FRESNO, Calif. (KFSN) — The president of the Fresno Unified School Board is sounding the alarm as the district searches for a new superintendent to replace outgoing leader Bob Nelson. “Last week, a narrow majority of the board decided in closed session to forgo (an) external search for applicants and start with internal applicants,” Fresno…… MORE
New Beyonce’ Song Name Drops City of Clovis, Songwriter is Local Alumni
FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — One of Beyonce’s songs on her new country album, Cowboy Carter, subtly mentions Clovis, California. In the song “Just for Fun” featuring Louisiana musician Willie Jones, Beyonce sings: And everywhere I go, I hide my face/ From the cowboys in Clovis, and the rodeo circus, I/ Came here for a reason but…… MORE
Fresno’s Newest Baskin-Robbins is Holding a Free Ice Cream Giveaway
FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) – There’s a new ice-cream shop location getting ready to celebrate it’s grand opening in Northeast Fresno. a select few will have an opportunity to snag a sweet deal. Baskin-Robbins is set to open its new location on Cedar and Shepherd Avenues. A grand opening celebration is happening this Saturday, March 30,…… MORE
UPDATE: FOUND -Visalia Police Are Searching For Missing At-Risk Elderly Woman
UPDATE” We are happy to report that 81-year-old Susan Manning has been found SAFE. Thank you to all who helped get the word out. We appreciate you all! 🤍 Thank you, Liz Jones Public Safety Police & Fire PIO VISALIA, CA (KMJ) – Visalia Police are currently searching for an at-risk missing woman Visalia Detectives…… MORE
Skills Needed in the Agricultural Workforce
AgCareers.com surveyed employers to gain deeper insights into the skills they seek and identify as the most significant skill gaps in the workforce. Employers rank “problem solving and decision making” as the most necessary skills for all employees, followed by “organization and planning skills,” and “teamwork.” Problem solving and decision making are also identified as…… MORE
National Park Service, Forest Service And Fish & Wildlife Staff Training In Oakhurst This Week
OAKHURST, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — Folks from the National Parks Service, National Forest Service and Fish & Wildlife are gathered in the foothills of the Sierra this week. Nearly two dozen people from across the country have gathered in a classroom at Yosemite Adult School in Oakhurst. Nancy Phillipe with Yosemite National Park is one of…… MORE
Community Supporting Breaking The Chains CEO After Daughter’s Murder
FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — Family and friends continue to support a Fresno non-profit CEO and mother after her daughter was murdered last week in Los Angeles. 20-year-old Kendra is the daughter of Debra Rush, the founder of Breaking the Chains. The local group works to help free people from human trafficking. A GoFundMe page has…… MORE
Thieves Steal Nearly 200 Beehives From Farmer In Fresno County
FRESNO COUNTY, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — Investigators are searching for the thieves who took off with hundreds of beehives. For farmers and growers, the bees are crucial in helping crops, like the almond trees, grow. Beekeepers start putting out their hives around January for the pollination. The Fresno County Sheriff’s Office said it can be hard…… MORE
$35M Announced For 5 Newly-Funded Water Storage Projects in California
Governor Gavin Newsom says five newly-funded water storage projects in California will supply over 100,000 households with water for a year. While visiting Chief Toquer Reservoir in Utah on Wednesday, Bureau of Reclamation Commissioner Camile Touton announced $35 million for a total of six water storage projects, one in Utah and five in California. They…… MORE
Fresno City Councilmembers Request State AG Investigate Valley Children’s Hospital
FRESNO, Calif. (KMK/KFSN) — Fresno City Councilmembers Miguel Arias and Gary Bredefeld have signed a letter asking California’s attorney general Rob Bonta to investigate Valley Children’s Hospital’s operations. The request comes a day after Valley Children’s Healthcare responded to the councilmember’s claims that it uses hospital proceeds to fund executive salaries. Action News has reached out to Attorney…… MORE
