Category Archives: KMJ Top Stories

Bullard High Teacher Arrested For Sex Crimes Against Student

Bullard High Teacher Arrested For Sex Crimes Against Student

FRESNO, CA (KMJ) A teacher at Bullard High School is behind bars after being arrested on several felony charges involving sex with a student. Ray Anthony Waller, 37, was picked up Thursday on campus by detectives from Fresno Police Department’s Sexual Assault Unit along with the Central California ICAC Taskforce. Waller was booked into Fresno…MORE

2 people Killed in House Fire in Fresno County Identified

2 people Killed in House Fire in Fresno County Identified

FRESNO COUNTY, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — New details are emerging about a house fire in Riverdale in January. Officials confirmed on Thursday that two people died in the blaze. EDITOR’S NOTE: The video above is from a previous broadcast and will be updated. The fire broke out in the early morning hours of January 29 at…MORE

Transportation Secretary Blasts ‘Failing’ Bullet Train

Transportation Secretary Blasts ‘Failing’ Bullet Train

LOS ANGELES (KMJ) Secretary of Transportation Sean Duffy blasted California’s “failing” high-speed rail project on Thursday, calling it a “waste of taxpayers’ money”. During a news conference in Los Angeles’ Union Station, Duffy eviscerated the controversial project – and its leadership. “It was going to be done by 2020, and it was going to cost…MORE

FCC Hosts Women in Engineering 2025

FCC Hosts Women in Engineering 2025

On Friday, February 21,  Fresno City College will host Women in Engineering 2025 from 9:00 am – 2:00 pm in the New Science Building located at the intersection of Blackstone and Weldon Avenues.  The conference is for female high school students and is designed to encourage young women to pursue STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) careers.  Before…MORE

Kerman Tutor Accused of Sexually Harassing Child

Kerman Tutor Accused of Sexually Harassing Child

FRESNO COUNTY, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — An elementary school tutor in Kerman is accused of sexually harassing a child in Fresno County. Detectives fear there may be more victims. Authorities arrested 28-year-old Maci Rodriguez on Tuesday. The Fresno County Sheriff’s Office says she was an after-school tutor at Kerman Floyd Elementary and also worked for “Teaching Fellow,”…MORE

Food Banks Across Central California Facing Funding Uncertainty 

Food Banks Across Central California Facing Funding Uncertainty 

FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — Action News is getting a better picture of the impacts on organizations that rely on federal funding to help feed families across the Central Valley.  During President Trump’s first week in office, he ordered a pause on all federal grants.  At the time, it was unclear exactly who would be affected. …MORE

Kings Co. Fire Captain Remembered as Loving Public Servant Laid to Rest

Kings Co. Fire Captain Remembered as Loving Public Servant Laid to Rest

KINGS COUNTY, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — A final salute and goodbye to a beloved Kings County fire captain on Tuesday. Mark Eads was remembered by his brother-in-law as a loving husband, father, and public servant. “He loved everything about life and just enjoyed family time,” Rick said. Eads’ casket was draped for a time with an…MORE

5 Years Since Deaths of 2 Porterville Firefighters in Library Blaze

5 Years Since Deaths of 2 Porterville Firefighters in Library Blaze

PORTERVILLE, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — Tuesday marks five years since a South Valley community was hit with devastation. On February 18th, 2020, Porterville firefighter Patrick Jones and Captain Ray Figueroa died while battling a massive fire at the city library. The two entered the burning building to make sure everyone was out safely and after giving…MORE

Fresno’s New Police Chief on KMJ’s Ray Appleton Show

Fresno’s New Police Chief on KMJ’s Ray Appleton Show

FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – Fresno’s new police chief joined the Ray Appleton show on Tuesday. Chief Mindy Casto spoke about her new position, and her goals for the department which includes bringing staffing levels up higher, with qualified candidates. Listen to the report by KMJ’s Liz Kern. Listen to Chief Mindy Casto’s full interview on…MORE

CHP K9 Makes Big Pot Bust on I-5 in Fresno County

CHP K9 Makes Big Pot Bust on I-5 in Fresno County

FRESNO, CA (KMJ) A California Highway Patrol K-9 officer recently sniffed out more than 100 lbs of processed marijuana during a traffic stop on I-5 in Fresno County. More than $45,000 in cash was also discovered during the bust on Feb. 12 on northbound I-5, south of Russell Avenue. Two suspects were arrested – one…MORE