FRESNO, CA (KMJ) A California Highway Patrol K-9 officer recently sniffed out more than 100 lbs of processed marijuana during a traffic stop on I-5 in Fresno County. More than $45,000 in cash was also discovered during the bust on Feb. 12 on northbound I-5, south of Russell Avenue. Two suspects were arrested – one…… MORE
1 Shot While Trying To Confront People Allegedly Stealing From Cars In Porterville
PORTERVILLE, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — An early morning confrontation between a resident and an alleged thief in a Porterville neighborhood sent a person to the hospital. Police say they were called out for reports of a burglary taking place on Date Avenue between Newcomb and Lotus streets and when they arrived they found a victim suffering…… MORE
Program Helping Low-income Families Build Homes In Southwest Fresno
FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — Residents like Cecilia Lemus moving into the Annadale Complex in southwest Fresno all must take a hands-on approach to their new home, whether it’s putting in the irrigation system or landscaping. Self-Help Enterprises is assisting 22 low-income families move into homes at Annadale and Ivy through a mutual self-help housing program. …… MORE
Fresno Police Unit Involved In Crash In Central Fresno
FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — An investigation is underway into a crash involving a police vehicle in central Fresno. It happened after 3:30 am Tuesday at Fruit and Shields. Police say a patrol officer was involved in a collision with an SUV at the intersection. Officers are still trying to determine a cause, and what direction…… MORE
Longtime KMJ GM Al Smith Passes Away at 86
FRESNO, CA (KMJ) One of the more prominent figures in KMJ’s 102 year history has passed away. Al Smith died Saturday evening at the age of 86. Smith, who’s voice has been heard on the Legends & Legacies feature, led the KMJ crew to massive ratings success for more than 15 years. He then took…… MORE
PG&E Reports $2.47B Profit for 2024, Shatters Records for 2nd Year in a Row
SAN FRANCISCO — PG&E shattered profit records for the second year in a row. The utility announced Thursday it made $2.47 billion in profits in 2024. Over that same time, California state regulators agreed to six separate rate increases. East Bay State Senator Aisha Wahab is proposing a new plan to limit utility companies to only…… MORE
CHP Needs Help Solving Hit & Run Crash That Killed Madera Woman
KERN COUNTY, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — The California Highway Patrol is asking for the public’s help to solve a hit-and-run case that claimed the life of a Madera woman back in November. The agency shared details about the crash Friday, which happened in the Bakersfield area along State Route 99, just south of Houghton Road. On Sunday,…… MORE
Sequoia Brewing Company Announces Sudden Closure of All Locations
FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — A well-known Valley brewery is closing up shop. In a social media post on Thursday afternoon, an employee of Sequoia Brewery announced his 27-year run has come to an end. He went on to thank customers for letting him “ride the best wave ever for all these decades.” Sequoia Brewing has…… MORE
New USDA Secretary Takes Office
Brooke Rollins won confirmation as the new Secretary of Agriculture by a 72-28 Senate vote. She also becomes only the second woman to lead the agency. The 52-year-old Texan was Trump’s domestic policy chief in his first term and recently headed a Trump-aligned think tank. Rollins recently said she hopes to see an ag trade deficit turn…… MORE
Mindy Casto Named New Fresno Police Chief, First Female Chief in FPD History
FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — Interim Police Chief Mindy Casto has been named the new chief of the Fresno Police Department. The announcement was made during a press conference Thursday morning with mayor Jerry Dyer and city manager Georgeanne White. Casto had been in an interim role since June 13, after serving as a deputy chief. …… MORE
