FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — A man has died after police say he was run over by a vehicle in central Fresno Friday morning, and now they’re searching for the driver who left the scene. Authorities say it happened at the Manchester North shopping center on Blackstone and Dakota before 10:30 am, in the parking lot…… MORE
Farm Bill Lobbying Is Costing Millions
A new report from The Hill says that pharmaceutical, manufacturing, and agriculture interests have combined to spend over $400 million lobbying Congress on a new farm bill. The Union for Concerned Scientists says that’s more than four times the amount of money spent by the public sector and civil society. The report also found that…… MORE
2 Killed in Crash Near Sanger
FRESNO COUNTY, CA (KMJ) Two people were killed Thursday afternoon in a collision near Sanger. The tragic incident occurred at an intersection, DeWolf & North, which has a history of crashes. The CHP says a pickup truck was heading east on North Ave. and slammed into a car traveling north on DeWolf. Investigators say it…… MORE
Fong Makes his Case for Congress
FRESNO, CA (KMJ) Assemblyman Vince Fong (R-Bakersfield) joined the Ray Appleton Show on Thursday to make his case to replace former Speaker Kevin McCarthy in the House of Representatives. Fong faces off against Tulare County Sheriff Mike Boudreaux next Tuesday in a special election to fill the remainder of McCarthy’s term in DC.… MORE
Fresno Mayor Jerry Dyer Presents His 2025 Proposed Budget to City Council
Fresno, CA (KMJ )- Fresno Mayor Jerry Dyer was presenting his proposed 2025 Budget in front of City Council Thursday. Fresno’s overall budget is nearly $2 billion dollars, the General Fund is nearly $483 million, but increasing expenses are outpacing revenues. There’s a $47 million dollar deficit from paying for PG&E services and other costs…… MORE
Man Accused of Killing Friend in Northeast Fresno Pleads Not Guilty
FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — The man accused of shooting and killing his friend in northeast Fresno has pleaded not guilty to a felony murder charge. Christian Lavin appeared in court Thursday morning for his arraignment. He’s accused of killing Roberto Roman. It happened back on April 28 at a home on Pryor Drive and Richelle…… MORE
Retaliation Fears After Administration Increases Chinese Tariffs
President Biden increased tariffs on Chinese goods under Section 301 of 1974’s Trade Act. The hike goes on $18 billion worth of imports from China, prompting significant concerns that China might impose tariffs on the U.S. agricultural products that the Asian nation imports. U.S. Trade Representative Katherine Tai says the move is a response to…… MORE
Two Teens Shot in Central Fresno
FRESNO, Calif. (KFSN) — Two teenagers were hospitalized after they were shot in central Fresno on Wednesday night. The shooting happened around 8:40 pm in the area of Dakota and Hughes. Fresno police say the teens were found with gunshot wounds at a nearby restaurant. Officers say the victims had gone to the business to…… MORE
Man Stabbed, Carjacked in SE Fresno
FRESNO, Calif. (KFSN) — A man has been hospitalized after a stabbing in southeast Fresno. Police say it happened at the Big Star Motel on G Street and Golden State Boulevard before 2 am Thursday. Authorities say the suspect stabbed the victim in the stomach and the leg and then took off in the victim’s…… MORE
Protestors Removed After Disrupting Board of Regents Meeting at UC Merced
MERCED, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — Protestors disrupt board of regents meeting at UC Merced, removed from room by officers Tensions are starting to rise as pro-Palestine protestors disrupted a board of regents meeting at UC Merced on Wednesday. The UC Board of Regents has been meeting on campus to discuss investments and how it plans to…… MORE
