Military veterans interested in agriculture are invited to attend a series of on-farm and virtual workshops highlighting farm stores, onsite and off. The course is free and is also open to active military service members. Hosted by the Center for Rural Affairs, the 11-session series, “Agritourism through Farm Stores,” starts February 19 and runs through…… MORE
Ex-Bulldog Star Pleads Not Guilty to String of Robberies
(KMJ) Former Fresno State star football player, Derrick Ward, pleaded not guilty Wednesday to committing a string of robberies in southern California. According to police, the Super Bowl champ did not use a gun in his alleged robberies, but he is accused of using force and fear to take money from businesses. His bail was…… MORE
Madera South High Power Mechanics Program Achieves Associated Equipment Distributors Accreditation
MADERA, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — The power mechanics class at Madera South High School is celebrating a major achievement. Recently, it became the first high school program in the state to achieve the Associated Equipment Distributors (AED) Accreditation. Senior Gilberto Onofre is in his third year of the Power Mechanics program at Madera South High School.…… MORE
Road Construction Underway for Project in West Central Fresno
FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — Road construction is underway for a months-long project in west central Fresno. The intersection at Clinton and Valentine Avenues is expected to be closed through the beginning of April. During that time, a new traffic signal will be installed, along with turn lanes and new sidewalks. The project also includes storm…… MORE
Man Arrested For Deadly Shooting In Avenal
AVENAL, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — A man is now in custody accused of a deadly shooting in Avenal. Kings County sheriff’s deputies arrested 51-year-old Jose Valadez Junior on Tuesday. He’s now facing homicide charges. The shooting happened just after 9 pm Saturday on Central Avenue near Dome Street. Avenal Police found the victim, Rudy Moralez, lying…… MORE
Valley Air District No Longer Offering Rebates For Electric Vehicles
FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — The Valley Air District will no longer be offering rebates to help replace your older vehicle with an electric one because all the funds have been exhausted. The Drive Clean Rebate Program offers incentives up to $3,000 so people trade in their gas-powered cars. Now, we’re told any applications received after…… MORE
Man Stabbed To Death In Southeast Fresno Identified
FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — The man who was stabbed to death in southeast Fresno on New Year’s Eve has been identified as 39-year-old Anthony Sanchez. Police say the stabbing happened around 2:40 am Sunday on Sierra Vista and Eugenia avenues. Authorities say Sanchez got into an argument that led to the deadly stabbing. He was…… MORE
14 Year Old Accused of Murdering Parents Will Not Be Tried as an Adult
FRESNO COUNTY, Calif. (KFSN) — Charges have been filed against a 14-year-old boy accused of killing his parents in Fresno County last week. On Tuesday, the Fresno County District Attorney’s Office announced that a petition has been filed against the teen. The Fresno County Sheriff’s Office says the boy killed his parents, Lue Yang and Se…… MORE
National Agricultural Law Center Recaps Top 2023 Issues
The Waters of the U.S. rule rewrite topped the list of agricultural issues for the National Agricultural Law Center in 2023. While WOTUS was the top issue for 2024, California’s Proposition 12 came in second, with the one-year Farm Bill extension third. The organization listed EPA’s rollout of the Endangered Species Protection Program and the…… MORE
Fresno Native Audra McDonald Leads 135th Rose Parade as Grand Marshal
FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — Fresno native Audra McDonald shined as the Grand Marshal of the 135th Rose Parade in Pasadena. McDonald led the parade Monday morning, and announcers were quick to point out her Valley connection. You may have caught her on ABC30, waiving to thousands of spectators from her vibrant ride as it cruised down…… MORE
