Category Archives: Local News

Valley Gas Prices Seeing Small Declines

Valley Gas Prices Seeing Small Declines

FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ) — A significant decline in crude prices and stronger refinery output has lead to a drop in valley gas prices. AAA reports that Fresno is now averaging $3.93 a gallon; that’s down from $3.99 last week. Statewide, the average is $3.90 — the country’s highest.       Aaron Abeytia Aaron Abeytia anchors…MORE

Automakers Push for Peace Between Feds and State Over Smog Rules

Automakers Push for Peace Between Feds and State Over Smog Rules

  SACRAMENTO (KMJ) – Carmakers are urging the Trump Administration and the state of California to restart negotiations over vehicle mileage standards, trying to avoid a legal battle. KMJ Political Reporter Clint Olivier explains. 17 automakers including Honda, Ford and Mercedes-Benz sent letters Thursday to President Trump and Gov. Newsom, saying a failure to reach agreement…MORE

Fresno County Sheriff’s Deputy Accidentally Hits Man Walking on Highway 99

Fresno County Sheriff’s Deputy Accidentally Hits Man Walking on Highway 99

  FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – A Valley man continues to recover at CRMC after being struck by a Fresno County Sheriff’s vehicle. It happened around midnight on Highway 99 near the 180 in Downtown Fresno. The California Highway Patrol says the 66-year-old man was collecting cans on the side of the freeway when he was…MORE

Man Struck & Killed By Train in Central Fresno

Man Struck & Killed By Train in Central Fresno

  FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – A man is struck and killed Friday morning by an Amtrak train in Central Fresno. Fresno Police say it happened around 8:30a.m. on Van Ness, just North of Shields. Lt. Mark Hudson says the man was in his 40’s or 50″s Lt. Hudson says passengers were on-board the train, which…MORE

Police Seize Meth, Guns Near Tower District, Child Taken into CPS Custody

Police Seize Meth, Guns Near Tower District, Child Taken into CPS Custody

FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ) — Police made major drug bust near Fresno’s Tower District Thursday. Lieutenant Mark Hudson tells KMJ News they had been monitoring a home near Floradora and Glenn, where they also found a 5-year-old child. 44-year-old Jammie Wilson and 26-year-old Cheyanna Lightfoot are now behind bars on several charges, including child cruelty. The child…MORE

Child Struck in School Crosswalk, Fresno Police Looking for Hit & Run Driver

Child Struck in School Crosswalk, Fresno Police Looking for Hit & Run Driver

FRESNO , CA (KMJ) – Fresno Police are looking for a hit and run driver, who struck a child in a school crosswalk. Police say the 10-year-old boy was on his way to Valley Oak Elementary School in Northeast Fresno. Just after 8:00a.m. Thursday morning, he was hit at Champlain and Fort Washington Road. The…MORE

Janz Supporting Fellow Democrat to Challenge Nunes

Janz Supporting Fellow Democrat to Challenge Nunes

  FRESNO (KMJ) – A new candidate is in the race to try and take out Devin Nunes, and he already has a familiar face supporting him. 2018 congressional candidate Andrew Janz has thrown his support behind the latest challenger to 22nd district congressman Devin Nunes. 40-year old financial planner Phil Arballo of Fresno announced…MORE

Merced Fire & Police Cracking Down on Illegal Fireworks

  MERCED, CA (KMJ) – The City of Merced is continuing its Celebrate Safe campaign to cut down on the use of illegal fireworks. With the 4th of July Holiday right around the corner, police and fire are continuing efforts to rid the streets of illegal fireworks with the goal to reduce fires, injuries, noise,…MORE

Fresno Councilmembers meet with AOC, talk Grizzlies and Fresno

Fresno Councilmembers meet with AOC, talk Grizzlies and Fresno

FRESNO (KMJ) – A pair of local lawmakers are on a peacemaking trip… of sorts. Fresno councilmembers Miguel Arias and Esmeralda Soria, in Washington DC to meet with members of congress on a range of Valley issues, but they also made time to check in with New York City Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez. “I think it…MORE