Category Archives: KMJ Top Stories

Fresno’s First-Ever Female Police Chief Mindy Casto is Sworn in

Fresno’s First-Ever Female Police Chief Mindy Casto is Sworn in

FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — Mindy Casto has been sworn in as the new Fresno Police Chief. The swearing-in ceremony was be held at the Saroyan Theatre in Downtown Fresno Friday morning. Casto was the interim chief until officially being offered the permanent role earlier this month. She made history as the department’s first-ever female chief.…MORE

Drug Lord Who Had Fresno Agent Killed in US Custody

Drug Lord Who Had Fresno Agent Killed in US Custody

FRESNO, CA (KMJ) The Mexican cartel boss convicted of murdering a Fresno-based DEA agent is now in American custody. Mexico turned Rafael Caro Quintero and 28 other cartel members over to US authorities on Thursday. They are expected to face a New York City judge Friday on charges of drug trafficking. “Obviously, this is one…MORE

3 Arrests in Deadly 2024 Southwest Fresno Shooting

3 Arrests in Deadly 2024 Southwest Fresno Shooting

FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — Three suspects have been arrested in connection to a deadly shooting in southwest Fresno in 2024. Police have taken 19-year-old Makhy Joyce, 18-year-old Malik Jordan and a 17-year-old male into custody for the shooting on December 11. It happened near East Samson and South Lee avenues. When officers arrived, they found 31-year-old…MORE

Sanger High Student Hit & Killed By Vehicle Identified

Sanger High Student Hit & Killed By Vehicle Identified

SANGER, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — Officials have identified the Sanger High School student who was killed after being hit by a car as Hubert Hsu. Sanger Police say Tuesday night, two Sanger Unified teens were hit while crossing the street on Bethel and Almond Avenues. Police say the driver did not see the 17-year-old boy and girl,…MORE

Ray Appleton Responds to Canceled Horse Racing at Fresno Fair

Ray Appleton Responds to Canceled Horse Racing at Fresno Fair

FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — The Big Fresno Fair has announced live horse racing will not be a part of this year’s fair. Officials made the announcement Wednesday afternoon citing industry changes and other longstanding challenges as the reason for postponing the races this year. “This tough decision was made with careful consideration for the long-term economic…MORE

Asmb. Tangipa Slams Bill Weakening Self Defense Laws

Asmb. Tangipa Slams Bill Weakening Self Defense Laws

FRESNO, CA (KMJ) First year California Assemblyman David Tangipa (R-Fresno) is slamming AB1333. It’s a bill that would ban residents from using lethal force to defend their home from criminals. He joined guest host Diane Pearce to discuss the controversial legislation. Philip Teresi and E. Curtis Johnson also took on the legislation on The Afternoon…MORE

Stan Ellis Declares Victory in Special Election for CA Assembly District 32

Stan Ellis Declares Victory in Special Election for CA Assembly District 32

TULARE COUNTY, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — Republican farmer and businessman, Stan Ellis, is declaring victory in the special election for State Assembly District 32, which spans parts of Tulare and Kern counties. Early numbers from the Secretary of State show Ellis is in the lead with more than 63 percent. Democratic educator, Chris Cruz-Boone, follows behind at…MORE

Grand Opening For Marjaree Mason Center’s New Facility 

Grand Opening For Marjaree Mason Center’s New Facility 

FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — The Marjaree Mason Center will be holding its grand opening and ceremonial ribbon-cutting to commemorate the transition of all nonresidential services into its new Isnardi Foundation Building, serving survivors of domestic violence in Fresno County.  In December 2022, the Marjaree Mason Center purchased a 5.5-acre property in Fresno with an existing…MORE