FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – It’s a case that has never been solved. Friday, May 31, 2024 makes 27 years since 15-year-old Vanessa Dawn Smith disappeared while walking near her home in Winton The Merced County Sheriff’s Dept. hopes to solve the cold case. It was around 7:00 at night, that Vanessa Dawn Smith left her…… MORE
$10,000 Donated to Fresno’s Marjaree Mason Center
FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — A generous donation will help survivors of domestic violence and the mission to prevent it. Fresno County Sheriff John Zanoni presented a $10,000 check on Wednesday to the Marjaree Mason Center outside its new facility that’s currently under construction. The funding will benefit the “Courage Takes Root” capital campaign to enhance the…… MORE
Guilty: Donald Trump Becomes First Former U.S. President Convicted of Felony Crimes
NEW YORK (AP) — Donald Trump became the first former president to be convicted of felony crimes Thursday as a New York jury found him guilty of falsifying business records in a scheme to illegally influence the 2016 election through hush money payments to a porn actor who said the two had sex. Jurors deliberated…… MORE
Some Residents Able to Visit Fresno Chaffee Zoo at Discounted Price
FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — The Fresno Chaffee Zoo is participating in a national program that expands access to educational and cultural experiences. The zoo is joining the “Museums For All” initiative, a national program aimed at advancing equity and inclusion. It enables families receiving food assistance benefits to gain free or reduced admission to more…… MORE
Measles Exposure Confirmed in Fresno County by the Health Dept.
FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – A measles exposure is confirmed in Fresno County by the Health Dept. A passenger on a flight to Fresno was confirmed to be traveling with measles. The Fresno County Department of Public Halth says a non-Fresno County resident who traveled from LAX to Fresno Yosemite International Airport on May 19, 2024,…… MORE
Denmark Man Sentenced 14 Years in Prison After Traveling to Fresno to Sexually Assault Child
FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — A man from Denmark will be spending more than a decade behind bars after traveling to Fresno to sexually assault a child. A judge sentenced 59-year-old Claus Marcuslund to 14 years in prison Tuesday, followed by 15 years of supervised release for distributing images of child pornography. In July of 2023, the…… MORE
Crews Battle Grass Fire Near Mendota
FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — Crews are working to contain the Mateo Fire, a grass fire burning in western Fresno County. It broke out just before 3 am Wednesday on Highway 180 near San Mateo Avenue, east of Mendota. At last check, it’s scorched 407 acres with no reported containment. It started as a car fire on…… MORE
Habit Burger Grill Opening New Location in Northeast Fresno
FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — A popular burger spot in the Valley is set to open its newest location in Fresno. Habit Burger Grill will open its fifth Fresno location at Willow and Shepherd, in The Row at Heritage Grove Shopping Center. On top of burgers and fries, you can order sandwiches, salads, shakes and more.…… MORE
Veteran Honored at Fresno Memorial Day Service, Avenue of Flags Dedication
FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — Hundreds gathered at Fresno Memorial Gardens to honor heroes on Monday. “A lot of the veterans remember them everyday, but today is the one day of year that hopefully the nation has a little extra prayer for their brothers and sisters that we’ve lost,” said Army Veteran John Schuler. Schuler says…… MORE
Republicans Urge Newsom to Suspend California Gas Tax Hike
FRESNO, CA (KMJ) Congressional Republicans are urging California Governor Gavin Newsom to suspend the upcoming tax increase on gas. Rep. David Valadao discussed the urgent request on Tuesday’s edition of KMJ’s Broeske & Musson. Listen to the exclusive interview here:… MORE
