Category Archives: KMJ Top Stories

Fresno State Tax ‘Measure E’ Appears to Fail Again

Fresno State Tax ‘Measure E’ Appears to Fail Again

FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ) — Despite better organization and some big name endorsements Measure E appears headed for another defeat. The controversial sales tax proposal is trailing by nearly 10,000 votes. NO 45,055 56.14% YES 35,200 43.86% If passed, Measure E would add a penny tax on $4 purchases in Fresno County for the next 25…MORE

Police Investigating Theft at Fresno Lululemon

Police Investigating Theft at Fresno Lululemon

FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — An investigation is underway after a theft at Lululemon in northwest Fresno. Fresno Police say it happened just before 10:30 am Tuesday at the location near Shaw and Palm. Authorities say three people were involved and walked out of the store with multiple bags of clothing. Police are still investigating and have…MORE

CA Primary Election 2024: Key Statewide, Central Valley Races

CA Primary Election 2024: Key Statewide, Central Valley Races

FRESNO (KMJ/KFSN) — This year’s California primary election includes some high-profile races for the Central Valley, as well as the presidential primary and other statewide races. There are primaries scheduled in 15 states, including in California on Super Tuesday. Polling places will be open 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. You can take your mail-in ballot to…MORE

Fresno Co. Elections Boss: Turnout at 16%

Fresno Co. Elections Boss: Turnout at 16%

FRESNO, CA (KMJ) Fresno County Elections Registrar of Voters James Kus joined KMJ’s Broeske & Musson Tuesday shortly after the polls opened for the March Primary.MORE

Woman Hospitalized After Hit-and-Run in Tower District, Police Say

Woman Hospitalized After Hit-and-Run in Tower District, Police Say

FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — Fresno Police are searching for the driver who hit a woman in the Tower District. Authorities responded to the area of Olive and Linden Avenues in the Tower District around 8 p.m. Sunday after reports of a pedestrian being hit by a vehicle. The victim was transported to the hospital with…MORE

Resources Being Offered for Prima Wawona Employees As Layoffs Near

FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — Two Valley lawmakers are offering resources and support for employees who will be impacted by the Prima Wawona closure. The local produce company filed for bankruptcy back in October, then sent notices to workers about massive layoffs that could start March 12. Monday morning, Assemblymember Dr. Joaquin Arambula and Senator Anna…MORE

NWS Confirms Tornado Hit Madera County

NWS Confirms Tornado Hit Madera County

MADERA COUNTY, Calif. (KFSN) — The National Weather Service Hanford confirms a tornado did touch down in Madera County Friday. Viewers reported the tornado touched down at Berenda Elementary School in the Madera Acres area. Video shows the damage it left behind at the campus. We’re told parents received a text alert to pick up their…MORE

Sanger PD Updates Kidnapping Investigation of 9-Year-Old Girl

Sanger PD Updates Kidnapping Investigation of 9-Year-Old Girl

SANGER, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — Sanger Police say they are continuing the investigation into an alleged kidnapping last month, but so far they have found no evidence to support the statements made by the 9-year-old girl. On February 21, officers responded to a call of a possible kidnapping at 1:45 p.m. near JFK Park on Faller and…MORE

Shock Poll: Republican Garvey Surges to Lead in Senate Race

Shock Poll: Republican Garvey Surges to Lead in Senate Race

Los Angeles – Baseball legend Steve Garvey has surged to first place in California’s US Senate primary election according to a new poll released Friday by LA Times/Berkeley IGS. The former Dodgers and Padres star gave his immediate reaction to the news to KMJ’s Ray Appleton, moments after the poll was published. https://www.kmjnow.com/2020/12/10/the-ray-appleton-show-podcast/MORE