AVENAL, CA (KMJ) – Avenal Police are asking the public’s help finding a missing girl. 15-year-old Angelynn Tatiana Aguilar was last seen on January 31st 2024 at approximately 7:30PM leaving her residence in the city of Avenal. The Avenal Police Department posted on Facebook that Aguilar left a note, indicating she was leaving the home…… MORE
Local Trailblazers Honored at African American Museum Trailblazer Awards
FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — It was an elegant night in Fresno as local trailblazers were honored. The African American Historical and Cultural Museum of the San Joaquin Valley hosted its annual Black History Month Celebration to honor the unsung voices of African Americans in the Central Valley. The event was held on Sunday at the Golden…… MORE
America’s Biggest Landowners
The Land Report Research Team issued a report detailing who are America’s largest landowners. The “Land Report 100” shows that as of 2021, America’s largest landowner is named Red Emmerson. He and his family own just over 2.4 million acres in California, Oregon, and Washington through their timber products company, Sierra Pacific Industries. They surpassed…… MORE
Need A Prom Outfit? Fresno County Public Library Hosting FREE Pop-Up Shop
FRESNO COUNTY, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — The Fresno County Public Library is taking action to provide Central Valley teens a prom to remember. The Fig Garden branch is hosting its Pop-Up Prom Shop this Saturday. For weeks, libraries have collected donations so that High school students can get formal dresses, suits, jewelry and shoes for free. Outfits…… MORE
Fresno Animal Center Hosts “Speed Dating” Event to Match Adoptable Pets With Prospective Owners
FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – The Fresno Animal Center is hosting an event to match adoptable pets with prospective owners. The Fresno Animal Center is happy to announce that all dog adoption costs will be waived at their Speed Dating adoption event. Right now, Fresno has an overload of animals, especially large dogs, and they need…… MORE
Bus of Venezuelan 19 Asylum Seekers Dropped Off At Fresno Mission
FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — The Fresno Mission had 19 Venezuelan migrants dropped off on a bus at its front doors on Thursday. While the non-profit has opened its doors and resources for the group, they’re also asking the community for help. “This isn’t a political issue; it’s a matter of compassion and basic human dignity,”…… MORE
New Poll Suggests Ag Economic Downturn
A new poll of agricultural economists by Farm Journal shows most expect lower commodity prices, along with the outlook for higher costs, to weigh on the agriculture industry in 2024. Farm Journal has partnered with the University of Missouri to create the Ag Economists’ Monthly Monitor. University of Missouri agricultural economist Scott Brown says, “If…… MORE
Lunar New Year Celebrations Taking Place in California
FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — It’s time to get ready for the Lunar New Year. Also known as Chinese New Year – February 10 marks the start of the traditional Chinese Calendar. 2024 is the year of the Dragon. Here’s a list of events happening throughout California: Friday, January 26 – February 18 EVENT: Mulan’s Lunar New Year…… MORE
Tulare Man Convicted of Child Molestation Faces 550 Years in Prison
TULARE COUNTY, CA (KMJ) – A registered sex offender already convicted as child molester in Tulare is now facing hundreds of years behind bars for a new crime. 59-year-old James Mills was found guilty on Monday, January 29th, 2024 of 11 felony counts of lewd acts on a child under 14, and one count of…… MORE
First Round of Storms Arrive in Central Valley
FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — An Atmospheric River has officially reached Central California. The first round of storms arrived with light rainfall Wednesday evening that turned into stronger rainfall Thursday morning. The storms are also bringing rainfall and snow to Southern and Northern California. Some parts of the North Valley and Foothill communities could see heavier…… MORE
