Category Archives: KMJ Top Stories

Trump Blocks California’s “Crazy” 2035 EV Mandate

Trump Blocks California’s “Crazy” 2035 EV Mandate

WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump signed a resolution on Thursday that blocks California’s first-in-the-nation rule banning the sale of new gas-powered cars by 2035. The state quickly quickly announced it will challenge the move in court, with California’s attorney general holding a news conference to discuss the planned lawsuit before Trump’s signing ceremony ended at…MORE

Stabbing Suspect Rams VPD Patrol Car

Stabbing Suspect Rams VPD Patrol Car

VISALIA, CA (KMJ) A Visalia Police officer was flagged down near Bridge and Main late Tuesday night by a woman claiming she had been stabbed while her vehicle was stolen. Moments later VPD says officers located the stolen car and attempted to make a traffic stop. But the driver refused to pull over. As the…MORE

Fresno Unified Reprints Thousands Of Diplomas To Change One Word, Sparking Backlash 

Fresno Unified Reprints Thousands Of Diplomas To Change One Word, Sparking Backlash 

FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — The Fresno Unified School District is facing criticism for reprinting thousands of diplomas to change a single word.  As thousands of seniors are walking across the stage this week, the diplomas they receive are a second version.  The district reprinted about 3,500 diplomas to update Misty Her’s title from “Interim Superintendent”…MORE

PG&E Expands Discount Program to More Fresno County Residents

PG&E Expands Discount Program to More Fresno County Residents

FRESNO COUNTY, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — PGE& has announced the expansion of its family electric rate assistance program. It will allow an estimated 150,000 Fresno County households an 18 percent discount on their electric rate. One and two-person households are now eligible for the discount. Previously, only those with three or more people were eligible. Acceptance is based…MORE

While L.A. Burns, Gov. Newsom Plays Tough Guy

While L.A. Burns, Gov. Newsom Plays Tough Guy

In a bizarre rant this week, Governor Gavin Newsom dared Trump’s Border Czar Tom Homan to arrest him. KMJ’s Philip Teresi tackles the topic as anti-ICE riots continue to plague Los Angeles. KMJ’s Broeske & Musson addressed the situation on Tuesday:MORE

Boy Injured Trying to Outrun Train In NW Fresno 

Boy Injured Trying to Outrun Train In NW Fresno 

FERSNO, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — A teen is being treated for a leg injury after being struck by a train in Northwest Fresno.  It happened just after 10:30 p.m. Monday on Shaw and Marks.  Police say three teens walking on the bridge noticed a train was coming, then ran to beat the train.  One of the…MORE

Sheriff Zanoni: Missing Hiker Story was ‘Conjured Up’

Sheriff Zanoni: Missing Hiker Story was ‘Conjured Up’

FRESNO, CA (KMJ) Local filmmaker Jeff Aiello sat down for an exclusive interview with Fresno County Sheriff John Zanoni for an update on the mysterious case of Tiffany Slaton. The 28 year old hiker from Georgia was “missing” for nearly a month in the high Sierra. Her story of survival was considered a miracle by…MORE

Gov. Newsom to Border Boss Homan: “Arrest Me”

Gov. Newsom to Border Boss Homan: “Arrest Me”

FRESNO, CA (KMJ) Tough talk, threats and dares. The escalation of the tension between the White House and Sacramento is at an all-time high. Gov. Gavin Newsom responded to threats over the weekend by the Trump administration that he could be arrested if he interferes with ICE arrests of undocumented immigrants. “He’s a tough guy,…MORE

LA Protesters Vs. ICE Escalates

LA Protesters Vs. ICE Escalates

LOS ANGELES — Tensions in Los Angeles escalated Sunday as thousands of protesters took to the streets in response to President Donald Trump’s extraordinary deployment of the National Guard, blocking off a major freeway and setting self-driving cars on fire as law enforcement used tear gas, rubber bullets and flash bangs to control the crowd. Many…MORE

Search For Woman Who Jumped In River To Save Sister Scaled Back

Search For Woman Who Jumped In River To Save Sister Scaled Back

SEQUOIA NATIONAL PARK (KMJ/KFSN) — Search efforts have been scaled back for a Los Angeles woman who was swept away by a river inside Sequoia National Park. 26-year-old Jomarie Calasanz was visiting the area with family and friends on Memorial Day weekend. On Sunday, May 25, Calasanz jumped into the river to save her sister when…MORE