FRESNO COUNTY, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — A storm is expected to hit the Valley this week. Ahead of the storm, you can find sandbags at the following locations in Fresno, Tulare, Merced, and Madera counties: Fresno County Sandbags are provided for free at these locations, but you will need to bring your own shovel and fill them…… MORE
LeGrand Woman Charged with Murdering Her 3 Children
MERCED COUNTY, Calif. (KFSN) — A Le Grand woman charged with the murders of her three children appeared in court for her preliminary hearing on Tuesday. Patricia Ortiz is accused of killing her three young children in January 2022. When the judge read the charges, Ortiz was visibly upset. She’s charged with three counts of…… MORE
Students Hold Fundraiser For Central Valley Honor Flight
LOS BANOS, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — North Valley students are taking action to raise money for local veterans to fly to DC and visit the memorials built in their honor. The donations raised during Monday night’s drive-thru dinner in Los Banos will benefit the Central Valley Honor Flight. The event is organized by several local…… MORE
300 Pounds Of Marijuana Found During Traffic Stop In Merced County
MERCED, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — A traffic stop in Merced County led to the seizure of more than 300 pounds of processed marijuana. The California Highway Patrol says it happened on Interstate 5 near Highway 165 last Thursday, March 6. K9 Shei alerted officers about the odor of narcotics, leading to a search of the truck. …… MORE
National Farmers Union Launches Capital Innovation Fund
National Farmers Union launched the Farmers Capital Fund, a $25 million investment initiative dedicated to supporting new companies that accelerate agricultural productivity. In turn, that will help advance the economic success of family farmers and ranchers, who NFU President Rob Larew calls the “backbone of rural America.” By investing in innovative, economically sustainable solutions, the…… MORE
Fresno City Councilmembers Introduce Proposal Aimed At Managing Smoke Shops
FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — This week, a proposed smoke shop plan will be introduced to the Fresno City Council, aimed at eliminating the sale of illegal products and improving neighborhood safety and security. “We are taking action by introducing this ordinance to protect our vulnerable communities,” said Fresno City Councilmember Nelson Esparza. He represents District…… MORE
The Ag Center Commodity Report for Tuesday, March 11
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Listen to KMJ for the latest developments on the tariff tiff between the US and Canada. President Donald Trump announced plans to double expected tariffs on steel and aluminum imports from Canada in retaliation for Ontario’s 25% tariffs on electricity.… MORE
California Campsites Could Soon Close Amid Federal Spending Freeze
FRESNO COUNTY, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — Nearly 4,000 campsites across 18 federally funded national forests are in jeopardy of closing this summer. According to a recent New York Times article, the U.S. Forest Service is planning massive cuts after President Trump put a hold on federal spending and ordered staff reductions. “I mean, there’s going to…… MORE
Consumers Worry About Tariffs and Food Prices
Grocery stores and gas pumps are important inflation indicators. While inflationary concerns have been persistent in recent years, the back and forth regarding tariffs on Canada and Mexico, as well as the tariffs on Chinese goods, have prompted additional concerns about prices. Results from the Gardner Food and Agricultural Policy Survey find most consumers across…… MORE
