FRESNO COUNTY, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — A teenage girl accused of acting as the getaway driver in the shooting death of 18-year-old Caleb Quick appeared in juvenile court Wednesday, as her attorney pushed back against the murder charge she faces. Quick’s family filled two benches behind the prosecution. The girl’s parents sat quietly behind her. Cameras…… MORE
Thousands On Alert For PG&E Power Shut Offs Across The Valley
FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — The weekend weather forecast has prompted alerts from PG&E to thousands of its customers on Wednesday night. With high winds on the way for much of the Valley this weekend, PG&E is closely monitoring the conditions and says it’s prepared to turn off power across 15 counties, including parts of Fresno…… MORE
2 Men Wanted In Armed Robbery Of Northwest Fresno Gas Station
FRESNO, Calif (KMJ/KFSN) — Police are looking for two men accused of an armed robbery in northwest Fresno. It happened just before 2 a.m. Thursday at the AMPM gas station on Blythe and Herndon avenues. Police say two men wearing masks went into the store with a gun and demanded cash from the clerk. The…… MORE
Protestors Gather In Downtown Fresno Over Conflict Between Israel And Iran
FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — Unrest in the Middle East has sparked protests across the U.S. “The US is considering helping Israel and bombing Iran, and that’s the last thing this country needs. It’s not in our country’s interest. It’s not anybody’s interest,” says Ken Hudson, Peace Fresno. As another round of attacks in the region…… MORE
‘Razor Blade Throat’ Symptom Linked To New COVID-19 Subvariant Spreading In California
FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — A new COVID-19 subvariant known as NB.1.8.1, or “Nimbus,” is spreading across the United States and gaining traction in California, prompting health officials to urge the public to stay up to date on vaccinations. The variant, first detected in China, now accounts for an estimated 37% of COVID-19 cases nationwide, according…… MORE
NAFB Partners with Feeding America to Help End Rural Hunger
While food insecurity affects 47 million people in America, it has a disproportionate impact in rural areas of the country. To bring attention to the crisis and with the goal of providing one million meals for hungry people, the National Association of Farm Broadcasting introduced the NAFB Hunger Campaign. NAFB Hunger is designed to help…… MORE
The Ag Center Report for Thursday, June 19th
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Fresno State Athletics Introduces Charlotte Morgan As Its New Softball Coach
FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — Fresno State Athletics has introduced Charlotte Morgan as the sixth head softball coach in program history. Morgan was hired this past Saturday after former head coach Stacy May Johnson departed for the University of Iowa. Morgan comes by way of CSU Northridge, where she’s been the head coach since 2021. In her five…… MORE
Suspected Arsonist Nabbed in Madera Co. Fire
MADERA COUNTY, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — A man has been arrested for allegedly starting a fire earlier this week in Madera County. The Madera County Sheriff’s Office says 34-year-old Hilario Vargas Martinez intentionally started the Raymond Fire. The fire broke out around 3:30 p.m. Monday near Raymond Road and Avenue 28 1/4. The flames scorched 40…… MORE
Sustainable Farming Continues Surging
The Fertilizer Institute announced that almost 65 million acres of U.S. farmland are being actively managed using the 4R Nutrient Stewardship practices. “Industry leaders set a goal in 2021 to have 70 million acres of cropland under 4R management by 2030,” said TFI President and CEO Corey Rosenbusch. He goes on to say “we are…… MORE
