Kicking off an expected loosening of U.S. monetary policy, the Federal Reserve cut interest rates by half a percentage point on Wednesday. The move brings a larger-than-normal reduction in the cost of borrowing, which followed growing concern about the health of America’s job market. Farm Policy News says higher interest rates have hit the agricultural…… MORE
Man Arrested for Assaulting Sleeping Homeless Man in Fresno’s Tower District
FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — A man suspected of assaulting an unhoused man as he slept outside of a Fresno Tower District business last month has been arrested. Detectives identified and arrested 25-year-old Roberto Felipe Olivera with the help of family on Wednesday. Detectives interviewed Olivera and then booked him into the Fresno County Jail for…… MORE
Fundraiser to Help Family of Clovis East Student Killed in Crash
CLOVIS, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — Clovis East High School hosted a fundraiser on Wednesday to help the family of a student who died in a motorcycle crash. Police say Austin Ly died when he was hit by a car and thrown from his bike at the intersection of Fowler and Tulare Avenues in east central Fresno. Guadalajara…… MORE
Groundbreaking Held For New Park In Fresno’s Tower District
FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — Fresno city leaders were in a Central Fresno neighborhood on Wednesday to break ground on a brand new park. It’s just a dirt field right now at the corner of Broadway and Elizabeth Streets in the Tower District. Soon, Broadway Parque will offer play structures for kids, two shade areas, paved…… MORE
Fresno County’s Unhoused Encampment Ban In Effect Friday
FRESNO COUNTY, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) –Fresno County’s illegal camping ordinance is set to go into effect Friday. The Board of Supervisors approved the ban in August on the heels of the city of Fresno’s recently approved ban on encampments. “It’s not as black-and-white as other ordinances that have been proposed that flat out ban sit, lie,…… MORE
AM Radio Bill Moves to House Floor
Efforts to keep AM radio in the dashboards of U.S. vehicles have taken a step forward in the House. The House Energy and Commerce Committee voted 45-2 to send the proposed AM Radio for Every Vehicle Act to the full House for a vote. “It’s been a stalwart of American prosperity and information sharing,” says…… MORE
More Students, Adults Arrested in Connection to Shooting near McLane High School
FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — Two adults have been arrested after a fight between students led to shots being fired near McLane High School last month. The shooting happened around 3:40 pm on Wednesday, August 21 outside the AutoZone near Cedar and Clinton avenues. Investigators say a 15-year-old had pistol whipped another teen before a 16-year-old…… MORE
Fresno Police Sergeant Arrested For Attempted Lewd Act On Child
FRESNO, Calif. (KFSN) — A Fresno police sergeant has been arrested and booked into jail on charges of attempted lewd act on a child and communication with a minor intending to commit an unlawful offense. Fresno police officials say they learned Wednesday that a felony warrant had been issued for the arrest of 56-year-old Paige McQuay…… MORE
Fertilizer Institute Wants More from Rail Industry
The Fertilizer Institute testified before the Surface Transportation Board and emphasized the ongoing need for the freight rail industry to shift its focus toward customer service and growth. The fertilizer industry has long relied on rail service for the efficient and safe transport of its products but has struggled with declining service quality, increasing rates,…… MORE
Cooking Fats And Oils Spill Into Heirloom’s Parking Lot In Northeast Fresno
FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — A foul-smelling situation outside a popular northeast Fresno restaurant prompted a response from hazmat and environmental health teams. Fresno fire crews say Heirloom’s grease trap system malfunctioned and spilled into the parking lot before 8 p.m. Tuesday. The cooking fats and oils made for a slippery situation and had a terrible…… MORE
