MADERA COUNTY, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — The Madera County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a homicide in Oakhurst. Deputies were called out to a home on Shady Lane near Buckeye Road just before 10:30 am for a medical aid request. First responders arrived to find a man who was pronounced dead at the scene. Authorities are investigating…… MORE
Fresno State Sweet Corn Returns To Gibson Farm Market
FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — A sweet Fresno State staple makes its return just in time for the unofficial start of Summer. The Gibson Farm Market will begin selling student-grown sweet corn on Friday, May 24 at 8 a.m. You can buy the popular corn for 75 cents per ear. Two mobile purchase stations will also…… MORE
Person Shot And Killed By CHP Officer In Southwest Fresno, Police Confirm
FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — A man is dead after being shot by a California Highway Patrol officer in southwest Fresno. Officers responded to reports of an armed man spotted at Jensen Avenue near the Highway 41 off-ramp just after 8:30 am Friday. As they were setting up, officials confirmed that they saw the man holding a…… MORE
Address Change Notifications For Those Impacted By Cesar E. Chavez Boulevard Change
FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — Address change notifications are being mailed out to those impacted by the controversial renaming of three streets in the city of Fresno. Parts of California Avenue, Ventura Street and Kings Canyon Road will become Cesar Chavez Boulevard, named after the well-known labor leader and civil rights activist. Street sign installations will…… MORE
The House Ag Committee Approves New Farm Bill
The GOP Farm Bill with help from some Democrats on the committee, pass HR 8467, the Farm, Food, and National Security Act, also known as the Farm Bill. The bill is expected to go to the house floor later this year.… MORE
California Benefits from USDA Fertilizer Investments
Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack says USDA is investing in domestic fertilizer projects to strengthen competition for U.S. agriculture. The funding comes via the Fertilizer Production and Expansion Program. USDA is awarding $83 million in 12 states for projects through the program that provides grants to independent business owners to help them modernize equipment, adopt new…… MORE
Arizona Doctors Can Come to California to Perform Abortions Under New Law Signed by Gov. Newsom
SACRAMENTO (AP) — Arizona doctors can temporarily come to California to perform abortions for their patients under a new law signed by Gov. Gavin Newsom. California’s law is meant to circumvent an Arizona law — first passed in 1864 — that bans nearly all abortions in that state. The Arizona Supreme Court had ruled that…… MORE
Kings Canyon Unified School District is selected as one of California’s Top-Performing Districts
(REEDLEY) – Kings Canyon Unified School District has been selected by the Educational Results Partnership (ERP) as one of California’s top-performing school districts, making the annual ERP Honor Roll list. The ERP Honor Roll is a highly respected list that identifies and recognizes top public schools, school districts, and charter schools in California. This prestigious recognition highlights…… MORE
California’s DMV is Adding More Online Services to Reduce Lines
FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) – Shorter lines and faster service are coming soon to a DMV near you. The state of California says it’s making it easier for you to access car registration, renewals and other services by including more online options. More than 90 percent of transactions are now available on the DMV website, so there’s…… MORE
Fresno Woman Fined $88K After Kids Collect Clams From Pismo Beach
PISMO BEACH, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — At the end of last year, Charlotte Russ and her family took a trip to Pismo. “My kids they thought they were collecting seashells, but they were actually collecting clams, 72 to be exact,” said Fresno resident Charlotte Russ. Her children collected rows of clams, but they learned an expensive…… MORE
