Category Archives: Local News

Calif. Sues to Block $110B Paramount-Warner Bros. Merger
(KMJ) At a press conference Monday in front of the famed Hollywood sign, California Attorney General Rob Bonta announced an effort stop what could become one of the biggest media mergers in history. B...
Blake Taylor Jul 13, 2026

Land O'Lakes to Expand High-Value Dairy Protein Production at Tulare, California Facility
Land O'Lakes, Inc. announces a strategic investment in its Tulare, California, dairy processing facility to expand capabilities into high-value dairy protein production, positioning the coopera...
Don York Jul 13, 2026 gunnar3000 / Depositphotos.com

Sen. Lindsey Graham Dies at 71 After a 'Brief and Sudden Illness,' His Office Says
Lindsey Graham, a longtime Republican senator from South Carolina, died on Saturday after a "brief and sudden" illness, his office said in a statement. He was 71. "Senator Graham's family appreciates ...
Randy James Jul 12, 2026

Fashion Fair Mall Partners with DICK'S Sporting Goods to Bring 'House of Sport'
FRESNO, Calif. (KFSN) -- Several construction projects are now underway at Fashion Fair Mall in northeast Fresno. KMJ's News Partner ABC 30's SkyView30 was over the former Forever 21 building near Sha...
Liz Kern Jul 10, 2026

Valley Officials Warn of Worsening Air Quality as Triple-Digit Heat Arrives
FRESNO, Calif. (KFSN) -- Air quality officials are urging Central Valley residents to take precautions as a stretch of triple-digit temperatures is expected to bring increased levels of air pollution ...
Liz Kern Jul 10, 2026

Armed Supect Shot by Porterville Police Officer
PORTERVILLE, Calif. (KFSN) -- An investigation is underway into a shooting between officers and an armed suspect in Porterville. It happened just after 10:30 pm Thursday in the area of Main Street and...
Liz Kern Jul 10, 2026

USDA Delivers Final 'Farmers First' Program Improvements
U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins says the USDA is making significant improvements to its disaster assistance and commodity loan programs. USDA's Farm Service Agency is enhancing the...
Don York Jul 10, 2026 fotokostic / Depositphotos.com

Avenal Councilmember Appoints Himself Mayor at Special Meeting Amid Quorum Dispute
AVENAL, Calif. (KFSN) -- A special Avenal City Council meeting Thursday night ended with Councilmember Ricardo Verdugo appointing himself mayor. The meeting was held at Avenal Elementary School, where...
Randy James Jul 10, 2026

KMJ Reaction: Student Deaths, FUSD Failure or Cover-Up?
When a Homan Elementary student tragically died in 2022, many questions arose about those in charge of medical emergencies on Fresno Unified campuses. https://omny.fm/shows/kmjs-afternoon-drive/fresno...
Blake Taylor Jul 9, 2026

Settlement Reached in Right to Repair Lawsuit Against Deere & Company
The Federal Trade Commission announces an important settlement in an antitrust lawsuit against farm equipment manufacturer Deere & Company. The FTC says the settlement will ensure fa...
Don York Jul 9, 2026 Ahara1 / Depositphotos.com
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Weekend Buzz Question | 11.6.26
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