A recently introduced House bill is designed to put more money in the pockets of young people in agriculture. It would allow 4-H and FFA students ages 21 and younger to keep more of the modest income they earn. The students could then turn around and put the money they earn toward higher education or…… MORE
Gavin’s Law Rally Draws Hundreds of Community Members in Support
FRESNO (KMJ) – Almost 200 people gathered in Northeast Fresno at Keith Tice Park as the community showed support for AB 582. Gavin’s law is named after Clovis Unified educator Gavin Gladding, killed while jogging on Friant on Sept. 16, last year. The hit and run driver, Rogelio Alvarez Maravilla, was suggested to be…… MORE
Mexico Cartel Meth & Coke Seized in “Largest Drug Bust” in Fresno PD’S History
FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – Fresno’s police chief is calling it the “largest drug bust in their history from a single source.” Chief Jerry Dyer says they were working with the DEA on the investigation, seizing 67 pounds of methamphetamine smuggled in from Mexico, and arresting three men. DEA Fresno Resident Agent in Charge, Chris…… MORE
Elderly Clovis Man Accused in Wife’s Murder
CLOVIS, Calif. (KMJ) — An elderly Clovis man is accused of killing his 77-year-old wife. 82-year-old Kenneth Wright allegedly murdered his spouse, Maradee. Her death was initially reported as a suicide, but Fresno County Sheriff’s investigators say evidence at the scene pointed to a homicide. Anyone with any information on the killing is urged to call…… MORE
Yosemite Climbing Museum Gets Park Service Support
YOSEMITE (KMJ) — A proposal more than 25 years in the making has taken a big step forward. President of Yosemite Climbing Association Ken Yager has been working towards building a climbing museum in the National Park since 1992 and this month received a letter of intent. The all-important correspondence means the parties involved in…… MORE
Prime Minister: One of New Zealand’s darkest days
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Two More Victims Allegedly Molested By Clovis East Teacher
FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – Two more victims are identified who were allegedly molested by a Clovis East foreign language teacher. 50-year-old Kenneth Lee was arrested on Wednesday. The Clovis Unified educator is accused of having a sexual relationship with a student. A female student at Clovis East was the first to report Lee’s…… MORE
Today is Pi Day 3.14
Today is Pi Day 3.14 The earliest known celebration of pi day was organized by a physicist in 1988 at the San Francisco Exploratorium. March 14 used to be a holiday for just mathematicians as both the date (3/14) and the value of pi – the ratio of the circumference of a circle to its…… MORE
Unanimous Support For Veterans Memorial Outside Fresno City Hall
FRESNO (KMJ) — Unanimous support from Fresno City Council backing the location of a new Veterans Memorial in front of Fresno City Hall. The 7-0 vote Thursday morning will allow construction in front of the grass on the Tulare Street side of the building. The effort was sponsored by Council-members Garry Bredefeld and Esmeralda Soria,…… MORE
Celebrate National Ag Day
The National Farmers Union and other farm organizations are reminding everyone that family farm agriculture has for centuries been the lifeblood of America’s food system. As the country celebrates National Ag Day today, the agriculture community highlight the important roles family farmers and ranchers play in our world. “Family farm agriculture is built into the…… MORE
