Category Archives: Local News

Former Fresno County Supervisor Phil Larson Has Died
FRESNO, CA (KMJ) - Former Fresno County supervisor Phil Larson has died at the age of 92. He was remembered on KMJ's Afternoon Drive Show Thursday as guest host Clint Oliver, (filling in for Philip Te...
Liz Kern Apr 23, 2026

Marjaree Mason Center Names Leticia Campos New CEO
FRESNO, Calif. (KFSN) -- The Marjaree Mason Center has named Leticia Campos its new CEO. Campos has served as the organization's interim ceo and previously as chief programs officer, bringing more tha...
Liz Kern Apr 23, 2026

Clovis Mayor Pearce Announces Her Run For Fresno County Supervisor Seat
FRSNO, CA (KMJ) - Clovis Mayor Pro Tem Diane Pearce - announced Thursday on KMJ's Broeske & Musson Show that she's running for a seat on the Fresno County Board of Supervisors. Pearce is seeking t...
Liz Kern Apr 23, 2026

FAA Steps Up Enforcement of Ag Drone Regulations
The Federal Aviation Administration is accelerating enforcement of drone regulations, a move that could have broad implications for farmers increasingly relying on unmanned aircraft for crop managemen...
Don York Apr 23, 2026 AndreyPopov / Depositphotos.com

The Ag Center News for Thursday, April 23rd
Don York Apr 23, 2026 dechevm / Depositphotos.com

Fresno County Farmers Assessing Crops for Damage Following Storm
FRESNO COUNTY, Calif. (KFSN) -- Fruit growers were among the most concerned after a storm swept through the area this week, according to Fresno County Farm Bureau CEO Ryan Jacobsen. A helicopter was d...
Liz Kern Apr 22, 2026

2026 Clovis Rodeo: Full List of Concerts, Events, and Shuttle Times
CLOVIS, Calif. (KFSN) -- Get your boots out! The 2026 Clovis Rodeo is happening this week. All the action begins Wednesday, April 22 and runs through Sunday, April 26. Each day will feature a bull rid...
Liz Kern Apr 22, 2026

3 Tornados Officially Touched Down in Central California Tuesday, NWS Confirms
FRESNO, Calif. (KFSN) -- A Storm Survey Team report from the National Weather Service in Hanford confirms three tornados officially touched down in Central California on Tuesday. Meteorologists Brando...
Liz Kern Apr 22, 2026
California Lawmakers Move to Reform Mental Health Diversion Program
A new bill authored by Senator Shannon Grove of Bakersfield is moving forward in the California Legislature, aiming to change how the state handles mental health diversion in criminal cases. The bill,...
Gabe Navarro Apr 22, 2026
Bill to Fund Voter‑Approved Proposition 36 Moves Forward in Senate
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (KMJ) - A bill aimed at funding California's voterapproved Proposition 36 has passed a key Senate committee, marking an important step toward putting the law into action. Senate Bil...
Gabe Navarro Apr 22, 2026




