Category Archives: Local News

Fresno Cell Phone Store Manager Removes Panel – Finds Man In Ceiling

Fresno Cell Phone Store Manager Removes Panel – Finds Man In Ceiling

FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – A man is caught in South East Fresno after allegedly trying to break into a cell phone store through the roof. It was just after 1:00pm on Tuesday that Fresno Police say they got the call from the manager of the Cricket Store on the 3200 block of East Tulare Street.…MORE

“Much Needed” SB 1 Repair Unveiled For Highway 99 In Fresno

“Much Needed” SB 1 Repair Unveiled For Highway 99 In Fresno

FRESNO (KMJ) — The plan to resurface a Fresno section of Highway 99 is just one part of a number of projects Caltrans says are being accelerated with funds due to be generated by SB 1. “SB 1 will allow Caltrans to catch up on years of unfunded maintenance needs that have plagued our roadways,…MORE

Berkeley Study Blames Nevada Gun Shows for Violence in CA

Berkeley Study Blames Nevada Gun Shows for Violence in CA

FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ) — A new UC Berkeley study claims gun-related deaths and injuries increase by 70 percent of in areas of California, following gun shows in neighboring Nevada, where there are fewer regulations. Researchers say rates of firearm injuries remain steady after shows in the Golden State, which they attribute to tougher restrictions. The most…MORE

Gang Member Nabbed with Loaded Gun, Baby in Car

Gang Member Nabbed with Loaded Gun, Baby in Car

(KMJ)  Fresno Police say Mirella Ponce had her infant child and two other gang members in the car with her when she was pulled over Monday on E. White Lane. Detectives from the Multi Agency Gang Enforcement Consortium Tactical Team found a loaded pink 9mm handgun in the vehicle.  Ponce and one of the passengers…MORE

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