The Purdue University/CME Group Ag Economy Barometer climbed to 152 in February, 11 points higher than January. An improvement in the current situation on U.S. farms drove the stronger sentiment among producers. The Current Conditions Index hit 137, 28 points higher than January. The Future Expectations Index rose only three points in February to 159.…… MORE
CHP K9 Busts Driver Hauling 20lbs of Cocaine
FRESNO, CA (KMJ) Good dog! A CHP K-9 officer sniffed out a large haul of cocaine recently. On February 28, the CHP stopped a truck for a traffic violation on I-5 in Merced County. Sensing something was amiss, the officer deployed K-9 “Shei” who found 20 pounds of coke hidden in a secret compartment in…… MORE
Rain Hits Valley Floor, Snow in Sierra
FRESNO, CA (KMJ) Snow in the Sierra is expected for the next 48 hours. According to the ABC30 AccuWeather forecast, as much 18 inches of snow could drop in the higher elevations above 5,000 feet. Thunder, lightning and possibly some small hail is expected hit the valley on Wednesday and Thursday.… MORE
Lion Cubs Make Public Debut At Fresno Chaffee Zoo
FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — The littlest lions at the Fresno Chaffee Zoo made their public debut. Cubs Asali and Taraj were seen Tuesday exploring their habitat, closely followed by their mother, Zamaya. The siblings were born on November 5 and have been growing and bonding with their parents out of the public eye — until…… MORE
16-year-old And Dad Arrested For Shooting Threat At Merced School
MERCED, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — A 16-year-old boy and his father are accused of an alleged shooting threat at Golden Valley High School in Merced. Police say the school received a report of a 16-year-old student making threats to harm other students on Monday. Officers tracked down the suspect and searched his home. Investigators discovered the…… MORE
Illegal Gambling Operation At Merced Phone Repair Store
MERCED, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — A Merced business owner is behind bars, accused of an illegal gambling operation at a cell phone store and repair shop. On Tuesday, authorities conducted an investigation in response to multiple complaints regarding illegal gambling activities happening at Cell Kings on East Yosemite Parkway. They executed a search warrant and found…… MORE
KMJ Hosts Sound Off on Newsom’s Back-to-Work Order
FRESNO, CA (KMJ) OPINION Gov. Gavin Newsom has ordered all state employees to return to the office four days a week, starting July 1. Huh? Newsom said it’s an effort to “strengthen the state’s emergency and disaster response and address employment needs.” What? It’s been 5 years since he locked down the Golden State in…… MORE
Zoomania Returns to the Fresno Chaffee Zoo
FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — Zoomania is back at the Fresno Chaffee Zoo! It’s the zoo’s big fundraiser that comes around during March Madness. You can log on to their website right now to see the animals taking place in this year’s brackets. Donations have already started, and you can update every week. They’ll go to…… MORE
Measles Outbreak Sweeps Across 9 states, including California
FRESNO COUNTY, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — Cases of measles are growing across the nation. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says there are about 200 cases of measles across the US. Specifically, there are 159 cases in Texas, showing how fast airborne illness can spread. The California Department of Public Health confirms with Action News…… MORE
Tariffs Enacted on Imports from Canada, Mexico and China
The National Farmers Union released this announcement about tariffs on those three nations. National Farmers Union President Rob Larew says “The tariffs announced, along with retaliatory measures from China and Canada, will have serious consequences for American agriculture. Our farmers are the backbone of this country, and they need strong, fair trade policies that ensure they can…… MORE
