Category Archives: Local News

San Joaquin Valley Water Resilience Summit
The San Joaquin Valley Water Resilience Summit is set for May 20th and 21st at Fresno State that will convene state leaders, regional water agencies, policymakers and stakeholders to review recent stu...
Don York May 15, 2026 Johnnyrh / Depositphotos.com

Lawmakers Question USDA Research Reorganization Plans
Senator Amy Klobuchar and 23 other senators are raising concerns about the U.S. Department of Agriculture's planned reorganization of its Research, Education and Economics mission area, saying ...
Don York May 15, 2026 kmiragaya / Depositphotos.com

Dana Williamson, Gov. Newsom's Former Chief of Staff, Pleads Guilty in Fraud Scheme
CALIFORNIA -- Gov. Gavin Newsom's former Chief of Staff, Dana Williamson, pleaded guilty in federal court to conspiracy to commit bank fraud and wire fraud. Williamson was originally charged with 23 f...
Liz Kern May 14, 2026

Fresno County Deputy Arrested, Accused of Sexual Battery While On Duty
FRESNO, Calif. (KFSN) -- A Fresno County sheriff's deputy has been arrested after accusations of sexual battery were made against him. Alejandro Apodaca, 31, was arrested on two counts of felony sexua...
Liz Kern May 14, 2026

Fresno Mayor Proposes $2.55 Billion Budget for 2026-2027 Fiscal Year
FRESNO, Calif. (KFSN) -- Fresno Mayor Jerry Dyer is proposing a $2.55 billion budget for the 2026 to 2027 fiscal year. He says making it balance out has been a challenge. "While FY27 has been challeng...
Liz Kern May 14, 2026

Senate Prepares to Take Up House-Passed Farm Bill
Senate lawmakers are beginning work on the next phase of the 2026 farm bill after the House approved its version last week, setting up negotiations over commodity programs, conservation funding...
Don York May 14, 2026 dechevm / Depositphotos.com

The Ag Center - Pistachio Update for Thursday, May 14th
Don York May 14, 2026 Dionisvera / Depositphotos.com

Person Killed After Being Hit By Train in Madera, Police Confirm
MADERA, Calif. (KFSN) -- A person has died after being hit by a train in Madera, police confirm. The incident occurred at the intersection of Yosemite Avenue and the railroad tracks between Gateway Dr...
Liz Kern May 13, 2026

Fresno Mayor Jerry Dyer Touts 'Strong Financial Outlook' in City's Budget Proposal
FRESNO, Calif. (KFSN) -- Mayor Jerry Dyer has unveiled his 2026- 2027 budget proposal at Fresno's City Hall. The overall budget total is $2.55 billion, with a majority of the funding going to public w...
Liz Kern May 13, 2026

Napoleon Dynamite Live Coming to Fresno in October
FRESNO, CA (KMJ) Fans of Napoleon Dynamite can catch the cult comedy live on stage in Fresno this fall. Stars Jon Heder, Efren Ramirez, and Jon Gries - better known as Napoleon, Pedro, and Uncle Rico ...
Blake Taylor May 13, 2026




