FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — A foul-smelling situation outside a popular northeast Fresno restaurant prompted a response from hazmat and environmental health teams. Fresno fire crews say Heirloom’s grease trap system malfunctioned and spilled into the parking lot before 8 p.m. Tuesday. The cooking fats and oils made for a slippery situation and had a terrible…… MORE
Kings County Farm Bureau Says A Judge’s Decision Is A Big Win In Case Against State Water Board
KINGS COUNTY, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — A step in the right direction for the Kings County Farm Bureau. On Thursday, a Kings County Superior Court judge ruled in their favor to continue their efforts to sue the California State Water Resources Control Board… after the board placed the Tulare Subbasin on probation back in April… “That’s…… MORE
Newsom Signs Laws Cracking Down on Political, Hollywood ‘Deepfakes’
(Associated Press/KMJ) California Gov. Gavin Newsom signed three bills Tuesday to crack down on the use of artificial intelligence to create false images or videos in political ads ahead of the 2024 election. He also signed two other bills Tuesday to protect Hollywood performers from unauthorized AI use without their consent. A new law, set…… MORE
Cracks Showing in the Farm Bill Logjam
While the 2024 Farm Bill has been stalled for multiple months, the legislative logjam is showing a few signs of breaking after key ag groups took to Capitol Hill to share the economic reality facing farmers and ranchers. In a letter last week to House Ag Committee Democrats, Ranking Member David Scott (D-GA) said, “We…… MORE
Rep. Costa Honored in Ukraine by Zelenskyy
WASHINGTON – Congressman Jim Costa (CA-21) was awarded the Honorary Diploma of the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine, one of the highest distinguished awards by the Ukrainian Parliament. The Honorary Diploma was presented to Rep. Costa during a visit to Ukraine, where he met with President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, Ukrainian leaders, and members of the Ukrainian Parliament.…… MORE
Proposed Funding To Ensure Safety For Christmas Tree Lane’s ‘Walk-only’ Nights
FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — Fresno County leaders are already thinking about Christmas. The Board of Supervisors held the first open public hearings Monday on the recommended budget for the next fiscal year. One of the many items on the agenda regards the popular “walk-only” nights at Christmas Tree Lane in Fresno’s Old Fig Garden. This…… MORE
Livingston City Council Votes To Authorize Legal Action Over CAL FIRE Station Closure
LIVINGSTON, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — The Livingston City Council recently voted to authorize legal action against Merced County after county officials voted to close a popular CAL FIRE station. The decision comes after the county voted to close CAL FIRE Station 96 in Livingston and McKee Fire Station 85 due to staffing concerns. Right now, the…… MORE
Victim Testifies Against Ex Sheriff’s Sergeant Accused of Torture
VISALIA, Calif. (KFSN) — A former Tulare County Sheriff’s sergeant came face-to-face in a Visalia courtroom with the woman he’s charged with kidnapping and torturing. The testimony on Monday came as Richard Ramirez now faces a second trial. The victim described the moments that led to a medical aid call at McAuliff Street and Walnut…… MORE
Ex-Parlier Police Chief Wins $1M Lawsuit Over Firing
PARLIER, Calif. (KFSN) — The former police chief of Parlier has won a $1 million lawsuit after claiming he was fired for investigating a city employee. “The mayor at the time, it was on television saying that I was fired because I was over budget,” said former Parlier Police Chief Jose Garza. “The real reason…… MORE
ID Released of 74-year-old Woman Struck, Killed By Car in North Fresno
FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — A woman has died after she was struck and killed by a car in north Fresno. The Fresno County Sheriff – Coroner’s Office identified her as 74-year-old Gloria Garcia, of Fresno Fresno Police responded to the crash at the intersection of Blackstone and Spruce avenues around 3 a.m. Saturday. Officers say Garcia…… MORE
