TULARE COUNTY, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — Republican farmer and businessman, Stan Ellis, is declaring victory in the special election for State Assembly District 32, which spans parts of Tulare and Kern counties. Early numbers from the Secretary of State show Ellis is in the lead with more than 63 percent. Democratic educator, Chris Cruz-Boone, follows behind at…… MORE
USDA Secretary Has Plan To Lower Egg Prices
U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins unveils a $1 billion-dollar comprehensive strategy to curb highly pathogenic avian influenza. The goal is to protect the U.S. poultry industry, and lower egg prices. According to USDA the five-pronged strategy includes an additional $500 million for biosecurity measures, $400 million in financial relief for affected farmers, and $100…… MORE
Grand Opening For Marjaree Mason Center’s New Facility
FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — The Marjaree Mason Center will be holding its grand opening and ceremonial ribbon-cutting to commemorate the transition of all nonresidential services into its new Isnardi Foundation Building, serving survivors of domestic violence in Fresno County. In December 2022, the Marjaree Mason Center purchased a 5.5-acre property in Fresno with an existing…… MORE
Fresno County Employees Recognized For Saving Co-worker Who Collapsed
FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — Two Fresno County employees are being recognized for taking action to save the life of a co-worker. The Fresno County Board of Supervisors adopted a resolution on Tuesday in honor of Human Resources employees, Elizabeth Vecchio and David McCurry. The two were also given a County of Fresno medal of honor.…… MORE
1 of 2 Teenagers Dies After Being Hit By Vehicle In Sanger
SANGER, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — One of the two teenagers hit by a vehicle in Sanger Tuesday night has died from their injuries. Police have revealed that the victims were a boy and a girl who were both 17. Sanger Unified released a statement confirming that the victims were students. Counseling and other resources will be…… MORE
Woman Killed in Crash in Madera County, CHP Says
MADERA COUNTY, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — A woman has died following a crash in Madera County early Tuesday morning. The California Highway Patrol says the crash happened just before 5 am on Road 9 and Avenue 25, just west of Chowchilla. Officers say a woman was driving a Nissan Altima south on Road 9 when she…… MORE
Sarah’s Court Opens 120 Affordable Housing Units in East Central Fresno
FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — A new affordable housing apartment building opened in east central Fresno as part of an emerging walkable community that will eventually offer shopping and dining options. Sarah’s Court apartments at Fancher Creek is now open. City leaders touted it as a groundbreaking move in the fight for more affordable housing in Fresno. “Today,…… MORE
Exclusive: Gov. Hopeful Sheriff Bianco Joins Appleton
FRESNO, CA (KMJ) Riverside County Sheriff Chad Bianco joined KMJ’s Ray Appleton on his program Tuesday to discuss his run for California Governor. Sheriff Bianco bio: https://biancoforgovernor.com/meet-chad/… MORE
The Ag Center Commodity Report for Tuesday, February 25
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Feds Announce First Water Allocation for 2025
The Bureau of Reclamation’s initial allocation for California farmers on the west side of the Central Valley south of the Sacramento-San Joaquin Bay-Delta is more than twice what the initial allocation was in 2024, a year with similar hydrology, according to a news release. In addition, the Bureau of Reclamation says the Trump administration is…… MORE
