HANFORD, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — Del Monte Foods is selling its 670,000-square-foot facility at Jackson and South 11th Avenue near Hanford. The tomato processing plant employs more than 400 people, most from Kings and Tulare County, but their future remains uncertain. “I don’t see this as a bad thing. It’s just a transition, a little bit…… MORE
California Couple Gunned Down While On Vacation in Mexico
MICHOACÁN, Mexico — A California couple was shot and killed Wednesday while on vacation in Michoacán, Mexico, authorities said. The shooting happened in the municipality of Angamacutiro, located in the northern part of the state. Authorities said the victims – 50-year-old Gloria Ambriz and 53-year-old Rafael Cardona – were shot while they were sitting inside…… MORE
Should the U.S. End ‘Birthright Citizenship’? KMJ Hosts Debate
President-elect Trump is adamant that he will try to end the practice of birthright citizenship. But can he?… MORE
Farm Bureau Seeks Fix for H-2A Farm Labor Issues
Farm labor continues to be a huge issue for the ag industry. With Republicans in control of both the House and Senate beginning January 3rd and President Trump returning to the White House on January 20th, American Farm Bureau Federation President Zippy Duvall says he’ll be pushing lawmakers on Capitol Hill next year to revise…… MORE
Carport Fire Threatens Central Fresno Apartment, Displaces 3 Residents
FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — Firefighters are cleaning up after a fire broke out near an apartment in central Fresno. Fire crews were called out to Clinton and Warren avenues, near West Avenue, around 4:30 a.m. Friday. Officials say the flames were first spotted in the carport area, off the alley, south of the apartments. The…… MORE
Fresno Will Not Ask About Citizenship Status Of Street Vendors Who Report Wage Theft
FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — Wage theft is a growing problem statewide. It can take many forms, from requiring workers to clock out without overtime pay to falsifying timesheets. Here locally, street vendors are disproportionately targeted by the crime as many of them are undocumented and fearful to speak up. “Folks were threatening not to pay…… MORE
3 Men Wanted In Connection To Southwest Fresno Shooting That Killed Woman
FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — Fresno Police are searching for three men responsible for firing over 40 shots into a southwest Fresno home that killed a woman. The shooting happened just after 4 p.m. on Wednesday near East Samson and South Lee avenues. When officers arrived, they found 32-year-old Markazsa Perry in the backyard of a…… MORE
3 Men Wanted in Connection to SW Fresno Shooting That Killed Woman
FRESNO, Calif. (KFSN) — Fresno Police are searching for three men responsible for firing over 40 shots into a southwest Fresno home that killed a woman. The shooting happened just after 4 p.m. on Wednesday near East Samson and South Lee avenues. When officers arrived, they found 31-year-old Markazsa Perry in the backyard of a home,…… MORE
Power Restored After Over Five Months To Santa Nella Mobile Home Park After Devastating Fire
SANTA NELLA, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — People living in a small Merced County community went without power for over 5 months after a fire ripped through several mobile homes this past summer. Just days ago, after multiple setbacks, power was restored thanks to a collaborative effort by multiple agencies. “The flame was so big so tall…… MORE
Former Farmersville Police Sergeant Faces Embezzlement Charges
TULARE COUNTY, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — A former Farmersville police sergeant is out on bail as he faces charges of embezzlement and grand theft. The Tulare County district attorney is accusing 51-year-old Rafael Vasquez of taking $35,000 from the Farmersville police department’s explorer program and the police officer’s association. The district attorney says Vasquez was an…… MORE
