Category Archives: KMJ Top Stories

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

Fresno Police Unit Involved In Crash In Central Fresno 

Fresno Police Unit Involved In Crash In Central Fresno 

FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — An investigation is underway into a crash involving a police vehicle in central Fresno.  It happened after 3:30 am Tuesday at Fruit and Shields.  Police say a patrol officer was involved in a collision with an SUV at the intersection.  Officers are still trying to determine a cause, and what direction…MORE

Longtime KMJ GM Al Smith Passes Away at 86

Longtime KMJ GM Al Smith Passes Away at 86

FRESNO, CA (KMJ) One of the more prominent figures in KMJ’s 102 year history has passed away. Al Smith died Saturday evening at the age of 86. Smith, who’s voice has been heard on the Legends & Legacies feature, led the KMJ crew to massive ratings success for more than 15 years. He then took…MORE

PG&E Reports $2.47B Profit for 2024, Shatters Records for 2nd Year in a Row

PG&E Reports $2.47B Profit for 2024, Shatters Records for 2nd Year in a Row

SAN FRANCISCO — PG&E shattered profit records for the second year in a row. The utility announced Thursday it made $2.47 billion in profits in 2024. Over that same time, California state regulators agreed to six separate rate increases. East Bay State Senator Aisha Wahab is proposing a new plan to limit utility companies to only…MORE

CHP Needs Help Solving Hit & Run Crash That Killed Madera Woman

CHP Needs Help Solving Hit & Run Crash That Killed Madera Woman

KERN COUNTY, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — The California Highway Patrol is asking for the public’s help to solve a hit-and-run case that claimed the life of a Madera woman back in November. The agency shared details about the crash Friday, which happened in the Bakersfield area along State Route 99, just south of Houghton Road. On Sunday,…MORE

Sequoia Brewing Company Announces Sudden Closure of All Locations

Sequoia Brewing Company Announces Sudden Closure of All Locations

FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — A well-known Valley brewery is closing up shop. In a social media post on Thursday afternoon, an employee of Sequoia Brewery announced his 27-year run has come to an end. He went on to thank customers for letting him “ride the best wave ever for all these decades.” Sequoia Brewing has…MORE

Mindy Casto Named New Fresno Police Chief, First Female Chief in FPD History 

Mindy Casto Named New Fresno Police Chief, First Female Chief in FPD History 

FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — Interim Police Chief Mindy Casto has been named the new chief of the Fresno Police Department.  The announcement was made during a press conference Thursday morning with mayor Jerry Dyer and city manager Georgeanne White.  Casto had been in an interim role since June 13, after serving as a deputy chief. …MORE

Fresno Unified Ending Designated Schools Program, Fresno Teachers Association Pushes Back 

Fresno Unified Ending Designated Schools Program, Fresno Teachers Association Pushes Back 

FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — Carrying signs and filled with emotion and determination, dozens of Fresno Unified School District teachers descended on the School District building to have their voices heard over a decision to end the Designated Schools Program.  The Fresno Teacher Association said the district did not get input from educators or the community…MORE

California Republican Lawmakers Stand with Trump to Investigate High Speed Rail

California Republican Lawmakers Stand with Trump to Investigate High Speed Rail

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE                                                        Thursday, February 13, 2025 California Republican Lawmakers Stand with President Trump to Investigate High Speed Rail Project Following a scathing report by the High-Speed Rail Office of the Inspector General, Republican lawmakers sent a letter to President Trump encouraging him to examine the viability of the project and hold the High Speed…MORE