The National Chicken Council is urging the Department of Health and Human Services to reject recommendations from the Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee emphasizing plant-based proteins over lean meats like chicken. Among the recommendations that the NCC took issue with was the emphasis on eating beans, peas, and lentils as optimal protein sources above chicken. There…… MORE
Yearly Archives: 2025
Fresno Mission Opens Up New Housing Center
FRESNO, Calif. (KFSN) — With colorful décor, spacious rooms, and a brand-new soccer field, Fresno Mission’s Family Center is officially open. “It doesn’t look like any other shelter in the entire country,” Fresno Mission CEO Matthew Dildine said. The City Center, located on Dakota Avenue near Blackstone Avenue, is the first of its kind in the…… MORE
Joann Fabric Store in Fresno’s River Park to Close
FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — Joann Fabrics is closing hundreds of stores, including the one located in Fresno’s River Park. It’s among the 500 locations across all 50 states that will shut down — leaving only 300 stores nationwide. It comes as the company navigates the bankruptcy process. A closing date has not been released, but documents…… MORE
Registration for MUSD Teacher Job Fair Now Open
MADERA, CA. – Madera Unified School District (MUSD) is now accepting registrations for its annual Teacher Job Fair until March 9. The job fair will take place on Saturday, March 22, at the district’s central office located at 1902 Howard Road, Madera. MUSD is looking to hire 40 dedicated teachers for elementary and secondary positions. …… MORE
Fresno State’s Rivalry With San Jose State To Continue After Pac-12 Move
FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — Even after its move to the Pac-12 in 2026, Fresno State will maintain its rivalry with San Jose State, a school staying in the Mountain West. Starting in 2026, the Bulldogs will play the first of six scheduled games with the Spartans. In the ever-changing landscape of college athletics, preserving the…… MORE
Over 50 Pounds Of Illegal Mushrooms Found During Traffic Stop In Merced County
MERCED, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — Pounds of produce were found in a pick-up truck, but not kind headed for the grocery store. The California Highway Patrol says it took more than 50 pounds of illegal mushrooms off the streets of Merced County. Last week, officers pulled over 35-year-old Philip Yoon on I-5 near Nees Avenue. That’s…… MORE
Fire Breaks Out At Commercial Building In Southeast Fresno
FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — A business in southeast Fresno has been destroyed following a fire. The flames broke out on Tulare and Rowell, just across from Roosevelt High School. Heavy smoke could be seen coming out of the building when crews arrived. The fire threatened the Bank of America and nearby homes, but crews were…… MORE
Search For New Sanger Police Chief Underway After Greg Garner’s Departure
SANGER, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — Greg Garner is no longer the chief of the Sanger Police Department. Garner was sworn in as chief in August of 2020. His last day with the department was Monday. City Manager Nathan Olson did not comment or specify a reason for Garner’s departure. Olson says the search for a new…… MORE
World Ag Expo Continues Rain or Shine
The World Ag Expo is open today through Thursday in at the International Agri-Center in Tulare. The World Ag Expo, established in 1968, had more than 100,000 visitors come from 49 states and 81 countries to attend last year’s show. The show is produced by the International Agri-Center, an education-based non-profit organization. New for 2025,…… MORE
