Category Archives: KMJ Top Stories

New Raising Cane’s Opening in Southeast Fresno

New Raising Cane’s Opening in Southeast Fresno

FRESNO, Calif. (KFSN) – Raising Cane’s is getting ready to open their third location in just two years. The newest location will open this Tuesday, July 9 on Kings Canyon Avenue near the Fresno Fairgrounds. The fun starts early with a “Lucky 20” drawing starting at 6:30 am to award 20 lucky customers with free food…MORE

13-Year-Old Killed, Teen Hospitalized After Stabbing At Party In Madera

13-Year-Old Killed, Teen Hospitalized After Stabbing At Party In Madera

MADERA, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — A 13-year-old has died and another teen is hospitalized after they were stabbed outside of a party in Madera late Saturday night. The stabbing happened just before midnight in the area of Sonora Street and Sherwood Way. Madera police say the 13-year-old boy and a 15-year-old boy were at a quinceañera…MORE

Man Dies After Being Hit By Train In Merced County And Landing In Canal

Man Dies After Being Hit By Train In Merced County And Landing In Canal

MERCED COUNTY, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — A man is dead after being hit by a train in Merced County. Merced County sheriff’s deputies responded to the scene Monday morning near 16th Street and Southern Pacific Avenue, just outside of Merced. Officials say a man was hit by a train and then landed in a nearby canal.…MORE

2 Women Rescued From House Fire In Northwest Fresno

2 Women Rescued From House Fire In Northwest Fresno

FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — Crews are investigating what led to a house fire in northwest Fresno. It broke out at about 2:30 am Monday at a home on Alva Avenue — that’s near Bullard and Marty. Firefighters arrived to find smoke coming from the attic. They soon called in a second alarm for the fire.…MORE

Fresno’s Newest Splash Pad Opens

Fresno’s Newest Splash Pad Opens

FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – The City’s newest splash pad at Fink-White Playground is officially OPEN! On Wednesday, Mayor Jerry Dyer was joined by Councilmember Miguel Arias for a ribbon cutting to celebrate the opening of this community asset. This is the city’s ninth splash pad location. Mayor Dyer says they are thrilled that it’s open…MORE

Man Hospitalized After Being Hit By Big Rig in Merced County, CHP Says

Man Hospitalized After Being Hit By Big Rig in Merced County, CHP Says

FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — A man has been hospitalized after being hit by a big rig in Merced County. The California Highway Patrol says it happened just before 4 am Wednesday on the frontage road south of Cressy Way. That’s between Atwater and Livingston. Officers say a big rig driver thought he hit something. He…MORE

List of Cooling Centers Open in Central California as Temperatures Rise

List of Cooling Centers Open in Central California as Temperatures Rise

FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — Hotter days are returning to Central California and not everyone has access to air conditioning to escape the heat. Authorities in Valley cities and counties have opened designated cooling centers for the public. The centers are meant to provide relief to residents in need of an escape from the Valley’s scorching summer.…MORE

Failed Bitwise Industries Founders Reach Plea Agreement, Court Documents Show

Failed Bitwise Industries Founders Reach Plea Agreement, Court Documents Show

FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — Jake Soberal and Irma Olguin Jr., the founders of Bitwise Industries, have reached a plea agreement with the Department of Justice ahead of their next court date. Documents show that the court appearance scheduled for July 18 has been changed to a plea hearing on July 17. Terms of the agreement…MORE

How 4th Of July Fireworks Can Impact Valley Air Quality

How 4th Of July Fireworks Can Impact Valley Air Quality

FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — Smoke from fireworks takes over the air each Fourth of July. On the ground, legal fireworks fill neighborhoods. Illegal ones fill the sky. With each pop, chemicals and pollutants are sprung into the air, including soot, ash and metals used to create the colors and designs. “Even a single night of…MORE

New Details On Suspected Botulism Outbreak In Fresno County

New Details On Suspected Botulism Outbreak In Fresno County

FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — New details about a suspected botulism outbreak in Fresno County have been released. The health department reported 10 people fell ill after eating contaminated food at two different family events. One took place June 21 in Caruthers, and the second was on Saturday, June 22, in Clovis. On Tuesday, the health…MORE