Beekeepers across the country are sounding the alarm as honeybee populations are dwindling at an unprecedented rate, a trend that could affect Americans’ wallets at the grocery store. Honeybees are the backbone of the food ecosystem, pollinating 75% of the world’s natural supplies, but a recent nationwide survey by Project Apis found catastrophic honeybee declines…… MORE
‘Foundation For Central Schools’ Holds Scholarship Awards Event
FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — A local organization is supporting Valley students as they further their education. “Foundation For Central Schools” held its scholarship awards event Thursday night at Pardini’s in northwest Fresno. The foundation works to support Central Unified students and employees. Several memorial scholarships were handed out, including 10 $2,500 awards in honor of…… MORE
Oakhurst Student Creates ‘MY Closet Box’, A Free Subscription Clothing Box For Students
OAKHURST, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — A love of fashion sparked an idea for one student to give back. She’s created a program that provides students access to a free clothing subscription box. ‘Mountain Youth Club Oakhurst‘ or ‘MY Club Oakhurst’ is an after-school program and expanded learning opportunity for students. It’s also now home to ‘Mountain…… MORE
Vigil Held For Madera Father After Walgreens Attack
MADERA, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — The scene of a brutal crime in Madera turned into a vigil on Thursday night as hundreds showed up to mourn Erick Velazquez. “He was a very nice man, young man,” mourner Lena Cortez said. Velazquez was a husband, brother, and father of two young children. He worked at the Madera…… MORE
Suspect Identified In Attempted Murder-Suicide In Dinuba
DINUBA, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — Police have identified the suspect involved in an attempted-murder suicide in Dinuba. Just after 9 p.m. Tuesday, Dinuba police received a call that a man was holding a gun to a woman’s head inside a home on Gardenia and Primrose avenues. Investigators say the woman collapsed after she left the home. …… MORE
California’s First Solar-over-canal Project Now Generating Electricity
MERCED COUNTY, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — Project Nexus: California’s first solar-covered canals. The initiative that’s been years in the making is now generating electricity while conserving the state’s water supply. The solar panels sit over Turlock Irrigation District canals in Central California. “This location is about 1,400 linear feet, and we have two different directions. The…… MORE
Fresno State Student Fees To Rise For 2025 Fall Semester
FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — Starting this fall, Fresno State Students will pay nearly $500 more a year to fund academic, athletics and student support programs. University president Saúl Jiménez-Sandoval approved a mandatory $495 increase on Tuesday. The fee is expected to bring in more than $11 million annually, including $5 million to the athletic department. …… MORE
Christmas Tree Lane Walks Nights Could Be On Chopping Block Amid Safety Concerns
FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — The future of a beloved Fresno tradition is now in jeopardy as residents of Fig Garden Village raise concerns about Christmas Tree Lane. “With this influx of so many vendors, it has really created a carnivalesque atmosphere,” HOA Treasurer Dan Gallagher said. In a newsletter obtained by Action News, Gallagher wrote…… MORE
American Farm Bureau Responds to Tariffs
American Farm Bureau Federation President Zippy Duvall says “Trade is critical to the success of farmers and ranchers across the country. According to a news release, Duvall also says that his organization shares the administration’s goal of leveling the playing field with our international partners, but increased tariffs threaten the economic sustainability of farmers who…… MORE
The Ag Center Commodity Report for Thursday, April 3rd
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