The increasing use of biofuels should generate bullish vibes for agricultural commodities in the future. E-T-F Trends says plans for a biofuel plant in California could spur more investors to take a closer look at agricultural commodities. California has one of the more ambitious plans when it comes to reducing carbon emissions. Given this, the…… MORE
Toyota, GM Urge Owners of Old Corolla, Matrix & RAV4 Models to Park Them Until Airbags Replaced
DETROIT (AP) – Toyota and General Motors are telling the owners of about 61,000 older Corolla, Matrix, RAV4 and Pontiac Vibe models to stop driving them because their Takata air bag inflators are at risk of exploding and hurling shrapnel. The urgent warning Monday covers certain Corolla compact cars and Matrix hatchbacks from the 2003 and…… MORE
California Snow Survey Reflects “Modest Increase” Says DWR
SACRAMENTO, Calif. – The Department of Water Resources (DWR) today conducted the second snow survey of the season at Phillips Station. The manual survey recorded 29 inches of snow depth and a snow water equivalent of 10 inches, which is 58 percent of average for this location. The snow water equivalent measures the amount of water…… MORE
Suspect in Deadly Fresno County DUI Crash Pleads Not Guilty
FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — A man charged with murder in a deadly DUI crash has entered a not guilty plea. 35-year-old Ryan Trevino is charged with second-degree murder in a January 13 crash that killed 78-year-old John Michael Tarter. The crash happened on Millerton Road near Marina Drive. Trevino appeared in court in a wheelchair…… MORE
Identities Released of Father and Daughter Killed in Crash with Semi-truck in Fresno County
FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — The two people who were killed in a crash involving a semi-truck in Fresno County have been identified as 50-year-old Rogelio Avila and his daughter, 20-year-old Yessenia Avila. Authorities say Yessenia was a student at Fresno Pacific University and that Rogelio was driving her to class. The crash happened Monday morning on…… MORE
Fresno City Council to Consider New Policy to Help Combat Wage Theft
FRESNO, Calif. (KFSN) — The Fresno City Council is considering a new policy aimed at combating wage theft throughout the city. Councilmember Tyler Maxwell and City Attorney Andrew Janz are pushing for a dedicated division focused on prosecuting these cases locally. Common forms of wage theft include employers failing to pay overtime, not providing required…… MORE
Growing Future Leaders on GIVE FFA Day
Interested people are invited to support the FFA and agricultural education through Give FFA Day on Thursday, February 22nd. For the eighth straight year, funds raised support programs on local, state, and national levels. During the 24 hours of giving, supporters can donate to the National FFA and the state FFA associations of their choice.…… MORE
Fresno Yosemite Intl. Airport Reaches All-Time Record-Over 2.4M Passengers Served in 2023
Fresno, CA – (January 25, 2023) Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT) today announced historic passenger volume of over 2.4 million passengers served in Calendar Year 2023, representing a more than 12% increase compared to Calendar Year 2022, which served 2.1 million passengers. In addition to strong passenger growth, construction on a major and historic terminal expansion is in…… MORE
Merced County Officials Speak Out Against Release of Sexual Predator
MERCED COUNTY, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) – State lawmakers and local leaders are speaking out against the release of a sexually violent predator in Merced County. Sheriff Vern Warnke says neither he nor the district attorney was contacted about the pending release and relocation of convict Kevin Gray from Stanislaus County. A judge has ordered his release in…… MORE
New Imaging & Breast Cancer Center at Saint Agnes Medical Center
FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — A new imaging and breast cancer center is now part of Saint Agnes Medical Center. The new outpatient facility includes state-of-the-art technology, offering a one-stop shop for care so patients can easily move from diagnostics to imaging. The center also provides comfortable spaces for patients, including private dressing rooms. The peaceful…… MORE
