Category Archives: KMJ Top Stories

Vong Mouanoutoua Sworn in as Clovis Mayor

Vong Mouanoutoua Sworn in as Clovis Mayor

CLOVIS, CA (KMJ) The Clovis City Council selected Councilmember Vong Mouanoutoua as the city’s next Mayor and Councilmember Diane Pearce as Mayor Pro Tem at Monday night’s council meeting. Newly re-elected Councilmember Lynne Ashbeck was also sworn-in to office. Mouanoutoua and Ashbeck will serve through 2028. Councilmembers Matthew Basgall, Drew Bessinger, and Diane Pearce all…MORE

Woman Accidentally Shot, Killed By Her 2-Year-Old Child in NE Fresno: Police

Woman Accidentally Shot, Killed By Her 2-Year-Old Child in NE Fresno: Police

FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — Police now say a woman was killed by her 2-year-old child during an accidental shooting in northeast Fresno last week. The Fresno Police Department has identified the victim as 22-year-old Jessinya Mina. The shooting happened Friday night on Fresno Street and San Jose Avenue at the Butterfly Grove Apartment complex. Police say…MORE

Is the Bullet Train in DOGE’s Crosshairs?

Is the Bullet Train in DOGE’s Crosshairs?

FRESNO, CA (KMJ) As Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy ramp up cost-cutting measures at DOGE, one of the biggest projects in US history could be on the chopping block – California’s long-troubled High Speed Rail. In the tweet below Ramaswamy made no bones about his feelings: Former President (and now President-elect) Donald Trump rescinded approximately…MORE

Man Stabbed Near Tulare Christmas Parade

Man Stabbed Near Tulare Christmas Parade

TULARE, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) – A man was hospitalized after he was stabbed near the Christmas parade in Tulare on Thursday night. The stabbing happened around 7:40 pm in the downtown area. Tulare police say it was originally reported to be a shooting, but have since clarified that no shots were fired. “There was a heavy…MORE

California State Capitol Building Evacuated Due to Bomb Threat

California State Capitol Building Evacuated Due to Bomb Threat

SACRAMENTO, Calif. — The California State Capitol building in Sacramento was evacuated Friday morning due to a bomb threat, officials said. In an email, staff were told to work from home, while people there at the building were ordered to leave, confirmed by a staffer for state Sen. Susan Rubio (D-Baldwin Park). The California Highway Patrol…MORE

Matt Entz Formally Introduced as Fresno State Football’s Head Coach

Matt Entz Formally Introduced as Fresno State Football’s Head Coach

FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — Matt Entz has formally been introduced as the 23rd head of the Fresno State Football team. Entz comes from USC after winning two national titles as North Dakota State’s head coach. He most recently worked as the linebackers coach for the Trojans. Meanwhile, interim head coach Tim Skipper is confirmed to lead…MORE

7.0 Earthquake Rocks Coast of California

7.0 Earthquake Rocks Coast of California

FRESNO, CA, (KMJ) – A large earthquake struck rocked northern California, Thursday morning. A 7.0-magnitude earthquake was recorded by the United States Geological Survey in Humboldt County. The quake struck  45 miles SW of the coastal town of Eureka at 10:44 a.m. PST. It was initially reported as a 6.0, but then was quickly upgraded by USGS to…MORE

Suspects Wanted for Robbery of Central Fresno Liquor Store

Suspects Wanted for Robbery of Central Fresno Liquor Store

FRESNO, Calif. (KFSN) — Police are looking for several suspects accused of stealing alcohol and food from a central Fresno business. The robbery happened last month on November 22 at about 10:30 p.m. Police say the suspects entered USA Liquor on Cedar near McKinley, stole the merchandise and assaulted the employees. If you have any information…MORE