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Valley Pink Patch Holds a 'Beauty Day' for Breast Cancer Survivors to Kick Off 2025 Campaign
CLOVIS, Calif. (KFSN) -- Valley Pink Patch is supporting the fight of kicking cancer. A "beauty day" was held at Clovis Community. Twenty-four breast cancer survivors were pampered and given beauty tu...
Liz Kern 48m ago
Over 40,000 USDA Employees Furloughed By Shutdown
The White House Office of Management and Budget requires the USDA to maintain a plan for agency operations in the absence of appropriations. The plan shows a total of 85,907 USDA employees on board be...
Don York 3h ago
The Ag Center Commodity Report for Thursday, October 2nd
Don York 3h ago

Parlier Killer Sentenced To 21 Years For 'Deadly Case Of Mistaken Identity'
PARLIER, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) -- More than four years after the death of Silvano Mendoza, a convicted Parlier killer learned his sentence and came face-to-face with his victim's daughter. "I struggle dai...
Gabe Navarro 5h ago

Teen Arrested After Attempted Armed Robbery In Tulare County
Terra Bella, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) -- A teen has been arrested after an attempted armed robbery in Tulare County. Deputies say that it happened just before 10:15 p.m. Tuesday at the Family Foods and Gas S...
Gabe Navarro 5h ago
Gov. Gavin Newsom's Office Receives Pardon Application for Detained Pismo's Manager
FRESNO, Calif. (KFSN) -- Governor Gavin Newsom's office has received a pardon application for Fresno restaurant "Pismo's" manager, Psalm Behpoor. Action News spoke with one of Behpoor's friends, Kash ...
Randy James 7h ago

Fresno Chaffee Zoo Wins 2 Prestigious Awards
FRESNO, Calif. (KFSN) -- The Fresno Chaffee Zoo is celebrating a double distinction. Two prestigious awards were given to the zoo by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums. The Kingdoms of Asia earned ...
Liz Kern 21h ago
FCI Mendota Employees Working W/O Pay Amid Gov't Shutdown
MENDOTA, Calif. (KFSN) -- With the government shut down, around 750,000 federal employees are either furloughed, or being forced to work, with hopes they'll be paid in the future. Employees at the Fed...
Liz Kern 21h ago

Reps. Fong, Valadao, Costa Respond to Govt. Shut Down
WASHINGTON, D.C. - South Valley Congressman Vince Fong (R-Bakersfield) issued the following statement in response to the shut down the federal government: "Senate Democrats just voted against keeping ...
Blake Taylor Oct 01, 2025

California Enters New Water Year With Focus On Flood Preparedness In Valley
FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) -- California enters its new water year Wednesday. The state says it's preparing for weather extremes as it copes with federal cuts to programs. The Department of Water Resou...
Gabe Navarro Oct 01, 2025
Poll
Daily Buzz Question: 10.2.2025
How concerned are you about the impact of the government shutdown on everyday services?
Very concerned – it’s already affecting my life
Somewhat concerned – I expect disruptions soon
Not concerned – I don’t think it will affect me
Unsure – I need more information
Voting Ends: Oct 2, 2025 | 7:00 PM