Fresno County Blossom Trail Kicks-Off 36th Season

FRESNO COUNTY, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — Spring is kicking off early with the return of the Fresno County Blossom Trail. You are invited to check out the beauty and splendor of what the county has to offer this year. The trail features stone fruit orchards, citrus groves, and all the colors and fragrances that come with…MORE

Many Former Bitwise Employees Now Able to Access 401(k) Contributions

FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — Hundreds of former Bitwise employees can now gain access to some of their 401(k) contributions. One of the lawyers representing the employees made the announcement Thursday. The Fresno-based tech company furloughed employees nationwide last May. Weeks later, Bitwise Industries filed for Chapter 7 bankruptcy. On top of bounced checks and unpaid…MORE

Suspect in Custody Following Standoff in Downtown Fresno

FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — A man is in custody after an hours-long standoff with police in downtown Fresno. Officers were called to the area of Kern and M Street at about 7 am Friday for a man swinging a six-foot-long metal pipe. The suspect then barricaded himself in the post office and refused to come…MORE

Lack of Heifers May Limit Milk Production Growth

A sharp decline in the number of dairy heifers available to replace older cows exiting the U.S. dairy herd could limit meaningful growth in milk production. The number of dairy replacement heifers has fallen almost 15% in the last six years to reach a 20-year low. While the global demand outlook for U.S. dairy products…MORE

Fresno Grizzlies Announce 2024 Promotional Calendar

FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – The Fresno Grizzlies announce their 2024 promotional calendar. It’s here! With 6 giveaways, 16 fireworks nights, and 36 total theme nights, there’s truly something for everyone at Chukchansi Park this season! You can read all about their events at www.milb.com/fresno PRESS RELEASE: Fresno, CA – This morning, the Fresno Grizzlies released their…MORE

Vacant Home Destroyed Following Fire in Orange Cove

FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — Crews are investigating what caused a home in Orange Cove to go up in flames. The fire broke out at about 2 am Thursday on 8th Street and Adams Avenue. CAL FIRE crews arrived minutes later to find flames coming from the home. They say no one was living there, but…MORE

Vote-By-Mail Ballots Arriving Across the Valley

FRESNO COUNTY, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — The primary election is just under a month away, which means it’s time to make your vote and your voice heard, and you can start now. Just a few people lined up at the Fresno County Elections Office downtown on Tuesday for early in-person voting. It was a slow first day.…MORE

Fresno County Deputies Searching For Nearly 100 Stolen Beehives

FRESNO, Calif. (KFSN) — The Fresno County Sheriff’s Office is searching for nearly 100 stolen beehives. Farmers around the Central Valley are moving beehives into their fields this week as their almond trees begin to bloom. The bees are the key to making sure their trees are pollinated and the crops plentiful. Ryan Jacobsen, CEO…MORE

Market Prices and Input Costs are Pushing Expectations Lower

Farmer outlook took a downturn at the start of 2024 as the January Purdue University-CME Group Ag Economy Barometer Index fell to a reading of 106, eight points below a month earlier. Compared to year-end, producers had a more negative outlook of their farms’ current situation along with a weakened outlook for the future. The…MORE