

OSCARS 2026: Will You Watch?
The 98th Academy Awards, set for March 15, 2026, celebrate the best films of 2025 with one of the most competitive races in years. Ryan Coogler’s Sinners leads the field with a record‑breaking 16 nominations, while One Battle After Another, Hamnet, Marty Supreme, and Sentimental Value round out a d…

WARNING SIGNS: Deadly Attacks in Virginia and Michigan Spotlight Suspects’ Backgrounds
Two separate shootings this week raised national security concerns. At Old Dominion University in Virginia, authorities say the gunman was Mohamed Jalloh, a former Army National Guard member previously convicted in 2016 of attempting to provide material support to ISIS. He served about 11 years in …

COMBATIVE PRESSER: Hegseth Clashes With Media While Claiming Momentum in Iran Conflict
At a Pentagon press conference on Friday, Secretary of War Pete Hegseth sharply criticized major news outlets—especially CNN—while expressing confidence that the U.S.-led conflict with Iran is nearing a decisive victory. Hegseth accused the media of misrepresenting battlefield progress and promotin…

LENGTHY CRIMINAL HISTORY: Eyes on Suspect in Fatal Parlier Crash
Tiffany Mercado, 35, faces four felony charges: Gross vehicular manslaughter while intoxicated, Felony driving under the influence causing injury, Inflicting great bodily injury during the commission of a felony, and Gross vehicular manslaughter -after 15‑year‑old Juliani Moreno was hit and killed …

BREAKING NEWS: Active Shooter Situation at Michigan Synagogue
Stay with KMJ News and KMJNOW.com for this developing story. John Gerardi sits in for John Broeske. Please Like, Comment and Follow 'Broeske & Musson' on all platforms: --- The ‘Broeske & Musson Podcast’ is available on the KMJNOW app, Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever else you listen …

MIKE DERMANOUEL JR on the Future of Fresno Politics
INTERVIEW: Mike DerManouel Jr. explains his recent Facebook post where he wrote, "With (Fresno) Mayor Jerry Dyer (termed) out... Fresno will be Los Angeles... almost immediately 2028." John Gerardi sits in for John Broeske. Please Like, Comment and Follow 'Broeske & Musson' on all platforms: …

SECURITY, COSTS & SILENCE: CHP Shadowing Kamala Harris' Book Tour
Former Vice President Kamala Harris has canceled several book tour stops, including Sacramento, and KCRA political reporter Ashley Zavala reports that security logistics involving the California Highway Patrol are a key factor. With Harris no longer receiving Secret Service protection, the state ha…

CALIFORNIA ALERT! Memo Says Homeland Could be Attacked by Iran Drones
A newly issued security memo warns that California could face potential drone threats linked to the escalating war with Iran, highlighting how overseas conflicts can spill into U.S. homeland security concerns. Officials cite Iran’s history of asymmetric warfare and the growing accessibility of dron…

RIDING SAFER? Uber’s Women-Only Option Goes Nationwide
Uber has officially expanded its women-only matching feature across the United States, allowing both women riders and drivers to pair exclusively with other women for added comfort and safety. The rollout builds on a successful pilot and offers options such as requesting a woman driver, setting wom…

A SAFER FRESNO: Chief Casto’s Remarkable First-Year Turnaround
In her first full year leading the Fresno Police Department, Chief Mindy Casto delivered unprecedented results—bringing the city’s homicide count down to just 22 in 2025, the lowest in over 50 years. Through targeted gang enforcement, rapid investigations, and expanded use of technology like ShotSp…