Category Archives: Local News

Massive Blaze Destroys Historic Fresno Mansion

Massive Blaze Destroys Historic Fresno Mansion

(KMJ) – A five-alarm fire destroys the historic Rehorn Home in downtown Fresno Monday night. And the massive blaze threatened an apartment building next to the home, which prompted residents to evacuate and shelter in city buses. The home at Mariposa and S streets was built by a member of Fresno’s early elite.  It  was on…MORE

Family Of A Slain Valley Teen Wants Those Responsible Brought To Justice

Family Of A Slain Valley Teen Wants Those Responsible Brought To Justice

FRESNO (KMJ) — The family of one of the teenagers killed just outside Easton is now asking those responsible to reflect on what they’ve done. At 11.40pm Friday night, Fresno County Sheriff’s Office received a call to what would become the fourth double homicide in the county this year. Deputies say a disturbance broke out…MORE

Deputies Seize 66 Pounds of Pot During Traffic Stop

Deputies Seize 66 Pounds of Pot During Traffic Stop

(KMJ) – Fresno County Sheriff’s Deputies have arrested 54-year old Guan Yee of Hacienda Heights.  He was booked into the Fresno County Jail and faces felony charges of drug possession and intent to sell drugs. On January 28th at around 9:30 pm, a Sheriff’s deputy on stopped a car for a traffic violation on Interstate 5, near…MORE

Former Fresno Deputy Police Chief Foster Appears In Court

Former Fresno Deputy Police Chief Foster Appears In Court

(KMJ) – Former Fresno Deputy Police Chief Keith Foster was in Federal Court in Fresno on Monday. Foster was in good spirits and surrounded by supporters for the regular status hearing, which gives all defendants a chance to see where they are in terms of discovery. “Pages and pages” of discovery, according to his lawyer, E. Marshall…MORE

Fresno Police Chief’s Five Men Most Wanted For Shootings

Fresno Police Chief’s Five Men Most Wanted For Shootings

UPDATE: “Crazy Eyes” Gary Osorio brought into custody on February 2nd by Fresno Police.   Five men, all in their 20’s, are wanted by Fresno Police for shooting at police or each other or bystanders – even women and children were in their line of fire. One man was also involved in a carjacking of an auto similar…MORE

Fuel Consumption Rises in California

Fuel Consumption Rises in California

Aaron Abeytia Aaron Abeytia anchors afternoon newscasts on News/Talk 580 & 105.9 KMJ. Read More…       Listen to the report as aired on News/Talk 580 AM & 105.9 FM KMJ FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ) — California motorists used nearly 15 billion gallons of gasoline during fiscal 2014 – 2015, according to the Board of Equalization. That’s…MORE

Report: Underemployment Most Evident in California

Report: Underemployment Most Evident in California

Aaron Abeytia Aaron Abeytia anchors afternoon newscasts on News/Talk 580 & 105.9 KMJ. Read More…       Listen to the report as aired on News/Talk 580 AM & 105.9 FM KMJ FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ) — Underemployment is a problem that is most evident in California, according to Gallup. The percentage of underemployed adults — those who…MORE

Coroner’s Office Looking For Deceased Man’s Relatives

Coroner’s Office Looking For Deceased Man’s Relatives

CLOVIS (KMJ) — Fresno County Coroner’s Office are looking for help tracking down the relatives of a deceased man. Steven Davis was found in his apartment in Clovis, which stands close to the intersection of Barstow and Willow, on January 25th. Although he died of natural causes, investigators have been unable to find people who…MORE

Valley Students Preparing For Academic Decathlon’s Final Round

Valley Students Preparing For Academic Decathlon’s Final Round

(KMJ) – The final round of the 34th Annual Fresno County Academic Decathlon takes place on Saturday, February 6th. No leisure time for Edison High School sophomore Riley Budd and his teammates.   After school, on weekends through Thanksgiving and Christmas, practically every waking hour – they’ve been preparing for the Academic Decathlon with study…MORE

Weekend Storm Brings Rainfall Records

Weekend Storm Brings Rainfall Records

(KMJ) – Anyone who doubted the potential impact of El Nino on the Central Valley should have had any question washed away this weekend. Sunday’s storm brought plenty of rain and numerous precipitation records across the San Joaquin Valley. The drenching storm set records for the date in Fresno, Madera, Hanford and Merced. In Fresno,…MORE