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2024 Clovis Rodeo: Full List of Concerts & Events

2024 Clovis Rodeo: Full List of Concerts & Events

CLOVIS, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — It’s time to dust off your boots! The 2024 Clovis Rodeo is underway. The action-packed rodeo week will run through Sunday. Each day will feature a bull riding or PRCA event for fans to enjoy. The rodeo will be immediately followed by a concert. This year’s performers include country music artists Bryan…MORE

Clovis Police Arrest 4 Suspects in Winco Shooting

Clovis Police Arrest 4 Suspects in Winco Shooting

CLOVIS, CA (KMJ) -Four suspects are arrested by Clovis Police in relation to the shooting that took place on April 8, 2024, at the Winco parking lot in Clovis. This gang related shooting investigation led Detectives to a home in southeast Fresno early Thursday morning where they served a search warrant, and were able to…MORE

Kim Kardashian Joins VP Harris to Discuss Criminal Justice Reform

Kim Kardashian Joins VP Harris to Discuss Criminal Justice Reform

WASHINGTON (AP) — Kim Kardashian marshaled her celebrity in one administration to spotlight criminal justice reform — and she’s doing it again in the next. The reality TV star and entrepreneur joined Vice President Kamala Harris on Thursday for a roundtable highlighting the administration’s efforts on criminal justice reform and how President Joe Biden has…MORE

Proposed Bill Could Ban Security Line Skipping Services from California Airports

Proposed Bill Could Ban Security Line Skipping Services from California Airports

SAN FRANCISCO, CA -(KMJ/KFSN) – Is it OK for people to pay to skip security lines at the airport? Two state lawmakers say no, and they’re proposing a bill to change the way third-party security screening companies like CLEAR work. CLEAR allows people to pay to verify their identity at a kiosk then be escorted…MORE

California Garlic Festival moving to Los Banos

California Garlic Festival moving to Los Banos

MERCED COUNTY, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — The California Garlic Festival is making its way to the Central Valley! The festival will be moving to the Merced County Spring Fairgrounds in Los Banos starting this year. Visitors can get their hands on all things garlic while watching monster truck shows, playing carnival games or listening to live music.…MORE

Congressman Jim Costa Unveils Legislation Regarding Regulation of Biolabs

Congressman Jim Costa Unveils Legislation Regarding Regulation of Biolabs

REEDLEY, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — Congressman Jim Costa unveils new legislation Tuesday to regulate highly infectious diseases and high containment laboratories. The “Preventing Illegal Laboratories and Protecting Public Health Act” is meant to address gaps in federal law. Over the past year of working with local, state, and federal leaders on investigating and cleaning up the…MORE

Calif. Lawmakers Debate Banning ‘Clear’ Airport Security Service

Calif. Lawmakers Debate Banning ‘Clear’ Airport Security Service

FRESNO, CA (KMJ) California lawmaker are debating a bill that would essentially ban the airport security line-skipping service Clear. Senate Bill 1372 is being considered by the Transportation Committee. The bill would prohibit airports from forming new agreements in 2025 with third-party vendors that offer to bring customers to the front of security lines. Services…MORE

FPU Student-Athlete Pleads Not Guilty in Deadly Crash

FPU Student-Athlete Pleads Not Guilty in Deadly Crash

FRESNO, Calif. (KFSN) — The Fresno Pacific University student-athlete charged in a deadly hit-and-run has entered a plea of “not guilty.” 23-year-old Miguel Ortiz Montilla appeared in court Tuesday morning for arraignment. He’s accused of driving the car that hit and killed 38-year-old Bryant Fields. RELATED: Family of man killed in Fresno hit-and-run crash wants…MORE

Woman in 70s Hit By Car In West Central Fresno, Police Say

Woman in 70s Hit By Car In West Central Fresno, Police Say

FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — A woman in her 70s is in the hospital after being hit by a car in west central Fresno. It happened just before 7 pm Sunday on Olive and Hughes Avenues. Fresno Police say a car heading west on Olive hit the woman. She rolled up on the hood of the…MORE

23rd Annual Clovis Rodeo Blood Drive

23rd Annual Clovis Rodeo Blood Drive

CLOVIS, Calif. (KJM/KFSN) — The Clovis Rodeo is just a few days away, but people will be rolling up their sleeves to give blood ahead of the event. The rodeo is joining forces with the Central California Blood Center for it’s 23rd annual Rodeo Blood Drive. People can head to the Clovis Rodeo Hall on…MORE