Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack says USDA is allocating $300 million to 66 organizations under the new Regional Agricultural Promotion Program. The funds will be used to build demand for American food and farm exports in high-potential markets around the world. California organizations receiving funding include: Blue Diamond Growers, Almond Board of California, California Cherry Marketing…… MORE
Husband of Woman Killed in Suspected DUI Crash in Fresno County Dies at Hospital
FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — The husband of the woman who was killed in a suspected DUI crash in Fresno County has died. The Fresno County Sheriff’s Office says 69-year-old Paul Hardin died in the hospital on Monday. Paul and his wife, Mary, had just moved to the Central Valley from Texas in January. Mary was serving…… MORE
Woman’s Body Found Wrapped in Plastic Bags in Closet of Hanford Home, Police Say
HANFORD, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — A suspect has been arrested after a woman was found dead in a home in Hanford. Police say on May 18, they were called for a welfare check at a home on W. Encore Drive. The woman’s neighbor called police to say she hadn’t seen her in a couple of weeks. When…… MORE
25 Suspects in ‘Operation Gridlock’ Making Court Appearances in Fresno
FRESNO, Calif. (KFSN) — Twenty-five suspected gang members are in a Fresno courtroom on Tuesday, scheduled for arraignment on charges in five separate cases as a result of “Operation Gridlock.” The Fresno County District Attorney’s Office filed the charges on Monday. The months-long sting was announced last Friday, May 17, 2024, when Fresno Police Chief Paco…… MORE
Man Dies After Being Hit By Train in Downtown Fresno, Police Say
FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) – A man has died after being hit by a train in downtown Fresno. It happened just before 11:30 am Tuesday at Tulare Avenue and Q Street, near the Fresno City Hall building. Witnesses told KMJ’s News Partner ABC 30 that they saw the man was riding a bicycle, and a damaged bike…… MORE
Funds to Help Specialty Crop Exports
Alexis Taylor, USDA Undersecretary for Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs, announced funding for the first five projects under the new Assisting Specialty Crop Export initiative. The ASCE initiative is designed to create more, new, and better markets at home and abroad for U.S. producers and agribusinesses. The partnership between USDA and the specialty crops sector…… MORE
Identities Released in Deadly Rear-End Crash on Highway 41 in Fresno
FRESNO COUNTY, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — The woman killed in a rear-end crash on Highway 41 Saturday night and the suspected DUI driver who crashed into her have been identified. The Fresno County Coroner’s Office has identified the woman as 65-year-old Mary Hardin of Helotes, Texas. Officials say Hardin was in the Central Valley serving as a…… MORE
Suspect in Deadly 2018 Fresno Shooting Pleads Not Guilty
FRESNO, Calif. (KFSN) – One of the three men charged in a deadly 2018 shooting in Fresno has pleaded not guilty to a murder charge. 25-year-old Laevon Milton appeared in court on Monday morning, May 20, 2024. He and 26-year-old Xavier Hamilton are both charged in connection with the death of 20-year-old Trazhan Heights. The killing…… MORE
Discussions Could Continue on New Logo for Visalia
VISALIA, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) – Leaders in Visalia could possibly take another look at the city’s new logo. This comes after some residents criticized it. The city revealed its new logo at the beginning of May. City leaders say it’s intended to mark a new beginning while honoring the past. The total price tag for the…… MORE
New Report Highlights Pesticide Levels on Fresh Produce Sold in California
California Department of Pesticide Regulation data shows that 97% of all fresh fruit and vegetables tested by the department contain little or no pesticide residue. The department also announced that more than three thousand produce samples were tested from some 500 businesses throughout the state. Among other key findings, 37% of all samples had no detectable…… MORE
