Category Archives: Local News

DMV Reportedly Pulling in $50M a Year Selling Drivers’ Personal Information, VICE Uncovers

DMV Reportedly Pulling in $50M a Year Selling Drivers’ Personal Information, VICE Uncovers

    FRESNO, (KMJ) – The California Department of Motor Vehicles has reportedly been making a heavy profit off of selling the personal information of drivers in the state, according to VICE. A new investigation by VICE has uncovered that drivers names, addresses and car registration information is being sold to certain companies. A document provided…MORE

Fresno County Sheriff’s Office Releases Holiday Tips For Safety

Fresno County Sheriff’s Office Releases Holiday Tips For Safety

  FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – Fresno County Sheriff’s Office releases tips top avoid thefts and break-ins over the holidays. The holiday season is now here, so this is a good time for residents of Fresno County think about ways to protect the stuff you work so hard for all year long. Please incorporate these simple…MORE

Top Climber Emily Harrington Rescued After Falling at Yosemite’s El Capitan

Top Climber Emily Harrington Rescued After Falling at Yosemite’s El Capitan

Top climber Emily Harrington escaped with cuts and bruises after falling on the famous El Capitan peak in Yosemite National Park. The 33-year-old was trying to scale a route on the 3,200-foot granite monolith in California when she fell and “pin balled” on her rope. She was rescued by a number of fellow climbers including…MORE

2 Teens Arrested In Connection With Vandalism, Arson In Merced County

2 Teens Arrested In Connection With Vandalism, Arson In Merced County

MERCED COUNTY, Calif. (KMJ) — Two teenagers were arrested in connection with 18 vandalism cases, two arson cases in Merced County and several vandalism cases in the Turlock area, deputies say. It happened in the evening hours of November 24 in the Hilmar area when victims reported their car tires had been slashed. The Merced County…MORE

2 Arrests Made In Connection To Woman Murdered In Terra Bella

2 Arrests Made In Connection To Woman Murdered In Terra Bella

TERRA BELLA,CA (KMJ) – Tulare County Sheriff’s detectives arrested Ulises Jimenez and Aslyd Santacruz for allegedly being an accessory after the fact in Monday mornings’ shooting. The victim was identified as 20-year-old Esperanza Silva Aldaco from Porterville. She was taken to a hospital where she later died of her injuries. Jimenez and Santacruz, arrested Monday…MORE

Legislator Wants Explanation for Pot-Tax Boost

Legislator Wants Explanation for Pot-Tax Boost

LOS ANGELES (AP) – A California legislator wants the state to explain its recent decision to increase business taxes on the state’s struggling legal marijuana industry. The changes that take effect Jan. 1 are expected to boost prices at the retail counter. Palmdale Republican Tom Lackey says bigger price tags on buds, concentrates and other…MORE

Fresno District Attorney Asking Gov. Newsom to Block Parole of Convicted Murderer

Fresno District Attorney Asking Gov. Newsom to Block Parole of Convicted Murderer

  FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – Fresno County District Attorney Lisa A. Smittcamp is asking Governor Gavin Newsom to block the parole release of convicted murderer David Weidert. The Governor will decide by early December whether or not to overturn the Board of Parole Hearings’ decision in August which found Weidert suitable for parole. Inmate David…MORE

Hanford Woman Facing DUI Charges After High Speed Chase

Hanford Woman Facing DUI Charges After High Speed Chase

(KMJ) – A Hanford woman now faces a series of charges for allegedly leading Fresno County Sheriff’s Deputies on a high speed chase while under the influence of marijuana. The Fresno County Sheriff’s Office says a Deputy began following Laura Walls around 2:30 pm Friday on Highway 43 near Elkhorn Avenue.   She reportedly sped off,…MORE

Longtime KMJ Talent Mark Holste Retires, Goodbye to KMJ’s Michael Reed

Longtime KMJ Talent Mark Holste Retires, Goodbye to KMJ’s Michael Reed

  FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – Friday was a busy day behind the scenes at KMJ, with some of the talents taking on a new journey. The entire staff at Cumulus Media said goodbye to a retiring Mark Holste, after decades with KMJ. The KMJ traffic reporter and radio personality filed his last reports Friday after…MORE