Category Archives: KMJ Top Stories

Gov. Newsom Orders State Workers to Return to Office 4 Days a Week

Gov. Newsom Orders State Workers to Return to Office 4 Days a Week

SACRAMENTO, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) – California Governor Gavin Newsom announced on Monday that he is ordering all state employees to return to the office four days a week, starting July 1. Newsom says this is in an effort to “strengthen the state’s emergency and disaster response and address employment needs.” The order will impact all state…MORE

Deadly Fire in Fresno County Now ‘Questionable,’ Officials Say

Deadly Fire in Fresno County Now ‘Questionable,’ Officials Say

FRESNO COUNTY, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — A deadly fire in Fresno County early Monday morning is now being investigated as “questionable.” The flames broke out behind a home on Quince near Ontario in Caruthers around 5 am. Officials say the fire started in a travel trailer and spread to a nearby shed. EDITOR’S NOTE: The video…MORE

Speaker Ousts Republicans, Tangipa Calls it “Direct Attack”

Speaker Ousts Republicans, Tangipa Calls it “Direct Attack”

FRESNO, CA (KMJ) It’s being called the “Friday Night Massacre”. At 5PM Friday, Assembly Speaker Robert Rivas (D-Salinas) announced the removal of a number of Assembly Republicans from key positions on legislative committees. Among those ousted: David Tangipa (R-Clovis) and Alexandra Macedo (R-Tulare). “First tomatoes…. Now this?” Macedo said in a statement on X: “I…MORE

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