Category Archives: KMJ Top Stories

Firebaugh Native Josh Allen Named 2024 NFL Most Valuable Player

Firebaugh Native Josh Allen Named 2024 NFL Most Valuable Player

FRESNO, CA (KMJ/KFSN) – Bills quarterback Josh Allen has been named the 2024 NFL Most Valuable Player. The Firebaugh native passed for 3,731 yards and 28 touchdowns while also rushing for 531 yards and 12 TDs. His 6 interceptions were the fewest in his 7-year career. His 40 total TDs were 4th most in the…MORE

New Area Code Coming To Central Valley 

New Area Code Coming To Central Valley 

FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — The Valley is about to be home to more than just the 559 and the 209.  Starting soon, new numbers will use the 357 area code.  The encouraging news is that you don’t need to change your existing area code.  To make that possible, beginning February 26, customers with a 559…MORE

Southwest Airlines Adding Nonstop Flights Between Fresno and San Diego

Southwest Airlines Adding Nonstop Flights Between Fresno and San Diego

FRESNO, Calif. (KFSN) — Southwest Airlines is expanding its offerings at Fresno Yosemite International Airport. The airline announced Thursday that it will begin offering daily non-stop flights between Fresno and San Diego beginning October 2. The airline currently offers daily non-stop flights from Fresno to Las Vegas and Denver. It also has seasonal service to Dallas.…MORE

Upgrades Coming to Fresno Pacific Thanks to $3 Million Donation

Upgrades Coming to Fresno Pacific Thanks to $3 Million Donation

FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) – Fresno Pacific University has announced several upgrades, thanks to millions of dollars gifted by a donor family. The university thanked its longtime donors for their support and a gift of $3 million. The money will be used to support several areas of the campus. Four classrooms will be renovated with new technology,…MORE

Trump Says He Plans to Investigate California’s High-Speed Rail Project

Trump Says He Plans to Investigate California’s High-Speed Rail Project

FRESNO, CA (KMJ/KFSN) – President Trump confirmed he is setting his sights on California’s controversial High-Speed Rail Project. While answering questions from the media in the Oval Office Tuesday, he threatened to open the investigation himself. “It’s impossible that something could cost that much. And now it’s not even going to San Francisco, and it’s…MORE

Central California Farmers Raise Concerns After Trump Orders Dam Water Release

Central California Farmers Raise Concerns After Trump Orders Dam Water Release

TULARE COUNTY, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — The flow of water being released downstream out of Terminus Dam at Lake Kaweah has slowed considerably since Saturday. An executive order from President Trump directed the US Army Corps of Engineers to release water, in part to help fight LA wildfires. “We have billions of gallons of water. It was…MORE

Kings Co. Man Accused of Killing Ex-Girlfriend, Kidnapping Daughters Could Face Death Penalty

Kings Co. Man Accused of Killing Ex-Girlfriend, Kidnapping Daughters Could Face Death Penalty

KINGS COUNTY, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — Cameras were not allowed in a Kings County Courtroom on Monday afternoon as 23-year-old Jonathan Maldonado Cruz, who is suspected of shooting and killing his ex-girlfriend, 22-year-old Madeline Rose Cuevas, appeared in court for the first time. Authorities say Maldonado-Cruz also kidnapped their two toddler daughters and took them to…MORE

2 Indicted On Wire Fraud Charges Connected To Bitwise Industries

2 Indicted On Wire Fraud Charges Connected To Bitwise Industries

FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — Two men have been indicted on wire fraud charges. They’re accused of swindling investors with loans made to the failed Fresno-based startup company, Bitwise. 61-year-old David Hardcastle of Fresno and 31-year-old Andrew Adler of Connecticut are accused of luring investors and giving Bitwise $20 million in loans. In doing so, they…MORE

Police Investigating Possible Hate Incident At Edison High School

Police Investigating Possible Hate Incident At Edison High School

FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — A student at Edison High School shared recent events at school have not made her feel safe. Those comments come after offensive markings were discovered on the Edison High School Campus in Southwest Fresno. District officials said they were first made aware of the racial slur and Nazi swastika, found in…MORE

Protests Across California in Response to Immigration Policies, ICE Enforcement

Protests Across California in Response to Immigration Policies, ICE Enforcement

VISALIA, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — Thousands gathered to protest immigration policies and ICE raids in California. In Fresno, on Sunday, protestors lined the sidewalks along Blackstone and Nees, with signs that read” Keep Families Together,” and “Don’t Deport My Grandpa.” Dozens gathered at the corner of Caldwell Avenue and Mooney Boulevard in Visalia Sunday with signs,…MORE