Category Archives: KMJ Top Stories

Businesses Face High Energy Bills As Temps Rise In Central California

Businesses Face High Energy Bills As Temps Rise In Central California

FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — As the heat continues this summer, local small businesses are being hit with high energy bills. “We generate a lot of heat especially when you have an open kitchen – I’m gonna say June through the middle part of September we’ll see bills running into the three thousands,” said Owner of…MORE

California Gender-Identity Law Elicits Praise From LGBTQ+ Advocates, Backlash From Parent Groups

California Gender-Identity Law Elicits Praise From LGBTQ+ Advocates, Backlash From Parent Groups

SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP NEWS) – – LGBTQ+ advocacy groups lauded a new California law barring school districts from requiring that parents be notified of their child’s gender identification change, while opponents said the ban makes it harder for schools to be transparent with parents. Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom signed the first-in-the-nation law Monday, which bans…MORE

Woman Arrested in Connection to String of Fires Across Fresno

Woman Arrested in Connection to String of Fires Across Fresno

FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — A woman suspected of lighting several fire around Fresno has been arrested. 32-year-old Ramona Leal was taken into custody last Thursday after law enforcement officers contacted her on suspicion of petty theft. While identifying her, they discovered she had an active warrant for arson and was booked into the Fresno County Jail.…MORE

Elon Musk Says He’s Moving X, SpaceX Headquarters from California to Texas

Elon Musk Says He’s Moving X, SpaceX Headquarters from California to Texas

SAN FRANCISCO — Billionaire Elon Musk says he’s moving the headquarters of SpaceX and social media company X to Texas from California. Musk posted on X Tuesday that he plans on moving SpaceX from Hawthorne, California to Starbase, Texas. X will move to Austin from San Francisco. He called a new law signed Monday by California…MORE

Son Uses Broken Dish to Attack Father in Southeast Fresno, Police Say

Son Uses Broken Dish to Attack Father in Southeast Fresno, Police Say

FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — A father is getting medical care after being stabbed by his son in southeast Fresno. Police responded to the family disturbance Saturday night on Whitney and Butler Avenues. Investigators say the son was upset and attacked his father with a broken dish. The father was stabbed multiple times and was rushed…MORE

Man Shot and Killed in Tulare County, Deputies Say

Man Shot and Killed in Tulare County, Deputies Say

TULARE COUNTY, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — An investigation is underway after a man was shot and killed in Tulare County. Deputies say it happened on Avenue 327 and Road 159 in Ivanhoe at about 7:45 am Monday. When deputies arrived, they found a man with a gunshot wound. He was declared dead at the scene. It is…MORE

Coach Tedford Steps Down Due to Health Concerns

Coach Tedford Steps Down Due to Health Concerns

FRESNO, Calif. – Jeff Tedford announced on Monday he will be stepping down as head coach of the Fresno State football program. “It is with sad emotions that following my recent medical check-up, it is clear that due to health concerns, my family and I have made the decision to step aside as Fresno State’s head…MORE

Founders Of Failed Bitwise Industries Pleading Guilty To Wire Fraud

Founders Of Failed Bitwise Industries Pleading Guilty To Wire Fraud

FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — The founders of Fresno’s failed Bitwise Industries will each plead guilty to wire fraud. Jake Soberal and Irma Olguin Jr. reached a plea deal with federal prosecutors earlier this month, but the details are just now becoming public. In documents filed with the court, prosecutors say Soberal and Olguin will plead…MORE

California Delegates Arrive At RNC Just Days After Attempted Assassination Of Donald Trump

California Delegates Arrive At RNC Just Days After Attempted Assassination Of Donald Trump

FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — Strong security in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, ahead of the Republican National Convention. Photos shared with Action News show Secret Service snipers on rooftops, law enforcement standing by on horses and long security lines. Valley delegates headed to the RNC say they feel safe and secure despite Saturday’s assassination attempt in Pennsylvania of…MORE