Category Archives: Local News

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

What Election? California Democrats Worry Over Recall Apathy
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) – California Gov. Gavin Newsom should survive the recall election against him if he can convince Democrats to come out to vote. But that may not be as easy as it sounds. ...
Cumulus Media Aug 02, 2021

Man Arrested in Connection to Fatal Hit-and-Run Crash in Fresno
Booking photo of 23-year-old Kong Vang. Photo: Fresno Police Department FRESNO CA (KMJ) - A man has been arrested in connection to a deadly hit-and-run crash on July 10th in Fresno. Police were...
Cumulus Media Jul 28, 2021
Poll
Daily Buzz Question: 10.17.2025
In your opinion, do Republicans have California Derangement Syndrome?
Yes
No
Voting Ends: Oct 19, 2025 | 7:00 PM