Category Archives: KMJ Top Stories

Republicans Urge Newsom to Suspend California Gas Tax Hike

Republicans Urge Newsom to Suspend California Gas Tax Hike

FRESNO, CA (KMJ) Congressional Republicans are urging California Governor Gavin Newsom to suspend the upcoming tax increase on gas. Rep. David Valadao discussed the urgent request on Tuesday’s edition of KMJ’s Broeske & Musson. Listen to the exclusive interview here:MORE

Firefighters Save Homes From Grass Fire Near Millerton Lake 

Firefighters Save Homes From Grass Fire Near Millerton Lake 

FRESNO COUNTY, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — A quick response from firefighters helped save several homes from a fast-moving fire that broke out near Millerton Lake on Monday afternoon. The fire burned three to four acres of grass along both sides of Sky Harbour Road near Sky Lake Drive. Over 40 firefighters worked to control the flames…MORE

Passenger On United Flight To Fresno Had Measles, Officials Confirm

Passenger On United Flight To Fresno Had Measles, Officials Confirm

FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — Health officials issued a warning after a confirmed case of measles was in Fresno County. The Los Angeles County of Public Health is now confirming that an infected passenger flew aboard United Airlines flight 5591. That flight from Los Angeles arrived in Fresno on May 19. FlightAware tracking data shows the…MORE

Derek & David Carr Donate $250K to Valley Children’s Hospital

Derek & David Carr Donate $250K to Valley Children’s Hospital

MADERA, Calif. (KFSN) — Long-time Valley Children’s Ambassadors David and Derek Carr are taking action to help grow the hospital. On Thursday, the hospital accepted a $250,000 check to support the work of the “Guilds of Valley Children’s Healthcare” and the brothers’ endowment for the “Guilds Center For Community Health.” “The Central Valley is home…MORE

Address Change Notifications For Those Impacted By Cesar E. Chavez Boulevard Change

Address Change Notifications For Those Impacted By Cesar E. Chavez Boulevard Change

FRESNO, Calif. (KFSN) — Address change notifications are being mailed out to those impacted by the controversial renaming of three streets in the city of Fresno. Parts of California Avenue, Ventura Street and Kings Canyon Road will become Cesar Chavez Boulevard, named after the well-known labor leader and civil rights activist. Street sign installations will…MORE

Fresno Police Investigating Death of 9-Month-Old Baby

Fresno Police Investigating Death of 9-Month-Old Baby

FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — Police are investigating the death of a baby in central Fresno. The Fresno Police Department was called out to First and Washington around 8:30 am Friday for an unresponsive baby. When officers arrived, they said they found a nine-month-old next to a bed in the bedroom. The baby was rushed to…MORE

Deputies Investigating Homicide in Oakhurst

Deputies Investigating Homicide in Oakhurst

MADERA COUNTY, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — The Madera County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a homicide in Oakhurst. Deputies were called out to a home on Shady Lane near Buckeye Road just before 10:30 am for a medical aid request. First responders arrived to find a man who was pronounced dead at the scene. Authorities are investigating…MORE

Fresno State Sweet Corn Returns To Gibson Farm Market

Fresno State Sweet Corn Returns To Gibson Farm Market

FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — A sweet Fresno State staple makes its return just in time for the unofficial start of Summer. The Gibson Farm Market will begin selling student-grown sweet corn on Friday, May 24 at 8 a.m. You can buy the popular corn for 75 cents per ear. Two mobile purchase stations will also…MORE

Kings Canyon Unified School District is selected as one of California’s Top-Performing Districts

Kings Canyon Unified School District is selected as one of California’s Top-Performing Districts

(REEDLEY) – Kings Canyon Unified School District has been selected by the Educational Results Partnership (ERP) as one of California’s top-performing school districts, making the annual ERP Honor Roll list. The ERP Honor Roll is a highly respected list that identifies and recognizes top public schools, school districts, and charter schools in California. This prestigious recognition highlights…MORE