OAKHURST, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — A love of fashion sparked an idea for one student to give back. She’s created a program that provides students access to a free clothing subscription box. ‘Mountain Youth Club Oakhurst‘ or ‘MY Club Oakhurst’ is an after-school program and expanded learning opportunity for students. It’s also now home to ‘Mountain…… MORE
Vigil Held For Madera Father After Walgreens Attack
MADERA, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — The scene of a brutal crime in Madera turned into a vigil on Thursday night as hundreds showed up to mourn Erick Velazquez. “He was a very nice man, young man,” mourner Lena Cortez said. Velazquez was a husband, brother, and father of two young children. He worked at the Madera…… MORE
Suspect Identified In Attempted Murder-Suicide In Dinuba
DINUBA, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — Police have identified the suspect involved in an attempted-murder suicide in Dinuba. Just after 9 p.m. Tuesday, Dinuba police received a call that a man was holding a gun to a woman’s head inside a home on Gardenia and Primrose avenues. Investigators say the woman collapsed after she left the home. …… MORE
California’s First Solar-over-canal Project Now Generating Electricity
MERCED COUNTY, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — Project Nexus: California’s first solar-covered canals. The initiative that’s been years in the making is now generating electricity while conserving the state’s water supply. The solar panels sit over Turlock Irrigation District canals in Central California. “This location is about 1,400 linear feet, and we have two different directions. The…… MORE
Fresno State Student Fees To Rise For 2025 Fall Semester
FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — Starting this fall, Fresno State Students will pay nearly $500 more a year to fund academic, athletics and student support programs. University president Saúl Jiménez-Sandoval approved a mandatory $495 increase on Tuesday. The fee is expected to bring in more than $11 million annually, including $5 million to the athletic department. …… MORE
Christmas Tree Lane Walks Nights Could Be On Chopping Block Amid Safety Concerns
FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — The future of a beloved Fresno tradition is now in jeopardy as residents of Fig Garden Village raise concerns about Christmas Tree Lane. “With this influx of so many vendors, it has really created a carnivalesque atmosphere,” HOA Treasurer Dan Gallagher said. In a newsletter obtained by Action News, Gallagher wrote…… MORE
American Farm Bureau Responds to Tariffs
American Farm Bureau Federation President Zippy Duvall says “Trade is critical to the success of farmers and ranchers across the country. According to a news release, Duvall also says that his organization shares the administration’s goal of leveling the playing field with our international partners, but increased tariffs threaten the economic sustainability of farmers who…… MORE
The Ag Center Commodity Report for Thursday, April 3rd
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KMJ HOSTS, CALLERS REACT TO WALGREENS MURDER
Murder charges have been filed against the man accused of the senseless killing of Madera Walgreens employee, Erick Velazquez on Monday night. The suspect, Narciso Gallardo Fernandez, admitted to having a “disdain or grudge against pharmacies” according to Madera Police. Was he inspired by alleged United Healthcare CEO assassin, Luigi Mangione? KMJ’s hosts and callers…… MORE
Farmer Outlook Drops
Farmer sentiment dropped during March as concerns over agricultural trade and farm policy weighed on producers’ outlook for the future. The Purdue University/CME Group Ag Economy Barometer fell 12 points to 140, down from 152 in February. The Index saw a 15-point drop in the Index of Future Expectations to 144, and the Current Conditions…… MORE
