Category Archives: KMJ Top Stories

US Vaccine Advisers Say Not all Babies Need a Hepatitis B Shot at Birth
A federal vaccine advisory committee voted on Friday to end the longstanding recommendation that all U.S. babies get the hepatitis B vaccine on the day they're born. A loud chorus of medical and publi...
Randy James Dec 05, 2025

Funeral Services Announced for Parlier Officer Killed in Tulare County Crash
UPDATE: The location of the funeral has been moved to Holy Cross Catholic Church, 1765 N Newcomb, Porterville, 93257 to accommodate more people. Funeral Services: Wednesday, December 10, 2025 at 11:00...
Liz Kern Dec 04, 2025

New Lawsuit Over Prop 50 Filed By Conservative Legal Group
FRESNO, Calif. (KFSN) -- The legal battle continues over Prop 50 in California. A conservative legal group called "The Public Interest Legal Foundation" has filed a lawsuit against the redrawn congres...
Liz Kern Dec 04, 2025

Fresno Woman Pleads No Contest to Killing Half-Sister
FRESNO, Calif. (KFSN) -- Lisa Hinthorne agreed to become a convicted killer as she pleaded no contest to the 2023 death of her half-sister, Patty Kennett, on Wednesday. It came just hours before prose...
Blake Taylor Dec 04, 2025

Fake Quake! False Alarm Confounds Startled Residents
NEVADA -- Many residents in California got an alert Thursday morning from the MyShake App notifying them a 5.9 earthquake struck in western Nevada. However, the USGS has confirmed it was a false alarm...
Blake Taylor Dec 04, 2025 Bgnuh / Depositphotos.com

Illegal Chinese Lab in Reedley Sparks New Legislation
REEDLEY, Calif. (KMJ) The fight against illegal labs, like the one uncovered in Reedley that made national headlines in 2023, continues on the federal level. Reps. Jim Costa (CA-21), David Valadao (CA...
Blake Taylor Dec 04, 2025

Lawsuit Against Fresno's Smoke Shop Ordinance Thrown Out By Federal Court
FRESNO, Calif. (KFSN) -- The lawsuit against the City of Fresno's smoke shop ordinance has been thrown out by a federal court. City leaders made the announcement on Wednesday. The lawsuit was brought ...
Liz Kern Dec 03, 2025

Cal Poly Hires Former Fresno State Coach & Player Tim Skipper
FRESNO, Calif. (KFSN) -- Tim Skipper is finally getting his shot to lead a program without the label of "interim." The former Fresno State player and coach has been hired to be Cal Poly's new head coa...
Liz Kern Dec 03, 2025

Fresno Health Care CEO Arrested for $7M Scam
FRESNO, Calif. - The CEO of a Fresno-based home health care company was arrested at San Francisco International Airport while attempting to board a flight to Nigeria. He is charged in a criminal compl...
Blake Taylor Dec 03, 2025

Comedy Star Tim Allen Announces Fresno Show
FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ) Comedy star Tim Allen is bringing his stand-up tour to Fresno at Warnors Center For The Performing Arts on Saturday, March 7, 2026. Pre-sales will run throughout the week ahead of...
Blake Taylor Dec 03, 2025
Poll
Daily Buzz Question: 12.5.2025
Australia is set to become the first country to ban social media use for kids under 16. Should the U.S. adopt a similar policy?
Yes, it’s necessary for child safety
No, parents should decide
Not sure
Voting Ends: Dec 7, 2025 | 7:00 PM




