FRESNO, CA (KMJ/KFSN) – President Trump confirmed he is setting his sights on California’s controversial High-Speed Rail Project. While answering questions from the media in the Oval Office Tuesday, he threatened to open the investigation himself. “It’s impossible that something could cost that much. And now it’s not even going to San Francisco, and it’s…… MORE
Central California Farmers Raise Concerns After Trump Orders Dam Water Release
TULARE COUNTY, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — The flow of water being released downstream out of Terminus Dam at Lake Kaweah has slowed considerably since Saturday. An executive order from President Trump directed the US Army Corps of Engineers to release water, in part to help fight LA wildfires. “We have billions of gallons of water. It was…… MORE
The Ag Center Commodity Report Water update for Tuesday, February 4
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Cattle and Bison Imports Resume from Mexico
The USDA’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service is announcing the resumption of cattle and bison imports from Mexico. Those imports will resume in the next several days. To protect U.S. livestock and other animals, APHIS halted shipments of bison and cattle from Mexico in November after positive detection of New World screwworm in southern…… MORE
Kings Co. Man Accused of Killing Ex-Girlfriend, Kidnapping Daughters Could Face Death Penalty
KINGS COUNTY, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — Cameras were not allowed in a Kings County Courtroom on Monday afternoon as 23-year-old Jonathan Maldonado Cruz, who is suspected of shooting and killing his ex-girlfriend, 22-year-old Madeline Rose Cuevas, appeared in court for the first time. Authorities say Maldonado-Cruz also kidnapped their two toddler daughters and took them to…… MORE
2 Indicted On Wire Fraud Charges Connected To Bitwise Industries
FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — Two men have been indicted on wire fraud charges. They’re accused of swindling investors with loans made to the failed Fresno-based startup company, Bitwise. 61-year-old David Hardcastle of Fresno and 31-year-old Andrew Adler of Connecticut are accused of luring investors and giving Bitwise $20 million in loans. In doing so, they…… MORE
Police Investigating Possible Hate Incident At Edison High School
FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — A student at Edison High School shared recent events at school have not made her feel safe. Those comments come after offensive markings were discovered on the Edison High School Campus in Southwest Fresno. District officials said they were first made aware of the racial slur and Nazi swastika, found in…… MORE
Protests Across California in Response to Immigration Policies, ICE Enforcement
VISALIA, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — Thousands gathered to protest immigration policies and ICE raids in California. In Fresno, on Sunday, protestors lined the sidewalks along Blackstone and Nees, with signs that read” Keep Families Together,” and “Don’t Deport My Grandpa.” Dozens gathered at the corner of Caldwell Avenue and Mooney Boulevard in Visalia Sunday with signs,…… MORE
Boy Stayed By Mom’s Side After She Died In Fresno County Crash, CHP Says
FRESNO COUNTY, Calif. (KMJ/FSN) — California Highway Patrol officers say a mother lost control of her Subaru Crosstrek while leaving a friend’s house and heading home to Tollhouse. She swerved off Highway 168 at Qualls Prather Road in Auberry. “Vehicle traveled off the embankment, rolled over multiple times,” said one first responder. Officers said the…… MORE
Preparations Underway In Mountain Communities Ahead Of Storms
FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — With active weather headed for Central California, local and state leaders are urging people to be prepared, especially for those living in the mountain burn scar areas. The incoming rain is triggering flood watches in both Madera and Mariposa counties. There are also flooding concerns for other parts of the Sierra…… MORE
