FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — The playground section of a southeast Fresno park has reopened more than two years after being destroyed in a fire. A ribbon-cutting ceremony was held at Willow and Balch Park on Tuesday. The original play structure was destroyed in March of 2022. The following year, the city council dedicated $460,000 to…… MORE
New Help For Farmland Transfer
American Farmland Trust released a new resource that’s available in English and Spanish to build the skills and knowledge of beginning farmers and ranchers participating in a transfer. The “Transitioning Land to a New Generation: Land Transfer Training” curriculum helps to face a pressing need as millions of acres of American agricultural lands are expected…… MORE
Man Arrested For ‘Unprovoked’ Stabbing in Los Banos
FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — A man was arrested after police say he stabbed the owner of a Los Banos Jiu-Jitsu business on Monday night. The Los Banos Police Department is calling it an “unprovoked” attack. Officers arrested 25-year-old Reginald Scott Grimes Jr. after witnesses identified him as the suspect. Family members confirm the victim is Scott…… MORE
Keeping Outdoor Shelter Dogs Cool Amid Triple-Digit Heat in Selma
SELMA, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — Outdoor misters, a shaded area, buckets of water and small pools are ways employees are ensuring the outdoor dogs at the Selma Animal Services Shelter are staying cool during the triple digit heat. “It’s very comfortable for the animals, very safe and it’s a safe environment and we’re hoping one day that…… MORE
Vendor Applications Open for Fresno’s ‘Fiestas Patrias’
FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — If you want to participate in an event highlighting Latino culture in Downtown Fresno, applications are now open for “Fiestas Patrias.” The Downtown Fresno partnership is seeking vendors to set up during the celebration. Applications close on Sunday, August 11. Organizers say it’s essential that you complete the entire application as incomplete…… MORE
Clovis City Council Considers Adding Ballot Measure To Raise Sales Tax
CLOVIS, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — The Clovis City Council is considering adding a measure to the November ballot that would ask voters to approve a 1% increase of the city’s sales tax. The city of Clovis says over the past 15 years, the population has grown 40%. With more people using city streets, parks, emergency and…… MORE
Fire Breaks Out At Vacant Home In Fresno’s Tower District
FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — A homeowner will soon be assessing damages from an early morning fire in central Fresno’s Tower District. It was first reported just before one this morning on Ferger near Olive. The home was vacant and the windows were boarded up. Fire crews were able to get the flames out quickly. The…… MORE
Good Samaritan Saves Drowning Person At Lost Lake
FRESNO COUNTY, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — A Good Samaritan jumped into action to save a man who was struggling in the water at Lost Lake in Fresno County over the weekend. Just before 6 o’clock Sunday evening Cal Fire, the Fresno County Sheriff’s Office, and American Ambulance responded to call of person in distress in the…… MORE
CBO Says House Farm Bill Cost Will Raise Deficit
The Congressional Budget Office released an official cost estimate of the House Ag Committee’s farm bill and says it’s $33 billion over budget and fails to pay for a large increase in crop subsidies. House Ag Chair GT Thompson says if the CBO doesn’t change its mind, he’ll rely instead on the House Budget Committee…… MORE
Cedar Avenue in Fresno Closes This Week Due to High Speed Rail Construction
FRESNO, Calif. (KFSN) — Starting Monday, Cedar Avenue between North and Central Avenues in south Fresno will be closed every day between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. This is part of the construction for the first 32-mile stretch of high-speed rail between Avenue 19 in Madera County and East American Avenue in Fresno County. The construction…… MORE
