Category Archives: Local News

Voting Begins on California's Controversial Prop 50
SACRAMENTO (AP) The midterm elections might be a year away, but the fight for control of the U.S. House is underway in California. https://omny.fm/shows/kmjs-afternoon-drive/prop-50-oval-office-ambiti...
Blake Taylor Oct 06, 2025
FDA Approves Drug for Treating New World Screwworm in Cattle
The FDA recently, conditionally approved Dectomax-CA1 (doramectin injection) injectable solution for the prevention and treatment of New World screwworm (NWS) larval infestations and prevention...
Don York Oct 06, 2025
Chowchilla Police Identify Officer Raymond Barrantes as Officer Killed in Crash
MADERA COUNTY, Calif. (KFSN) -- Flowers were left at the front door of the Chowchilla Police Department as flags were lowered to half-staff on Saturday to remember fallen Officer Raymond Barrantes. Au...
Randy James Oct 05, 2025

No Criminal Charges in Death of Coalinga Police K9 Nitro
COALINGA, Calif. (KFSN) -- Criminal charges will not be filed for death of Coalinga police K9, Nitro. The announcement was made by Fresno County District Attorney Lisa Smittcamp on Friday. In her stat...
Liz Kern Oct 03, 2025

Kings County Health Officials Confirm Human West Nile Virus Death
KINGS COUNTY, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) -- A resident in Kings County has died due to the West Nile Virus. This is the first human death from the virus in the county this year. In total, health officials say ...
Gabe Navarro Oct 03, 2025
Shutdown Halts Some Payments and Loans to Farmers
The U.S. federal government shutdown will stop some payments to farmers and also delay access to federal farm loans. Reuters reports it's one more blow for producers already struggling with low crop p...
Don York Oct 03, 2025
Alaskan Climbing Star Dies in Fall From Yosemite's El Capitan
YOSEMITE NATIONAL PARK -- A popular Alaskan climber fell to his death from Yosemite National Park's El Capitan, marking the third death in the park this summer. Balin Miller, 23, died in a climbing ac...
Randy James Oct 03, 2025

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 Oct 02, 2025
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 Oct 02, 2025
The Ag Center Commodity Report for Thursday, October 2nd
Don York Oct 02, 2025
Poll
Daily Buzz Question: 10.15.2025
Do you support school board trustees earning more than $50,000 a year?
Yes, it's fair compensation for their responsibilities
No, it's too much for a school board position
Depends on district performance and transparency
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Voting Ends: Oct 15, 2025 | 7:00 PM