Category Archives: KMJ Top Stories

Costa: Dismantling of Dept. of Ed an “Unconstitutional Attack”

Costa: Dismantling of Dept. of Ed an “Unconstitutional Attack”

FRESNO, Calif. – Congressman Jim Costa (CA-21) released the following statement after President Donald Trump signed an executive order attempting to abolish the United States Department of Education. “President Trump says he’s putting America first, but instead, he’s putting America’s kids last. He continues to abuse his power by trying to abolish the Department of…MORE

Visalia Native Heads To Missouri To Help Storm Victims With Red Cross 

Visalia Native Heads To Missouri To Help Storm Victims With Red Cross 

VISALIA, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — A powerful storm system has caused violent tornadoes and devastating wildfires over the weekend across the Midwest and South. The tornadoes destroyed entire neighborhoods, and volunteers like Wesley Hammer are stepping in to help those that’ve lost everything.  Hammer packed his bags and left for Missouri on Wednesday.  Volunteering for the…MORE

29-Year-Old Woman Killed in Single-Car Crash in Madera County Identified

29-Year-Old Woman Killed in Single-Car Crash in Madera County Identified

MADERA COUNTY, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — The woman who was killed in a single-car crash in Madera County has been identified as 29-year-old Graciela Rodriguez Urena. The crash happened just before 12:30 pm Monday near Avenue 17 and Road 28 1/2. The California Highway Patrol says Urena was driving with her baby boy in the backseat. For…MORE

4 People Stabbed With Sickle at Atwater Bus Stop

4 People Stabbed With Sickle at Atwater Bus Stop

ATWATER, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — Four people have been hospitalized following a stabbing in Atwater on Wednesday morning. Police say it happened at about 11:00 a.m. in the area of Atwater Boulevard and First Street. Authorities say a man, now identified as 38-year-old Isidro Chavez Gonzales, walked up to a bus stop and stabbed three people using…MORE

Expect To See Credit On PG&E Bill In April, Company Says 

Expect To See Credit On PG&E Bill In April, Company Says 

FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — PG&E says millions of customers will see a credit on their April energy bill.  The climate credit also applies to small businesses.  The utility says residential households with an active electric account will receive an electric credit of $58.23.  Homes with an active gas account will see a credit of $67.03. …MORE

2 Dogs Rescued From Canal By Fresno County Deputies 

2 Dogs Rescued From Canal By Fresno County Deputies 

FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — Two dogs are safe and back on dry land thanks to the efforts of two Fresno County Sheriff’s deputies.  The sheriff’s department recently shared body cam video of the rescue.  On March 5, someone called 911 to report two dogs trapped in the Friant Kern Canal near McKinley, just east of…MORE

Man Charged with Killing Stroke-Victim GF Pleads Not Guilty

Man Charged with Killing Stroke-Victim GF Pleads Not Guilty

FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — Michael Gonzales pleaded not guilty to murder in a Fresno County courtroom Tuesday. Fresno police say in February, the known gang member stabbed his girlfriend, Angel Hoban to death. “Although he’s a gang member, we don’t think that this is gang-motivated. We believe that this is a domestic violence issue,” said…MORE

Police Investigating Apparent Murder-Suicide in Dinuba

Police Investigating Apparent Murder-Suicide in Dinuba

DINUBA, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — The Dinuba Police Department says it is investigating an apparent murder-suicide. Police say they were called to a home just before 3:30 am Tuesday on Hollow Way at Villa Avenue. They say it was initially for a welfare check but shortly after, there was another call for a possible assault at the…MORE

Report: Gov. Newsom Gives ‘Burner’ Phones to Tech Bosses

Report: Gov. Newsom Gives ‘Burner’ Phones to Tech Bosses

(KMJ) As evidenced by his new podcast, our Governor likes to talk. Now he’s aiming to chat it up with some of California’s top tech titans. According to a new report, Governor Gavin Newsom has been reaching out to dozens of CEOs at California-based tech firms by sending them prepaid cell phones – often called…MORE