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
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
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
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
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
FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — Carrying signs and filled with emotion and determination, dozens of Fresno Unified School District teachers descended on the School District building to have their voices heard over a decision to end the Designated Schools Program. The Fresno Teacher Association said the district did not get input from educators or the community…… MORE
FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ/FSN) — Some residents in Fresno and Clovis may notice more noise overhead this week. The U.S. Air Force Warfare Center is conducting a large-scale exercise through Friday. Over 150 aircraft are scheduled to take off from 15 different Southern California locations twice daily. Several may also be landing and taking off from…… MORE
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Thursday, February 13, 2025 California Republican Lawmakers Stand with President Trump to Investigate High Speed Rail Project Following a scathing report by the High-Speed Rail Office of the Inspector General, Republican lawmakers sent a letter to President Trump encouraging him to examine the viability of the project and hold the High Speed…… MORE
FRESNO, Calif. (KFSN) — With colorful décor, spacious rooms, and a brand-new soccer field, Fresno Mission’s Family Center is officially open. “It doesn’t look like any other shelter in the entire country,” Fresno Mission CEO Matthew Dildine said. The City Center, located on Dakota Avenue near Blackstone Avenue, is the first of its kind in the…… MORE
FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — Joann Fabrics is closing hundreds of stores, including the one located in Fresno’s River Park. It’s among the 500 locations across all 50 states that will shut down — leaving only 300 stores nationwide. It comes as the company navigates the bankruptcy process. A closing date has not been released, but documents…… MORE
