Category Archives: KMJ Top Stories

Former Bulldog Davante Adams Being Traded to New York Jets, ESPN Reports

Former Bulldog Davante Adams Being Traded to New York Jets, ESPN Reports

FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — Former Fresno State Bulldog Davante Adams is being traded to the New York Jets, ESPN’s Adam Schefter reports. Adams, the six-time Pro Bowler and three-time first-team All-Pro, will reunite with quarterback Aaron Rodgers. The duo spent nearly a decade together with the Green Bay Packers. The trade comes as Adams has missed…MORE

Red Cross in Fresno Holding Shelter Volunteer Training

Red Cross in Fresno Holding Shelter Volunteer Training

FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – The American Red Cross is offering Shelter Academy on Oct. 19. Across the Southeast, stories of tragedy and destruction are being told again and again by those who’ve lived through the nightmares of Hurricanes Milton and Helene. The American Red Cross is there, helping as people come to grips with their…MORE

Governor Newsom Signs Oil Storage Legislation Aimed At Curbing Gas Price Spikes

Governor Newsom Signs Oil Storage Legislation Aimed At Curbing Gas Price Spikes

FRESNO ,CA (KMJ) – The California Legislature approved Gov. Gavin Newsom’s refinery storage mandate on Monday and he signed it. The bill passed by a 41 to 16 vote in a special session. Gov. Newsom signing the bill said the fuels storage proposal for oil refinery is meant to prevent a spike in gas prices,…MORE

Indigenous Peoples’ Day Celebration Held in Downtown Fresno

Indigenous Peoples’ Day Celebration Held in Downtown Fresno

FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — The city of Fresno is celebrating Indigenous Peoples’ Day. The day recognizes the contributions of those who lived here before Columbus claimed to have discovered it. A celebration took place in front of Fresno City Hall Monday morning to spotlight their culture, contributions, and resilience. People were able to see a drum…MORE

Veterans Taking Part In 30th Central Valley Honor Flight

Veterans Taking Part In 30th Central Valley Honor Flight

FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — The Central Valley’s 30th Honor Flight is set to take off on the trip of a lifetime. Veterans and their families are gathering at about 5:30 am Monday for a send-off celebration. The group of veterans will travel to Washington, D.C., where they will visit the memorials like the World War…MORE

Third Racehorse Dies At Big Fresno Fair, Euthanized After Injury

Third Racehorse Dies At Big Fresno Fair, Euthanized After Injury

FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — Officials at the Big Fresno Fair confirmed a third racehorse died on Friday. The six-year-old horse, Acclider, was injured during race seven on Friday afternoon. A statement from the fair’s racing director says Acclider pulled up before the final turn of his race and had to be taken off the track…MORE

Water Access Restored In Fowler After Subcontractor Broke Main Line

Water Access Restored In Fowler After Subcontractor Broke Main Line

FOWLER, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — Many residents in Fowler have been dealing with no running water for drinking, showers, and even restrooms since Friday afternoon. Our news partner ABC30 Action News learned what caused the problem as the city begins to restore the water in phases. Fowler City leaders say a subcontractor accidentally hit and damaged…MORE

Man Killed in Merced County Head-On Crash, CHP Says

Man Killed in Merced County Head-On Crash, CHP Says

MERCED COUNTY, Calif. (KFSN) – A man has died following a head-on crash in Merced County. The crash happened at about 7 a.m. Friday morning at Highway 165 and Salt Slough. California Highway Patrol officers say a Dump Truck was headed south on the highway when the driver of a Red Honda going north attempted…MORE

Accelerated Workforce Programs Getting Valley Students Prepared For Careers

Accelerated Workforce Programs Getting Valley Students Prepared For Careers

FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — Accelerated workforce programs are helping get students trained, certified and prepared for new careers. A new partnership in Fresno County is also making it possible for students to receive training free of charge. Raul Salazar has been practicing welding since he was 14. He says he learned from his dad, who is…MORE

Deadlier Than Fentanyl: Law Enforcement Monitoring Opioid Nitazine

Deadlier Than Fentanyl: Law Enforcement Monitoring Opioid Nitazine

FRESNO COUNTY, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — A drug deadlier than fentanyl is making its way through the state. Law enforcement hasn’t found the potent opioid in Central California yet, but they’re preparing for when they do. In the opioid crisis, we often speak about the fight against fentanyl, but a deadlier drug has entered the mix.…MORE