Fresno Police Chief Mindy Casto goes one-on-one with KMJ host and attorney Marc Kapetan to discuss her plans for the future of the department:… MORE
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How A Fresno State Star Turned Into an MMA Beast
Josh “The Incredible Hok” Hokit was an All-American wrestler at Fresno State as well as a standout in the Bulldogs backfield on the gridiron. After a stint with the San Francisco 49ers, Hokit took his talents to the octagon. And he’s making a big splash in the heavyweight division. Hokit joined KMJ’s Blake Taylor on…… MORE
Suspects Wanted After Shooting at Northwest Fresno Motel
FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — Police are searching for the men involved in a shooting at a motel in northwest Fresno. Officers were called to the Garden View Inn on Blackstone Avenue, near Herndon Avenue, just before noon on Friday. Investigators say a man in his 20s and a woman in her 40s were inside their…… MORE
Ordinance Proposed To Manage Fresno Smoke Shops Fails Council Vote
FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — A Fresno City Council proposal to regulate smoke shops in the city has failed in a tied vote. The 3-3 vote followed hours of debate on the measure sponsored by Councilmembers Miguel Arias, Nelson Esparza and Annalisa Perea. They say the city has found a number of violations at a number…… MORE
1 Killed, 1 Hospitalized Following Crash In Merced County
MERCED COUNTY, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — A 20-year-old was killed in a crash in Merced County early Friday morning. It happened just after 2 am near Santa Fe Drive and Avenue 2, just east of Atwater. Officials say a BMW was driving on Santa Fe Drive when it somehow crossed into the opposite lane. The car…… MORE
Strong Storm Across Merced County, Impacting Local Businesses
MERCED COUNTY, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — A heavy downpour and intense winds – causing power outages across Merced County. “It did set us back a little bit, but not as bad as it could’ve been,” said owner of Mix Bakery Merced, Cynthia Prader. PG&E says thousands of customers lost electricity after palm trees intertwined with power lines,…… MORE
CA joins Democratic-led States in Lawsuit to Block Layoffs at Education Department
The Trump Administration’s firing of nearly half the workforce of the Federal Department of Education is being challenged in court. A coalition of Democratic state attorneys general filed a suit to block the cuts, calling them illegal and catastrophic. Leading the charge is California’s AG Rob Bonta. This is just the latest lawsuit filed by…… MORE
Pair Nabbed in 2016 Reedley Double Murder
REEDLEY, CA (KMJ) Homicide detectives with the Fresno County Sheriff’s Department have arrested two men in the 2016 murders of two men. The victims, Alfonso Barbosa and Fray Rodriguez, were found shot to death inside a car at the intersection of E. Dinuba and Crawford Ave., east of Reedley. Wednesday, the FCSD announced the arrests…… MORE
Fresno Council Candidate, Wife Deny Rape Claim
FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — With political mailers turning a Fresno City Council race personal, candidate Brandon Vang and his wife, May Lee, responded to criminal allegations during an interview with our news partner ABC 30 Action News on Wednesday. “I was angry at first. I was shocked that I have been accused of rape, and…… MORE
Madera Community Hospital Launches Employment Website Ahead Of Reopening
MADERA, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — Madera Community Hospital is looking to hire staff for multiple departments as it inches closer to finally reopening. The hospital launched an employment website that includes information on pay ranges and sign-on bonuses. Positions are available in lab support, surgery, nursing and more. Currently, the hospital is working to correct findings…… MORE
