Category Archives: KMJ Top Stories

Fresno State Bulldogs Getting Ready To Face UNLV

Fresno State Bulldogs Getting Ready To Face UNLV

FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — After picking up a Mountain West opening win at New Mexico, the test ramps up in difficulty. Inside the Raiders’ NFL stadium, Fresno State will now try to beat a 3-0 UNLV team. For the first time in six years, Fresno State opened up conference play with a road win. In Saturday’s…MORE

Crews Battle Large Fire At Old Fresno County Morgue

Crews Battle Large Fire At Old Fresno County Morgue

FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — Fresno fire crews were called to battle a large fire at the old Fresno County morgue, which sent a massive plume of dark smoke up over Southwest Fresno, which could be seen all around the area. Fresno Fire tells our news partner ABC30 Action News that the facility near Nielson and…MORE

Sex Crimes Case Against Former Porterville Military Academy Staff Member Continues

Sex Crimes Case Against Former Porterville Military Academy Staff Member Continues

TULARE COUNTY, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — No cameras or audio were allowed in the courtroom Monday as 14 jurors listened to testimony in the case against James Van Norton. In 2019, he was accused of sex crimes against a 14-year-old girl he met while he was a teacher at the Porterville Military Academy. Two years after…MORE

Police ID Man Shot, Killed While Riding His Bicycle in Central Fresno

Police ID Man Shot, Killed While Riding His Bicycle in Central Fresno

FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) – The Fresno Police Department has identified a man, who died after being shot while riding his bicycle in Central Fresno on Sunday. The victim was 40-year-old Ricardo Martinez Olguin. The Fresno Police Department responded to Floradora Avenue between Rowell and Barton just after 4:00 a.m. Police say they received a three-round shot…MORE

Fresno Will Begin Enforcing Illegal Camping Ban

Fresno Will Begin Enforcing Illegal Camping Ban

FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — The City of Fresno will begin enforcing its illegal camping ban on Monday, September 23. This new ordinance would allow the Fresno Police Department to remove homeless encampments across the city. The new law prohibits camping, sitting or lying on public places, including streets, sidewalks and alleys. Those who refuse to follow…MORE

Retired Fresno County Judge Indicted On Sexual Assault Charges

Retired Fresno County Judge Indicted On Sexual Assault Charges

FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — A grand jury indictment was unsealed Monday morning against a retired Fresno County Superior Court judge. The grand jury has handed up charges against Adolfo Corona, saying there is probable cause to believe that he committed sexual assault in March. Corona has been indicted on one count of sexual penetration by…MORE

Carjacking Suspect Leads Police On Chase, Ends With Crash Into Power Pole

Carjacking Suspect Leads Police On Chase, Ends With Crash Into Power Pole

FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — A suspect is in custody, accused of a carjacking that led to a pursuit and crash in West Central Fresno.  It started just after 12:30 Monday morning at Belmont near Highway 99 when officers say a carjacking took place.  Minutes later, police were able to make a traffic stop on the…MORE

Man And Woman Arrested In Tulare County For Armed Robbery Of 56-year-old

Man And Woman Arrested In Tulare County For Armed Robbery Of 56-year-old

TULARE COUNTY, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — Two people are behind bars for a robbery in Tipton. The Tulare County Sheriff’s office says the 56-year-old victim asked a man and woman for a ride. The couple agreed but first asked for gas money and demanded several items. Deputies say the victim paid for gas and some items…MORE

Man Hospitalized Following Shooting In Fresno County

Man Hospitalized Following Shooting In Fresno County

FRESNO COUNTY, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — A man is in critical condition after being shot in Fresno County following a domestic violence call. Deputies say the shooting happened around 9:30 a.m. Saturday at a home near Clarkson and Fowler avenues near Selma. The Fresno County Sheriff’s Office says a woman called 911 saying her boyfriend was…MORE

Van Ness Village Rallies Around Businesses Impacted By Fire

Van Ness Village Rallies Around Businesses Impacted By Fire

FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — These are literally dark days for three businesses at Van Ness Village in Fresno’s Tower District. The electricity remains shut off at The Labyrinth Art Collective, Spokeasy, and Jazzy Jeans N Things after a damaging fire on Monday afternoon. The Fresno Fire Department says something ignited outside the building. Property owner…MORE