Category Archives: KMJ Top Stories

Was Your Ballot Impacted? Voter Drop Box Left Unsecured at Fresno School for 7 Hours

Was Your Ballot Impacted? Voter Drop Box Left Unsecured at Fresno School for 7 Hours

FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — Fresno County voters who used a drop box in Southeast Fresno will want to double-check if their ballots are counted. The Fresno County Elections Department says a key for the drop box at Fancher Elementary School was left in the lock for over seven hours, leaving the box unsecured with the chance…MORE

City Of Fresno Gets Grant To Help Improve Transit Routes, Bus Stops

City Of Fresno Gets Grant To Help Improve Transit Routes, Bus Stops

FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — A multi-million dollar grant will help transform transit routes and bus fleets in Fresno. The city announced on Thursday it has been awarded $52.1 million from the California State Transportation Agency. The money will go towards investments in FAX projects, including expanding service along Church Avenue to connect the community to…MORE

2 Arrested For Stealing Amazon Van In Fresno County

2 Arrested For Stealing Amazon Van In Fresno County

FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — Two men have been arrested after an Amazon worker was carjacked in Fresno County. 37-year old Jose Munoz Trujillo and 33-year old Joshua Garcia are both facing carjacking charges. Garcia is also facing charges for auto theft and robbery. On October 3rd, the Fresno County Sheriff’s office says the suspects pulled…MORE

Fresno County Judge Denies Bail Request For Six-time DUI Offender

Fresno County Judge Denies Bail Request For Six-time DUI Offender

FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — David Alvarado is accused of driving under the influence in May when he crashed into a car at a red light on Highway 41 and Manning Avenue in Fresno County. The impact killed 65-year-old Mary Hardin. Her husband, 69-year-old Paul Hardin, was hospitalized in critical condition before being taken off life…MORE

16-Year-Old Boy Arrested for Deadly Drive-By Shooting in Hanford

16-Year-Old Boy Arrested for Deadly Drive-By Shooting in Hanford

HANFORD, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — A 16-year-old boy has been arrested for the shooting death of 23-year-old Cruz Avalos in Hanford Wednesday. Hanford Police and the Kings County Sheriff’s Office announced the arrest Thursday at a news conference. The boy was arrested by Sheriff’s deputies following a shooting that happened at 1 a.m. Thursday. Deputies say that…MORE

Mother and Son Dead Following Break-in at Tulare Home, Police Say

Mother and Son Dead Following Break-in at Tulare Home, Police Say

TULARE, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — Two people are dead and a suspect is in custody after a reported break-in and shooting at a Tulare home. Police say they were called out to Berkeley Avenue near Oaks Street at about 3 am Thursday. The caller had reported someone was breaking into their home. When police arrived, they…MORE

Man Dies After Being Shot While Driving In Hanford

Man Dies After Being Shot While Driving In Hanford

HANFORD, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — A man has died after he was shot while driving in Hanford on Wednesday afternoon. The shooting happened at 1:15 pm near 10th Avenue and Lacey Boulevard. Hanford police say a driver had stopped to make turn when someone opened fire on him from black car. The man, identified by his…MORE

Community Trying To Help Son Of Clovis Unified Employee Killed In Crash Win $25K

Community Trying To Help Son Of Clovis Unified Employee Killed In Crash Win $25K

CLOVIS, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — You have less than 24 hours to help baby Kobe become Baby of the Year. Thanks to continued community support for the baby who lost his mother in a deadly crash last month, Kobe has advanced through several rounds of the competition. His mother 37-year-old Marcy Robison worked at Bud Rank…MORE

Fresno Chaffee Zoo Awarded $2,500 Grant From Aaron Judge All Rise Foundation

Fresno Chaffee Zoo Awarded $2,500 Grant From Aaron Judge All Rise Foundation

FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — The Fresno Chaffee Zoo has been announced as a recipient of a grant from the Aaron Judge All Rise Foundation. The New York Yankee player and former Fresno State Diamond Dog says the zoo will receive $2,500. The money will be used to purchase supplies and cover food costs for the…MORE

Walk-only Nights Announced For Christmas Tree Lane

Walk-only Nights Announced For Christmas Tree Lane

FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — A holiday tradition is preparing for its return to Fresno. Organizers announced this year’s “walk nights” for Christmas Tree Lane. Your first chance to take a stroll along the holiday magic is Tuesday, December 3. That’s also the first day of the holiday tradition. The second “Walk-only” night is set for…MORE