WASHINGTON – Today, Congressman David G. Valadao (CA-22) voted in support of the first Fiscal Year 2024 (FY24) Consolidated Appropriations Act, which provides discretionary resources for six of the twelve FY24 appropriations bills. Congressman Valadao, a member of the House Appropriations Committee, secured several wins for the Central Valley in the annual spending package, including $55 million in…… MORE
Congressman Secures $12.2 Million for Local Projects in the San Joaquin Valley
WASHINGTON – Congressman Jim Costa (CA-21) secured $12,235,783 in Community Project Funding through the Fiscal Year 2024 budget. This funding will respond directly to some of the most pressing needs in Fresno and Tulare counties. The budget is expected to be signed into law by President Joe Biden later this week. “Bringing back federal funding…… MORE
Farmers Still Worry About Financial Outlook
The Purdue University-CME Group Ag Economy Barometer rose modestly in February posting a reading of 111, five points higher than a month earlier. The modest rise in the barometer was attributable to producers expressing somewhat more optimism about the future as the Future Expectations Index rose seven points to a reading of 115. The Current…… MORE
Prop 1: Mental Health Bond Too Close to Call
FRESNO, Calif. (KFSN) — Proposition 1 is the only statewide measure on California’s primary election ballot. It’s a measure backed by Gov. Gavin Newsom. A yes on Prop 1 would use over $6 billion in bond funding to create supportive housing, give $1 billion to support veterans and create 65,000 mental health jobs. In addition,…… MORE
Fresno State Tax ‘Measure E’ Appears to Fail Again
FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ) — Despite better organization and some big name endorsements Measure E appears headed for another defeat. The controversial sales tax proposal is trailing by nearly 10,000 votes. NO 45,055 56.14% YES 35,200 43.86% If passed, Measure E would add a penny tax on $4 purchases in Fresno County for the next 25…… MORE
Police Investigating Theft at Fresno Lululemon
FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — An investigation is underway after a theft at Lululemon in northwest Fresno. Fresno Police say it happened just before 10:30 am Tuesday at the location near Shaw and Palm. Authorities say three people were involved and walked out of the store with multiple bags of clothing. Police are still investigating and have…… MORE
Cattle Industry Urging Congress To Pass Spending Bill
The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association is calling on lawmakers to pass the minibus appropriations package announced over the weekend by congressional leadership. The bill prevents a government shutdown and supports several key cattle industry priorities. NCBA President Mark Eisele says, “While this legislation is not perfect, it advances a number of priorities important to cattle…… MORE
CA Primary Election 2024: Key Statewide, Central Valley Races
FRESNO (KMJ/KFSN) — This year’s California primary election includes some high-profile races for the Central Valley, as well as the presidential primary and other statewide races. There are primaries scheduled in 15 states, including in California on Super Tuesday. Polling places will be open 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. You can take your mail-in ballot to…… MORE
Fresno Co. Elections Boss: Turnout at 16%
FRESNO, CA (KMJ) Fresno County Elections Registrar of Voters James Kus joined KMJ’s Broeske & Musson Tuesday shortly after the polls opened for the March Primary.… MORE
Woman Hospitalized After Hit-and-Run in Tower District, Police Say
FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — Fresno Police are searching for the driver who hit a woman in the Tower District. Authorities responded to the area of Olive and Linden Avenues in the Tower District around 8 p.m. Sunday after reports of a pedestrian being hit by a vehicle. The victim was transported to the hospital with…… MORE
