Category Archives: KMJ Top Stories

25 Suspects in ‘Operation Gridlock’ Making Court Appearances in Fresno

25 Suspects in ‘Operation Gridlock’ Making Court Appearances in Fresno

FRESNO, Calif. (KFSN) — Twenty-five suspected gang members are in a Fresno courtroom on Tuesday, scheduled for arraignment on charges in five separate cases as a result of “Operation Gridlock.” The Fresno County District Attorney’s Office filed the charges on Monday. The months-long sting was announced last Friday, May 17, 2024, when Fresno Police Chief Paco…MORE

Man Dies After Being Hit By Train in Downtown Fresno, Police Say

Man Dies After Being Hit By Train in Downtown Fresno, Police Say

FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) – A man has died after being hit by a train in downtown Fresno. It happened just before 11:30 am Tuesday at Tulare Avenue and Q Street, near the Fresno City Hall building. Witnesses told KMJ’s News Partner ABC 30 that they saw the man was riding a bicycle, and a damaged bike…MORE

Identities Released in Deadly Rear-End Crash on Highway 41 in Fresno

Identities Released in Deadly Rear-End Crash on Highway 41 in Fresno

FRESNO COUNTY, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — The woman killed in a rear-end crash on Highway 41 Saturday night and the suspected DUI driver who crashed into her have been identified. The Fresno County Coroner’s Office has identified the woman as 65-year-old Mary Hardin of Helotes, Texas. Officials say Hardin was in the Central Valley serving as a…MORE

Suspect in Deadly 2018 Fresno Shooting Pleads Not Guilty

Suspect in Deadly 2018 Fresno Shooting Pleads Not Guilty

FRESNO, Calif. (KFSN) – One of the three men charged in a deadly 2018 shooting in Fresno has pleaded not guilty to a murder charge. 25-year-old Laevon Milton appeared in court on Monday morning, May 20, 2024. He and 26-year-old Xavier Hamilton are both charged in connection with the death of 20-year-old Trazhan Heights. The killing…MORE

Discussions Could Continue on New Logo for Visalia

Discussions Could Continue on New Logo for Visalia

VISALIA, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) – Leaders in Visalia could possibly take another look at the city’s new logo. This comes after some residents criticized it. The city revealed its new logo at the beginning of May. City leaders say it’s intended to mark a new beginning while honoring the past. The total price tag for the…MORE

Fresno Police Announce Results of Major Gang Operation

Fresno Police Announce Results of Major Gang Operation

FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — The Fresno Police Department holding a news conference on Friday, announcing the results of a major gang operation. Chief Paco Balderrama joined federal, state and local law enforcement to reveal the results of “Operation Gridlock.” Police say the investigation involves one of Fresno’s most violent street gangs. The investigation began in…MORE

2 Killed in Crash Near Sanger

2 Killed in Crash Near Sanger

FRESNO COUNTY, CA (KMJ) Two people were killed Thursday afternoon in a collision near Sanger. The tragic incident occurred at an intersection, DeWolf & North, which has a history of crashes. The CHP says a pickup truck was heading east on North Ave. and slammed into a car traveling north on DeWolf. Investigators say it…MORE

Fong Makes his Case for Congress

Fong Makes his Case for Congress

FRESNO, CA (KMJ) Assemblyman Vince Fong (R-Bakersfield) joined the Ray Appleton Show on Thursday to make his case to replace former Speaker Kevin McCarthy in the House of Representatives. Fong faces off against Tulare County Sheriff Mike Boudreaux next Tuesday in a special election to fill the remainder of McCarthy’s term in DC.MORE

Fresno Mayor Jerry Dyer Presents His 2025 Proposed Budget to City Council

Fresno Mayor Jerry Dyer Presents His 2025 Proposed Budget to City Council

Fresno, CA (KMJ )- Fresno Mayor Jerry Dyer was presenting his proposed 2025 Budget in front of City Council Thursday. Fresno’s overall budget is nearly $2 billion dollars, the General Fund is nearly $483 million, but increasing expenses are outpacing revenues. There’s a $47 million dollar deficit from paying for PG&E services and other costs…MORE