fentanyl Bills

SACRAMENTO, CA (KMJ) – On Thursday morning, Assembly Democrats approved a special hearing of the Assembly Public Safety Committee to hear five fentanyl bills that they refused to hear previously. Previously, Assembly Public Safety Committee Chairman, Jones-Sawyer, a democrat from Los Angeles, had announced that the committee would refuse to hear any more bills combating…MORE

‘Vigil and Rally For Justice’ For Hoover High Student Killed in Hit and Run

‘Vigil and Rally For Justice’ For Hoover High Student Killed in Hit and Run

FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – A vigil and rally for justice will be held at Hoover High School on Wednesday at the site where a teenager was killed in a hit and run, last October. Family, friends, and fellow students of hit-and-run victim Rashad Al-Hakim Jr. will gather at Hoover High School March 1st at 4:00pm.…MORE

Bullard Mom Updates KMJ After Daughter’s Attack on Campus

Bullard Mom Updates KMJ After Daughter’s Attack on Campus

FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – Video of the attack on February 14th was posted online. A girl being punched, dragged to the ground and kicked by another student. The Bullard High School mom, who says it was her daughter under attack by another girl on campus, speaks to KMJ’s Afternoon Drive with an update. With experience…MORE

Body Of 86-year-old Ulysses Carr Found 5 Miles From Home, After 39 Day Search

Body Of 86-year-old Ulysses Carr Found 5 Miles From Home, After 39 Day Search

FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – The body of 86-year-old Ulysses Carr has been found –five miles away from his house after more than a month of searching. Carr went missing November 25, 2022 after leaving his home in Southwest Fresno. He had gone on one of his regular walks and was last seen around 8:00 a.m.…MORE

Man Sentenced 45 Years For Murder of Ex-Girlfriend, Found in Firebaugh Aquaduct

Man Sentenced 45 Years For Murder of Ex-Girlfriend, Found in Firebaugh Aquaduct

FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – A man from Tracy is sentenced for killing his ex-girlfriend, who was found dead in Fresno county, seven years ago. On July 30, 2015, Fresno County Sheriff Deputies found the body of 20-year-old Megan Troen, floating in the California Aquaduct by West Nees and I-5 in the Firebaugh area. She had…MORE

Newsom Announces $50,000 Rewards for Unsolved Murders in Fresno, Bakersfield, Alameda Co. & Santa Paula 

Newsom Announces $50,000 Rewards for Unsolved Murders in Fresno, Bakersfield, Alameda Co. & Santa Paula 

SACRAMENTO – Governor Gavin Newsom on Wednesday announced the availability of four $50,000 rewards for information leading to an arrest and conviction for the murders of Lamar Murphy in Alameda County; Jessica Martinez in Bakersfield; Kyrin Wright in Fresno; and Eric Velasquez in Santa Paula. Under California law, law enforcement agencies may ask the Governor to…MORE

California’s Population Shrinks,  Again

California’s Population Shrinks, Again

FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – California’s population shrinks, again. The state population declined 0.3% last year, losing 117, 552 residents between Jan. of 2021 and 2022, according to the State’s Department of Finance. California’s total population is now 39,185,605 residents. Most counties lost population, including Los Angeles, San Diego and Orange. Population growth remained strong in…MORE