SELMA, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — Outdoor misters, a shaded area, buckets of water and small pools are ways employees are ensuring the outdoor dogs at the Selma Animal Services Shelter are staying cool during the triple digit heat. “It’s very comfortable for the animals, very safe and it’s a safe environment and we’re hoping one day that…… MORE
Vendor Applications Open for Fresno’s ‘Fiestas Patrias’
FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — If you want to participate in an event highlighting Latino culture in Downtown Fresno, applications are now open for “Fiestas Patrias.” The Downtown Fresno partnership is seeking vendors to set up during the celebration. Applications close on Sunday, August 11. Organizers say it’s essential that you complete the entire application as incomplete…… MORE
Clovis City Council Considers Adding Ballot Measure To Raise Sales Tax
CLOVIS, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — The Clovis City Council is considering adding a measure to the November ballot that would ask voters to approve a 1% increase of the city’s sales tax. The city of Clovis says over the past 15 years, the population has grown 40%. With more people using city streets, parks, emergency and…… MORE
Fire Breaks Out At Vacant Home In Fresno’s Tower District
FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — A homeowner will soon be assessing damages from an early morning fire in central Fresno’s Tower District. It was first reported just before one this morning on Ferger near Olive. The home was vacant and the windows were boarded up. Fire crews were able to get the flames out quickly. The…… MORE
Good Samaritan Saves Drowning Person At Lost Lake
FRESNO COUNTY, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — A Good Samaritan jumped into action to save a man who was struggling in the water at Lost Lake in Fresno County over the weekend. Just before 6 o’clock Sunday evening Cal Fire, the Fresno County Sheriff’s Office, and American Ambulance responded to call of person in distress in the…… MORE
CBO Says House Farm Bill Cost Will Raise Deficit
The Congressional Budget Office released an official cost estimate of the House Ag Committee’s farm bill and says it’s $33 billion over budget and fails to pay for a large increase in crop subsidies. House Ag Chair GT Thompson says if the CBO doesn’t change its mind, he’ll rely instead on the House Budget Committee…… MORE
Cedar Avenue in Fresno Closes This Week Due to High Speed Rail Construction
FRESNO, Calif. (KFSN) — Starting Monday, Cedar Avenue between North and Central Avenues in south Fresno will be closed every day between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. This is part of the construction for the first 32-mile stretch of high-speed rail between Avenue 19 in Madera County and East American Avenue in Fresno County. The construction…… MORE
Parolee Arrested in Chowchilla, Accused of Violent Sexual Assault of a Minor
CHOWCHILLA, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — Chowchilla Police say they have arrested a parolee for the violent sexual assault of a minor. Arthur Dean Knapp, 40, is accused of multiple crimes, including rape, assault and attempted murder. The department received a call back on August 1 about the assault. The victim was so severely injured that they were…… MORE
Fresno Businesses Struggle to Stay Open Due to Heat, High PG&E Bills
FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — High energy bills tied in with high food costs to increases in wages, the small mom and pop shops are struggling to keep up. You may remember seeing The Pickled Deli in northeast Fresno featured on ABC30’s Dine and Dish. Owner Nicholas Huerta says they’ve had to cut back on hours as excessive…… MORE
FTC to Study High Food Prices
The U.S. Federal Trade Commission will look into why grocery prices are still high despite falling costs for retailers. FTC Chair Lina Khan made the announcement during a public meeting with officials from the Justice Department on pricing practices. When the FTC votes to authorize the study, major U.S. grocery chains would be required to…… MORE
