Category Archives: KMJ Top Stories

Over 190 People Detained in Border Patrol Operation in Central Valley

Over 190 People Detained in Border Patrol Operation in Central Valley

FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — Undocumented migrants in the Central Valley have been left on edge after videos of U.S. Customs and Border Patrol agents in Bakersfield circulated on social media. There have also been reports of Border Patrol agents being seen in Fresno County. With pain in her eyes and tears running down her face, Xochitl…MORE

Woman Taken Into Custody in Connection to 2024 Oakhurst Homicide

Woman Taken Into Custody in Connection to 2024 Oakhurst Homicide

MADERA COUNTY, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — A woman is being questioned by detectives in connection to the death of an Oakhurst man. On Monday, the Madera County Sheriff’s Office announced that Kaicey Bos was taken into custody. She was wanted for possible involvement in the homicide of 27-year-old Liam Moody. He was killed on May 24,…MORE

Fresno Native’s Southern California Business Destroyed by Palisades Fire

Fresno Native’s Southern California Business Destroyed by Palisades Fire

FRESNO, Calif. (KFSN) — “All that work, it took a while, there was just a lot of blood, sweat and tears put into it,” said business owner Julia Cantu. Fresno native Julia Cantu has been in the skincare industry for more than 20 years before she opened her Malibu storefront a little more than a year…MORE

Man, Woman Killed in Semi Crash in Tulare County

Man, Woman Killed in Semi Crash in Tulare County

TULARE COUNTY, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — A man and a woman are dead after colliding with a big rig in Tulare County. The crash happened just after 8:30 a.m. on Friday at Avenue 95 and Road 256 near Terra Bella. Officials say a woman driving a Honda stopped at a stop sign before pulling into the…MORE

5 Things About FEMA, Federal & Nonprofit Support to California Wildfires Response

5 Things About FEMA, Federal & Nonprofit Support to California Wildfires Response

WASHINGTON — As state, local and federal responders continue efforts to save lives, homes and public property in the areas affected by the wildfires, residents should remain vigilant as conditions are still dangerous and severely degraded air quality in Los Angeles county poses a threat to residents. Follow instructions from local officials and evacuate immediately if told…MORE

Fresno Chaffee Zoo Invites Public to Name New African Lion Cub

FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — We’ve learned the sweet name of the new female cub at the Fresno Chaffee Zoo. The male cub doesn’t have a name yet, but you can help change that. On Friday, the zoo formally introduced patrons to Asali. She was named by the Lion Care Team. Asali means “honey” in Swahili. We’re…MORE

KMJ Hosts Tackle Deadly LA Wildfires

KMJ Hosts Tackle Deadly LA Wildfires

Did Mayor Karen Bass fail the residents of Los Angeles? Yep. Did Gov. Gavin Newsom do anything to prevent this deadly disaster? Nope. KMJ hosts dove in hard this week.MORE

Death Toll Rises, Calif. Insurance Commish Issues Moratorium on Cancellations

Death Toll Rises, Calif. Insurance Commish Issues Moratorium on Cancellations

(KMJ) As the death toll climbed to 10 Friday morning, California’s Insurance Commissioner issued a temporary ban on companies canceling or not renewing home insurance coverage for people impacted by the devastating Palisades and Eaton wildfires burning in Southern California. The moratorium covers those within the perimeters of the fires and adjoining ZIP codes, whether…MORE

Mayor Dyer Sworn in for 2nd Term, Karbassi Voted as Council President

Mayor Dyer Sworn in for 2nd Term, Karbassi Voted as Council President

FRESNO, Calif. (KFSN/KMJ) — In front of a packed council chamber Thursday, Fresno Mayor Jerry Dyer was inaugurated for his second term. A new class of councilmembers were also sworn in after being elected in November. “You’re not appointed. You’re elected by the people which you serve. So, it’s an honor,” said Mayor Dyer. Mayor…MORE

Murder Charges Filed for Suspected DUI Driver in Deadly Central Fresno Crash

Murder Charges Filed for Suspected DUI Driver in Deadly Central Fresno Crash

FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — Murder charges have been filed against a suspected DUI driver involved in a central Fresno crash that killed two men. The Fresno County District Attorney’s Office filed several charges, including two murder charges, against 36-year-old Joal Campbell. The DA’s office says Campbell has previously been convicted of a DUI offense back in…MORE