MADERA, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — A 13-year-old has died and another teen is hospitalized after they were stabbed outside of a party in Madera late Saturday night. The stabbing happened just before midnight in the area of Sonora Street and Sherwood Way. Madera police say the 13-year-old boy and a 15-year-old boy were at a quinceañera…… MORE
Man Dies After Being Hit By Train In Merced County And Landing In Canal
MERCED COUNTY, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — A man is dead after being hit by a train in Merced County. Merced County sheriff’s deputies responded to the scene Monday morning near 16th Street and Southern Pacific Avenue, just outside of Merced. Officials say a man was hit by a train and then landed in a nearby canal.…… MORE
2 Women Rescued From House Fire In Northwest Fresno
FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — Crews are investigating what led to a house fire in northwest Fresno. It broke out at about 2:30 am Monday at a home on Alva Avenue — that’s near Bullard and Marty. Firefighters arrived to find smoke coming from the attic. They soon called in a second alarm for the fire.…… MORE
Reaction to Proposed Milk Pricing Changes
USDA proposed amendments to all 11 Federal Milk Marketing Orders, and national ag groups shared their reaction, including the American Farm Bureau. President Zippy Duvall says they’ve called for FMMO reform since 2021 and convened a successful first-of-its-kind industry-wide forum in 2022. “We’re pleased with the intent to return the Class 1 skim milk prices…… MORE
Fresno’s Newest Splash Pad Opens
FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – The City’s newest splash pad at Fink-White Playground is officially OPEN! On Wednesday, Mayor Jerry Dyer was joined by Councilmember Miguel Arias for a ribbon cutting to celebrate the opening of this community asset. This is the city’s ninth splash pad location. Mayor Dyer says they are thrilled that it’s open…… MORE
Man Hospitalized After Being Hit By Big Rig in Merced County, CHP Says
FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — A man has been hospitalized after being hit by a big rig in Merced County. The California Highway Patrol says it happened just before 4 am Wednesday on the frontage road south of Cressy Way. That’s between Atwater and Livingston. Officers say a big rig driver thought he hit something. He…… MORE
List of Cooling Centers Open in Central California as Temperatures Rise
FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — Hotter days are returning to Central California and not everyone has access to air conditioning to escape the heat. Authorities in Valley cities and counties have opened designated cooling centers for the public. The centers are meant to provide relief to residents in need of an escape from the Valley’s scorching summer.…… MORE
USDA Releases Proposed Updates to FMMOs
The USDA released updates to the Federal Milk Marketing Orders. The 332-page proposal would restore a rule that makes the Class 1 milk price the higher-of the price of Class 3 and Class 4 for a month. After an initial reading of the proposal, the National Milk Producers Federation reacted positively. “We’re heartened that much…… MORE
Failed Bitwise Industries Founders Reach Plea Agreement, Court Documents Show
FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — Jake Soberal and Irma Olguin Jr., the founders of Bitwise Industries, have reached a plea agreement with the Department of Justice ahead of their next court date. Documents show that the court appearance scheduled for July 18 has been changed to a plea hearing on July 17. Terms of the agreement…… MORE
How 4th Of July Fireworks Can Impact Valley Air Quality
FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — Smoke from fireworks takes over the air each Fourth of July. On the ground, legal fireworks fill neighborhoods. Illegal ones fill the sky. With each pop, chemicals and pollutants are sprung into the air, including soot, ash and metals used to create the colors and designs. “Even a single night of…… MORE
