Category Archives: Local News

Fresno Up Against 238 Others In Bid For Amazon’s HQ2

Fresno Up Against 238 Others In Bid For Amazon’s HQ2

FRESNO (KMJ) — Online retailer Amazon says it has received 238 proposals from areas across North America eager secure the company’s new HQ2. Interested cities and regions, whose locations spread from as far north as Alaska and British Columbia to areas of Central Mexico, all want to be home to the promised $5 billion investment…MORE

Nunes: “Connections Between The Russians And The Democrats”

Nunes: “Connections Between The Russians And The Democrats”

FRESNO (KMj) — Valley Congressman Devin Nunes says there is now evidence of connections between the Russians and the Democrats. The revelation came during his conversation on KMJ with Ray Appleton (click here to hear more). “Everybody knows on the left, the Democrats are quickly finding out what I said in the beginning that there’s…MORE

Wildfires Destroy 34 Calif. Pot Farms, Fundraiser Shut Down

Wildfires Destroy 34 Calif. Pot Farms, Fundraiser Shut Down

SAN FRANCISCO (CNNMoney) – The wildfires scorching Northern California have burned down at least 34 marijuana farms, just as the state prepares to launch a legal recreational marijuana industry. Recovery poses unique challenges for the growers. Because selling marijuana violates federal law, even when it’s allowed by individual states, most farms lack proper insurance and…MORE

Fresno Celebrates Fulton Street Reopening

Fresno Celebrates Fulton Street Reopening

Former Fresno Mayor Ashley Swearengin celebrates the re-opening of Fulton Street alongside Downtown official Craig Scharton.  Photo credit: KMJ (KMJ) The years-long debate is now officially over.  Fulton Mall is no more. Fulton Street is here, again. The street re-opened to traffic Saturday afternoon, five decades after it was transformed into a pedestrian mall.  Thousands…MORE

Dramatic Video of Sonoma Co. Wildfire Evacuation

Dramatic Video of Sonoma Co. Wildfire Evacuation

[van id=”us/2017/10/20/btc-california-wildfire-marquez-newday.cnn”] SANTA ROSA, California (CNN) – Laurie Martinez has slept in a tent every night since a fire ripped through her neighborhood in Santa Rosa, California. She walked several blocks to a local center on Wednesday to find out what help is available and began the process of piecing her life together after the…MORE

Big Brothers Big Sisters Kicks Off “Bigs In Blue” With Fresno Law Enforcement

Big Brothers Big Sisters Kicks Off “Bigs In Blue” With Fresno Law Enforcement

FRESNO, CA (KMJ) -Big Brothers Big Sisters joins forces with Fresno County Law Enforcement to mentor Valley kids. The program Bigs in Blue kicked off at Fresno City Council on Wednesday, October 18th, with Congressman Jim Costa in attendance. Madera was first in the Valley to partner kids with mentors from law agencies, and now…MORE

Fresno Activist Arrested For Fulton Mall Vandalism

Fresno Activist Arrested For Fulton Mall Vandalism

FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – A Fresno activist is arrested for vandalism on the Fulton Mall. 53-year-old Dallas Blanchard is accused of splashing white paint last weekend on new signs just days before the mall is reopening. Lieutenant David Ramsey says Fresno Police arrested him Wednesday October 18th around 9:00p.m. “We were able to tie him…MORE

Fresno Hopes A “Unique” Approach Will Tempt Amazon’s HQ2

Fresno Hopes A “Unique” Approach Will Tempt Amazon’s HQ2

FRESNO (KMJ) — A proposal to encourage Amazon’s second headquarters to the City of Fresno is being billed as an opportunity for the online retailer to become the “ultimate corporate citizen.” “We’ve seen many mayors across the country from Sacramento to Georgia make some very lavish offers…it’s turned into a bidding war and it’s something…MORE

Yosemite Confirms Missing Hiker’s Remains Found In Park

Yosemite Confirms Missing Hiker’s Remains Found In Park

YOSEMITE (KMJ) — Remains found in Yosemite National Park have been identified as those of Alexander Sevier. The member of the U.S. Navy was last seen on May 3rd 2017, and traveled to California alone from his home in Virginia. He was known for taking hikes by himself and was reported missing when he both…MORE