Category Archives: Local News

Parole Allowed for Killer Who Buried Clovis Disabled Man Alive
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) – California Gov. Gavin Newsom has allowed the parole release of a killer who served four decades in prison for the murder of a developmentally disabled man who was burie...
Cumulus Media Aug 09, 2021

Suspected DUI Driver Posts Bond After Deadly Wreck
FRESNO, CA (KMJ) Mlakey Ghaleb Jaber posted bond and was released from jail over the weekend after a deadly crash in northeast Fresno. The 19 year old was arrested for DUI and gross vehicular manslaug...
Cumulus Media Aug 09, 2021

Local Guitar Legend Bruce Conte Passes Away
FRESNO, CA (KMJ) Bruce Conte has passed away after a long battle with Leukemia. The local guitarist and vocalist was born in Sanger and grew up in Fresno. He found his biggest musical success in the &...
Cumulus Media Aug 09, 2021

Wildfire Smoke Continues to Impact Valley Air Quality
(KMJ) – Despite no major wild fire burning near the Central Valley, wild fire smoke continues to impact our air quality. And, the Valley Air District says they will continue to do so unti...
Cumulus Media Aug 09, 2021

Gov. Newsom Updates Efforts to Prevent Wildfires in California
[ns-video id=”616c06d5306297c74b257e5c0dcf1e1″ publisher=”22180″] FRESNO, CA (KMJ) Gov. Gavin Newsom visited Glenn County on Wednesday, the site of last year’s massive Au...
Cumulus Media Aug 04, 2021

“Painful Moment”: Calif. Water Restricted for Valley Farmers
California water regulators voted Tuesday to restrict water access for thousands of Central Valley farmers as the state endures a severe drought. The California State Water Board unanimously agreed to...
Cumulus Media Aug 04, 2021
Sheriff’s Office Now Investigating Fatal Stabbing in Mendota
(Photo courtesy: Fresno County Sheriff’s Office) (KMJ) – The Fresno County Sheriff’s Office is now investigating a deadly stabbing in the City of Mendota. Here’s the informatio...
Cumulus Media Aug 04, 2021

Poll: Recall Vote Near Dead Heat, Elder Holds Big GOP Lead
FRESNO, CA (KMJ) According to a newly released poll, Gov. Newsom is holding on to a slim 2 point lead to retain his office and stave off a recall effort. The survey from Inside California Politics/Eme...
Cumulus Media Aug 03, 2021

Lightning Strike Kills Hiker on John Muir Trail
FRESNO, CA (KMJ) A Fresno man was killed Friday after being struck by lightning while hiking on John Muir Trail. The victim has been identified as 37 year old Nicholas Torchia. Witnesses say fast-movi...
Cumulus Media Aug 03, 2021

Homicide Suspect Wounded in South Valley Officer Involved Shooting
(Photo courtesy: Tulare County Sheriff’s Office) (KMJ) – An anonymous tip to the Tulare County Sheriff’s Office helps its deputies track down a wanted homicide suspect. 31-year-old R...
Cumulus Media Aug 03, 2021
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