The National FFA organization is announcing 16 finalists for its top achievement awards. One of the finalists for the American Star in Agricultural Placement category is Arturo Madriz from the Madera FFA Chapter. The American Star Awards recognize FFA members who have developed outstanding agricultural skills by completing a Supervised Agricultural Experience program. One winner…… MORE
Valley Democrats And Republicans React To Biden Dropping Out Of Race
FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — Valley Democrats rushed to President Biden’s side on Sunday, applauding the president’s decision to step aside and cancel his bid for a second term in the White House. Marsha Conant, the First Vice Chair of the Fresno County Democratic Party, commended the president’s announcement during an interview with Action News. “I…… MORE
Vendors Speak Out Following Downtown Fresno’s Arthop Changes For August
FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — On every first Thursday of the month, vendors have set up along Fulton Street for Arthop. Music could also be heard. “It’s kind of the best part about Downtown Fresno,” said Vanna Vandal, an artist and vendor at Arthop. “It’s literally run by the artists, for the artists.” It’s been a…… MORE
Man Shot Dead Identified, Woman Hospitalized After Car Shooting in Southeast Fresno
FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — Police have identified the man who was shot and killed in southeast Fresno Friday as 21-year-old Darius Lopez. Officers received a shotspotter call just after 10:30 p.m. Thursday of two rounds fired in the area of Woodward Avenue and Ninth Street, that’s near Sequoia Middle School. When they arrived, they found two…… MORE
Global Computer Outage Causes Major Delays at Fresno Yosemite Intl. Airport
FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — Travelers at Fresno Yosemite International Airport are being impacted by a global computer outage that affected multiple entities. Cybersecurity firm Crowdstrike says the issue affected Microsoft 365 apps and services, and escalated disruptions to entities such as flights, knocking banks offline and media outlets including ABC. CrowdStrike added that the issue believed to be…… MORE
City of Fresno Offers Cool Movies For Seniors To Beat The Heatwave
FRESNO, CA – The City of Fresno is offering a way for senior citizens to beat the heat and enjoy a blast from the past by providing free movie tickets for select showings of classic movies. Seniors in need of relief from the heatwave next week are encouraged to attend the showings, completely free of…… MORE
August 1st Downtown Fresno Arthop To Be Held Indoors Under New Rule
FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — City Council member Miguel Arias announced Friday that next month’s downtown Arthop will be held completely indoors. On August 1, all outdoor events, activities, vending and entertainment will be prohibited. Arias says the new rule is due to the record heat expected for the city of Fresno next month. However, he added…… MORE
Man Killed, Woman Hospitalized After Being Struck by Car in Madera County
MADERA COUNTY, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — A man is dead and a woman is expected to survive after being struck by a car in Madera County. The California Highway Patrol responded to the crash on Avenue 12 near Road 25 around 3:40 a.m. Wednesday. Investigators say a 44-year-old man driving a 2006 Chevrolet Silverado was heading west…… MORE
Fresno Unified Hosts Free Health Clinics Ahead of 2024-25 School Year
FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — Fresno Unified is hosting several free health clinics to ensure students are immunized ahead of the new school year. All students entering school must meet state immunization requirements. Students entering kindergarten and seventh grade must provide proof of updated immunizations. The first free clinic held Thursday at Herrera Elementary School from 3…… MORE
Clovis Unified School Board Votes to Place $400M Bond Measure on November Ballot
CLOVIS, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — Voters in the Clovis Unified School District will be asked to decide on a $400 million bond measure in November. The school board voted Wednesday night to place the measure on the ballot. The decision follows a recommendation last month by a citizens committee that studied the facility needs in the district.…… MORE
