Category Archives: Local News

The Ag Center - Monthly Water Update
Don York Mar 19, 2026 disorderly / Depositphotos.com

Jury Finds Malik Nichols Guilty of Murder in 2023 Fresno Double Shooting
FRESNO, Calif. (KFSN) -- A jury has found Malik Nichols guilty in a 2023 double shooting that killed 43-year-old Ibrahim Muhammad in Fresno. Nichols was found guilty on six counts Wednesday afternoon,...
Liz Kern Mar 18, 2026

Fresno Pols Demand Removal of Cesar Chavez's Name
FRESNO, CA (KMJ) Local electeds are calling for the removal of Cesar Chavez's name from street signs and more. The city of Fresno in 2024 renamed portions of Kings Canyon, Ventura and California Avenu...
Blake Taylor Mar 18, 2026

Ag Retailers Outline Policy Priorities
The Agricultural Retailers Association outlined its 2026 Public Policy Priorities, announcing a comprehensive agenda designed to support America's ag retailers and strengthen the nation's food ...
Don York Mar 18, 2026 Jirsak / Depositphotos.com

Dolores Huerta: Cesar Chavez Assaulted Her, Fathered 2 Kids
(KMJ) Civil rights leader and longtime valley resident Dolores Huerta says United Farmworkers founder Cesar Chavez sexually assaulted her and fathered two of her children. Huerta made the bombshell al...
Blake Taylor Mar 18, 2026

Crushing Old Farm Tractors is Benefiting Everyone in the Central Valley
Sounds of old polluting tractors filled the air at Bruno's Iron and Metal Works in Fresno. The San Joaquin Valley Air Pollution Control District along with other local leaders gathered recently to tal...
Don York Mar 18, 2026

Valley Heat Speeds Up Crop Growth, Concerns Rise for Winter Vegetables
FRESNO, Calif. (KFSN) -- Unseasonably warm temperatures are accelerating crop growth across the Valley, prompting an early start to the strawberry season and raising concerns for some cool-weather veg...
Liz Kern Mar 17, 2026

Fresno County Students Prepare for Annual Science Fair
FRESNO COUNTY, Calif. (KFSN) -- Middle and high school students from across Fresno County are gearing up for this year's annual science fair. More than 250 students spent their Monday setting up their...
Liz Kern Mar 17, 2026

"This is Historic" Rep. Fong Touts $540M Water Infrastructure Commitment
(KMJ) On Tuesday, the Trump administration announced its commitment to releasing $540 million in funds for California water storage and conveyance projects to support critical water infrastructure imp...
Blake Taylor Mar 17, 2026

César Chávez Celebrations Cancelled After 'Troubling' Allegations Surface
CALIFORNIA (KMJ/KFSN)-- The United Farm Workers Association has announced it will not be taking part in any Csar Chvez activities this year. The organization said in a statement that they learned of "...
Blake Taylor Mar 17, 2026 januszt25 / Depositphotos.com
Poll
Daily Buzz Question 4.20.26
Gas prices have dropped slightly — have you noticed the difference yet?
Yes, I’m feeling some relief at the pump
A little, but prices are still too high
No change where I live
I won’t notice unless it drops a lot more
Voting Ends: Apr 20, 2026 | 7:00 PM




