Category Archives: KMJ Top Stories

FUSD Superintendent Nelson’s Final Message

FUSD Superintendent Nelson’s Final Message

FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – Superintendent Nelson’s Final Message: Happy Monday Fresno Unified Family! As I’m sure you’ve heard, on Friday the Board of Education announced they have selected Misty Her to become the Interim Superintendent following the adoption of her new contract at this Wednesday’s board meeting. At that time, we also expect the board…MORE

Woman Stabbed Multiple Times in West Central Fresno, Police Say

Woman Stabbed Multiple Times in West Central Fresno, Police Say

FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — An investigation is underway after police say a woman was stabbed in west central Fresno. Authorities say it happened on Parkway Drive and Dennett Avenue before 11:15 am Monday. When police arrived, they found the woman with multiple stab wounds in her leg. She was taken to Community Regional Medical Center and…MORE

Broeske & Musson: The Failures of FUSD’s Superintendent Search

Broeske & Musson: The Failures of FUSD’s Superintendent Search

FRESNO, CA (KMJ) The Fresno Unified School District has named Misty Her its interim Superintendent, replacing the outgoing Bob Nelson. Nelson is leaving for a faculty position at Fresno State. In the meantime, FUSD’s nation-wide search for a permanent Superintendent is expected to ramp up in the coming weeks, according school board President Susan Wittrup.…MORE

Investigation Continues Into Shooting At Central Fresno Party That Hospitalized 5

Investigation Continues Into Shooting At Central Fresno Party That Hospitalized 5

FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — It was a calmer scene at Rowell and Hedges as people from the First Galilee Missionary Baptist Church were leaving their Sunday evening service. But the news of Saturday night’s shooting has the church community on edge. Fresno Police received a shotspotter notification in the area of Hedges and Cedar Avenues…MORE

Study: Calif. Minimum Wage Hike Triggers Job Losses

Study: Calif. Minimum Wage Hike Triggers Job Losses

FRESNO, CA (KMJ) It’s been a month since California’s controversial new minimum wage hike for fast food workers took effect. One study indicates it’s already having a significant negative impact on the economy – totaling nearly 10,000 jobs being lost. Worker hours are being cut and automation is being implemented to feed the masses. Renowned…MORE

Suspected Biker Gang Leader Busted in Sanger

Suspected Biker Gang Leader Busted in Sanger

FRESNO COUNTY, Calif. (KFSN) — Fresno County Sheriff’s Deputies have arrested the leader of what they are calling an outlaw motorcycle gang in Sanger. The Sheriff’s Office took 39-year-old Thomas Qualls into custody Thursday. They say he’s responsible for a recent burglary and arson of a building in Fresno. This week, investigators searched the location…MORE

Congressional Frontrunner Vince Fong visits KMJ

Congressional Frontrunner Vince Fong visits KMJ

FRESNO, Calif. (KFSN) — The path is now clear for Bakersfield Assemblyman Vince Fong to run for the congressional seat vacated by Kevin McCarthy. Secretary of State Shirley Weber has dropped her appeal to challenge Fong’s eligibility to appear on the ballot for the 20th Congressional District. Fong filed to run for Congress after McCarthy announced…MORE