Category Archives: KMJ Top Stories

Fresno Businesses Struggle to Stay Open Due to Heat, High PG&E Bills

Fresno Businesses Struggle to Stay Open Due to Heat, High PG&E Bills

FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — High energy bills tied in with high food costs to increases in wages, the small mom and pop shops are struggling to keep up. You may remember seeing The Pickled Deli in northeast Fresno featured on ABC30’s Dine and Dish. Owner Nicholas Huerta says they’ve had to cut back on hours as excessive…MORE

KMJ’s Regional Manager Patty Hixson Chosen As Honoree in Top Ten Professional Women and Leading Business Awards

KMJ’s Regional Manager Patty Hixson Chosen As Honoree in Top Ten Professional Women and Leading Business Awards

From Marjaree Mason Center: The Top Ten Professional Women & Leading Business Awards, presented by CalViva Health, are a hallmark awards ceremony that highlights the achievements and commitment of individuals who have raised the bar in their professions and enriched the lives of others. 2024 Top Ten Professional Women Honorees: This year will also recognize…MORE

Battle Over Cesar Chavez Boulevard Continues in Court After Streets Renamed

Battle Over Cesar Chavez Boulevard Continues in Court After Streets Renamed

FRESNO, Calif. (KFSN) — A Fresno County judge is supporting parts of a community group’s lawsuit over the renaming of some Fresno streets. The tentative ruling comes less than one week after city leaders unveiled brand new street signs, celebrating the renaming of Cesar Chavez Boulevard. The legal action seeks to reverse the name change in…MORE

California DWR Releases Water Report, Shows Need For Change

California DWR Releases Water Report, Shows Need For Change

Today, the Department of Water Resources released its final 2023 State Water Project Delivery Capability Report, which presents a new and enhanced analysis of current and future expectations for the SWP water supply if no new adaptation actions are taken. According to the report, SWP delivery capability and reliability could be reduced as much as 23 percent in…MORE

Fresno City Council Lays Out Proposed Changes for Future Arthop Events

Fresno City Council Lays Out Proposed Changes for Future Arthop Events

FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — The future of ArtHop will look much different under the City of Fresno’s proposed changes. On Wednesday, Fresno City Council man Miguel Arias laid out plans for a monthly street fair held one Wednesday per month. It would replace the current outdoor vendors at Arthop and would be free other than required…MORE

Suspect Arrested for Deadly Southeast Fresno Shooting in 2023

Suspect Arrested for Deadly Southeast Fresno Shooting in 2023

FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — Fresno police announced an arrest from a 2023 homicide investigation in southeast Fresno. Investigators say the Clovis Police Department contacted the suspect, Elijah Oupathame, last Saturday for a vehicle burglary. They say he gave a fake name to the arresting officers but through fingerprints, authorities determined he was the wanted suspect for…MORE

Fresno State Will Offer Early Childhood Credential Programs

Fresno State Will Offer Early Childhood Credential Programs

FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — Fresno State is now one of two CSU campuses to offer pre-kindergarten through third-grade credential programs. They will begin in the Summer of 2025. San Jose State will also offer the credentialing program. It authorizes graduates to teach children in pre-kindergarten through third grade. The goal is to produce qualified teachers who…MORE

Informational Meeting Being Held on Future ArtHop & Fulton Street Events

Informational Meeting Being Held on Future ArtHop & Fulton Street Events

FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — An informational forum is being held Wednesday night to discuss the future of ArtHop and Fulton Street events in the city of Fresno. Fresno City Councilmember Miguel Arias will host the meeting. He’s asking for the community’s feedback on what they believe should be the future direction of these events. It stems…MORE

Republican Nominee for Vice President JD Vance Visiting Coalinga

Republican Nominee for Vice President JD Vance Visiting Coalinga

COALINGA, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — With less than 100 days until Election Day, Republican nominee for vice president JD Vance is turning his attention to the Central Valley this week. Trump’s running mate will be in Coalinga on Wednesday for a private fundraiser. “It’s very exciting to have someone at that level coming into the Valley and…MORE