Category Archives: Local News

2 People Climb to Top of the Empire State Building With Pro-Peace Banner
NEW YORK -- Two people wearing black are now in police custody after they climbed to the top of the Empire State Building's transmitter on Wednesday. They were holding a pro-peace banner at the very t...
Randy James Jul 01, 2026

House Ag Chair Proposes Sweeping Change in Ag Labor Program
House Agriculture Committee Chairman G. T. Thompson has introduced legislation aimed at expanding the H-2A agricultural guest worker program and addressing long-standing farm labor shortages. P...
Don York Jul 01, 2026 zenpix / Depositphotos.com

California Bill to Block Registered Sex Offenders from Local Office Rejected by Senate Committee
FRESNO, Calif. (KFSN) -- California bill aimed at preventing registered sex offenders from holding local elected office was halted Tuesday after a Senate committee declined to advance the measure with...
Randy James Jul 01, 2026

Large Ag Company Sues Reedley Farmer, 125,000+ Pounds of Nectarines Being Given Away for Free
REEDLEY, Calif. (KFSN) -- A Reedley farmer is being sued for trying to sell his nectarines, so instead, he's giving them away for free. Already this week, thousands of people have shown up to third-ge...
Randy James Jul 01, 2026

Avenal Officials, Recall Organizers Clash Outside Kings County Courthouse
KINGS COUNTY, Calif. (KFSN/KMJ) -- Cameras were not allowed in the Kings County Courtroom, where the City of Avenal and residents had their first court appearance. The hearing about the recall of four...
Gabe Navarro Jun 30, 2026

Merced County Currently Experiencing Issues With 911 Calls, Officials Say
MERCED COUNTY, Calif. (KFSN) -- Merced County officials are warning residents of ongoing issues with 911 calls. As of Tuesday morning, officials say the county is "experiencing issues" with emergency ...
Liz Kern Jun 30, 2026

Newsom Signs $352B Spending Plan, Reflects on Signature Policies Before e Leaves Office
SACRAMENTO, Calif. -- Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom signed a nearly $352 billion spending plan Monday that delays some cuts to healthcare programs, increases funding for childcare and sets aside money ...
Liz Kern Jun 30, 2026

Cigna & Community Medical Centers in Contract Dispute
FRESNO, Calif. (KFSN) -- Cigna Healthcare members have been placed on notice about a contract dispute with Community Medical Centers. In a letter to policyholders dated June 22nd, the health insurance...
Liz Kern Jun 30, 2026

Authorities Searching for Domestic Violence Suspect in East Central Fresno
FRESNO, Calif. (KFSN) -- A standoff is underway in east central Fresno as police are searching for a domestic violence suspect. Officers were called out to an apartment on Maple near Shields around 3 ...
Liz Kern Jun 30, 2026

Supreme Court Rejects President Trump's Attempt to End Birthright Citizenship
WASHINGTON -- The Supreme Court on Tuesday rejected President Donald Trump's attempt to end birthright citizenship in the U.S. by executive order, reaffirming more than a century of legal precedent an...
Randy James Jun 30, 2026
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