The U.S agricultural industry is entering the growing season, which means things will get busy. The National Agricultural Aviation Association is asking all drone operators to be mindful of low-altitude crewed or manned agricultural aircraft operations. Crop dusters treat 127 million acres of cropland in the U.S. each year to help farmers increase productivity and…… MORE
Closures Around Shepherd Avenue Extended Until June
CLOVIS, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — A months-long road closure in the City of Clovis has been extended. The closure is from Shepherd Avenue between Fowler Avenue and Sunnyside Avenue and on Sunnyside Avenue between Perrin Road and Shepherd Avenue. The closures happened in the beginning of January. The roads were supposed to be back open on…… MORE
New Stop Signs Coming To Dangerous Southeast Fresno Intersection
FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — In January, Action News reported on this close call, in which Ruben Almaraz came within inches of being hit by an out-of-control car while getting his mail. “It’s still happening, getting closer and closer every time,” said Almaraz when we checked in with him Tuesday afternoon. Additional stop signs Fresno city…… MORE
Proposed Bill Could Ban Security Line Skipping Services from California Airports
SAN FRANCISCO, CA -(KMJ/KFSN) – Is it OK for people to pay to skip security lines at the airport? Two state lawmakers say no, and they’re proposing a bill to change the way third-party security screening companies like CLEAR work. CLEAR allows people to pay to verify their identity at a kiosk then be escorted…… MORE
California Garlic Festival moving to Los Banos
MERCED COUNTY, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — The California Garlic Festival is making its way to the Central Valley! The festival will be moving to the Merced County Spring Fairgrounds in Los Banos starting this year. Visitors can get their hands on all things garlic while watching monster truck shows, playing carnival games or listening to live music.…… MORE
Congressman Jim Costa Unveils Legislation Regarding Regulation of Biolabs
REEDLEY, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — Congressman Jim Costa unveils new legislation Tuesday to regulate highly infectious diseases and high containment laboratories. The “Preventing Illegal Laboratories and Protecting Public Health Act” is meant to address gaps in federal law. Over the past year of working with local, state, and federal leaders on investigating and cleaning up the…… MORE
Fresno Irrigation District Meetings Scheduled
The Fresno Irrigation District is hosting three grower meetings to give updates on the current water supply conditions according to a FID news release. Those updates cover: FID’s Recharge Efforts in 2023, the Kings River water rights fight, and the North Kings Groundwater Sustainability Agency and its efforts to comply with the Sustainable Groundwater Management…… MORE
Reedley High School Staff Save Parent During Heart Attack
REEDLEY, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — An afternoon of watching baseball at Reedley High School turned into a literal heart-stopping event for one parent. “Every second matters when it comes to CPR and cardiac arrest,” said Victoria Yost, a certified athletic trainer at Reedley High. Staff say when a man had a heart attack, everyone took action…… MORE
Shoplifting Suspects Arrested After Chase With Clovis Police
CLOVIS, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — Two shoplifting suspects have been arrested after they allegedly led police on a chase through Clovis on Monday night. Around 6:30 pm, officers responded to a shoplifting call at the Dick’s Sporting Goods on Clovis and Herndon. Clovis police say the suspects, 35-year-old Nicole Vargas and 48-year-old Francisco Ruiz, got into…… MORE
Calif. Lawmakers Debate Banning ‘Clear’ Airport Security Service
FRESNO, CA (KMJ) California lawmaker are debating a bill that would essentially ban the airport security line-skipping service Clear. Senate Bill 1372 is being considered by the Transportation Committee. The bill would prohibit airports from forming new agreements in 2025 with third-party vendors that offer to bring customers to the front of security lines. Services…… MORE
