FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – Detectives with the Fresno County Sheriff’s Office Cold Case Unit have made an arrest in the cold case murder of a 75-year-old farmworker from Dinuba. On Wednesday, Fresno County Sheriff John Zanoni held a press conference to announce that detectives have arrested 29-year-old Angel Romero of Fresno. He has been booked…… MORE
Merced County Sheriff’s Office Launches New App
MERCED COUNTY, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — The Merced County Sheriff’s Office is rolling out a mobile app with an instant link to several departments. You can report certain crimes, such as credit card fraud and vandalism. You can also submit tips, look up jail information and records, and even apply for concealed carry weapons permits. The…… MORE
Fresno County Elections Office Prepares For November Election
FRESNO COUNTY, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — The November general election is just over 100 days away. Kamala Harris has now earned enough delegates to become the Democratic nominee after President Joe Biden dropped out of the race. Last week, Republicans officially nominated former President Donald Trump as their nominee. Fresno County Clerk and Registrar of Voters James…… MORE
Over 500 Groups Call for a New Farm Bill
The American Farm Bureau and more than 500 other groups sent a letter to Congressional leaders calling for the passage of a new, modernized farm bill. The groups signing onto the letter represent agriculture, nutrition, conservation, the environment, rural development, and several other economic sectors. The groups say in the letter, “Millions of Americans rely…… MORE
Evacuation Warnings in Place Due to Wildfire in Madera County
MADERA COUNTY, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — A new wildfire burning in Madera County has prompted evacuation warnings. The fire broke out Tuesday on N. Fork Road near Circle J Ranch Road, east of O’Neals. As of 3 pm, CAL FIRE says the Circle Fire has burned 46 acres and is 30% contained. Evacuation warnings are in place…… MORE
Man Asks Farmworkers If He Could Help Before Shooting at Them: Say Fresno County Deputies
FRESNO COUNTY, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — A man has been arrested after deputies say he shot at farmworkers while they were working in Fresno County. Deputies say it happened on West Shields Avenue near Yuba Avenue, northwest of Kerman. Authorities say a man asked farmworkers if he could help and then started shooting at them. None…… MORE
Fresno Man Sentenced For Murder, Robbery and Carjacking
FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — A man convicted of murder, armed robbery and carjacking has learned how long he will stay behind bars. 45-year-old David Hernandez was sentenced Tuesday morning to 40 years to life in prison for second-degree murder with a gun. He was also sentenced to an additional 27 years and six months for robbery,…… MORE
Local Business Facing High Energy Bills, Dip In Customers Amid Heat Wave
TULARE COUNTY, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — A normally busy downtown Exeter has been slow and quiet during the last couple of heat waves. Since the long stretch of triple digit heat, business owners along Pine street say they have seen between 30% to 50% less people walking through. Dan Weiss is the owner of The Grove…… MORE
Secret Service Director Steps Down After Assassination Attempt Against Ex-President Trump At Rally
WASHINGTON (AP) — The director of the Secret Service resigned Tuesday in the aftermath of the assassination attempt against former President Donald Trump that unleashed an outcry about how the agency failed in its core mission to protect current and former presidents. Kimberly Cheatle, who had served as Secret Service director since August 2022, faced growing calls to…… MORE
Global Poultry Markets Rebounding
The global poultry market outlook is further improving, driven by accelerated growth in poultry meat consumption and supply growth in many markets. After four years of highly disruptive conditions, global poultry markets are moving toward more “normal” market conditions. Rabobank says most of the global growth was driven by strong local market conditions rather than…… MORE
