MADERA COUNTY, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — A new wildfire burning in Madera County has prompted evacuation warnings. The fire broke out Tuesday on N. Fork Road near Circle J Ranch Road, east of O’Neals. As of 3 pm, CAL FIRE says the Circle Fire has burned 46 acres and is 30% contained. Evacuation warnings are in place…… MORE
Man Asks Farmworkers If He Could Help Before Shooting at Them: Say Fresno County Deputies
FRESNO COUNTY, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — A man has been arrested after deputies say he shot at farmworkers while they were working in Fresno County. Deputies say it happened on West Shields Avenue near Yuba Avenue, northwest of Kerman. Authorities say a man asked farmworkers if he could help and then started shooting at them. None…… MORE
Fresno Man Sentenced For Murder, Robbery and Carjacking
FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — A man convicted of murder, armed robbery and carjacking has learned how long he will stay behind bars. 45-year-old David Hernandez was sentenced Tuesday morning to 40 years to life in prison for second-degree murder with a gun. He was also sentenced to an additional 27 years and six months for robbery,…… MORE
Local Business Facing High Energy Bills, Dip In Customers Amid Heat Wave
TULARE COUNTY, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — A normally busy downtown Exeter has been slow and quiet during the last couple of heat waves. Since the long stretch of triple digit heat, business owners along Pine street say they have seen between 30% to 50% less people walking through. Dan Weiss is the owner of The Grove…… MORE
Secret Service Director Steps Down After Assassination Attempt Against Ex-President Trump At Rally
WASHINGTON (AP) — The director of the Secret Service resigned Tuesday in the aftermath of the assassination attempt against former President Donald Trump that unleashed an outcry about how the agency failed in its core mission to protect current and former presidents. Kimberly Cheatle, who had served as Secret Service director since August 2022, faced growing calls to…… MORE
Global Poultry Markets Rebounding
The global poultry market outlook is further improving, driven by accelerated growth in poultry meat consumption and supply growth in many markets. After four years of highly disruptive conditions, global poultry markets are moving toward more “normal” market conditions. Rabobank says most of the global growth was driven by strong local market conditions rather than…… MORE
Students Whip Up Their Own Meals at FUSD Junior Chef Academy Summer Camp
FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — Something special is cooking up at Chukchansi Park this summer. Fresno Unified students are taking over the kitchen to sharpen their cooking skills. The Chukchansi ballpark may be quiet and empty, but the kitchen is loud and full. Chef Curtis Tucker is showing 7th through 12th grade students at the Fresno…… MORE
Valley Democratic Delegates to Play Role in Nominating New Presidential Pick
FRESNO COUNTY, Calif. (KFSN) — A political shakeup is sending ripples through the Central Valley on Monday as Democrats react to President Biden’s historic decision not to run for reelection. The president’s party is now scrambling to nominate a new ticket with just weeks until the Democratic National Convention. Estella and Doug Kessler of Selma…… MORE
2024 Back to School Events in Central California
FRESNO, CA (KMJ/KFSN) As we get closer to the start of the 2024-25 school year, events are behind held across Central California to have students and parents prepared. Here is a full list of events: FRESNO COUNTY DATE: MONDAY, JULY 22 EVENT: BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS B2S TIME: 6 PM – 7:30 PM ADDRESS: 2300 W INDUSTRIAL AVE, MADERA…… MORE
PG&E Alerts Customers of Possible Power Shut Offs in Merced, Fresno Counties
MERCED COUNTY, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — Triple digit temperatures are expected. PG&E is warning customers that they could lose power. A possible public safety power shutoff would affect parts of Fresno and Merced counties. But the utility company is still trying to determine if a public safety power shutoff will happen. In Fresno County, the utility company…… MORE
