More than thirty agriculture groups released the eighth annual “Feeding the Economy” report. The study helps estimate the direct and indirect economic contributions of the food and agriculture industries on jobs, wages, economic output, and business taxes. The 2024 report’s findings show the total economic impact for the food and agriculturally-related industries grew almost 12%…… MORE
200,000 Fentanyl Pills Found During Traffic Stop in Fresno County
FREWSNO COUNTY, CA (KMJ) – The Fresno County Sheriff’s Office have arrested a man for possessing 200,000 Fentanyl pills for sale. On March 19th, a deputy conducted a traffic stop on Interstate 5 at Highway 33, near Coalinga. A search revealed 50 pounds of counterfeit M30 pills, which contain Fentanyl. The 200,000 pills seized have…… MORE
Athletic Director Terry Tumey out at Fresno State
FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — Athletic director Terry Tumey is out at Fresno State, in a move that both parties are calling “mutually agreed” upon. Tumey has been the university’s athletic director since August of 2018. During his tenure, Tumey secured a deal with Adidas for athletic gear and more. Some of the coaches hired during…… MORE
Bakersfield Man Guilty of Murdering Wife’s Boyfriend
Bakersfield, CA (KMJ) Dashawn Hunter was found guilty of second degree murder Wednesday in Kern County Superior Court. Prosecutors say in February of 2021 Hunter shot and killed Reginald McCoy Jr. in front of his home. McCoy had been shot 7 times and died at the scene. Prior to the murder, Hunter had become aware…… MORE
El Niño’s impact on U.S. Farmers
The 2024 growing season is expected to bring a unique combination of El Niño this spring through early summer before switching to La Niña in late summer through early fall. Farmers Business Network says the opposing climate patterns have the potential to trigger significant weather events that could have problematic impacts on crop production. 2023…… MORE
Fresno State Announces Schedule for Spring 2024 Graduations
FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — The countdown is on to graduation at Fresno State. The schedule has been announced for Spring 2024 commencement ceremonies. Graduation for Fresno State’s eight colleges and schools will take place May 17 through the 19th at the Save Mart Center. On May 17th, Business, Social Sciences, Arts and Humanities, Ag Sciences and…… MORE
Sex Offender Wanted for Madera Kidnapping, Rape Nabbed in Elk Grove
MADERA, Calif. (KFSN/KMJ) — A registered sex offender is in custody accused of carjacking, kidnapping and raping a woman in Madera. Police say 54-year-old Otis McKinzy was arrested Wednesday night by Elk Grove Police. The carjacking happened near Yosemite and L Street at about 1 pm Wednesday. The victim was a woman in her 50’s…… MORE
California Prop 1 passes, $6B to tackle homelessness
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — California voters have passed a measure that will impose strict requirements on counties to spend on housing and drug treatment programs to tackle the state’s homelessness crisis. Proposition 1 marks the first update to the state’s mental health system in 20 years and a win for Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom, who…… MORE
Close Race for 2nd Spot in Congressional District 20 Runoff
FRESNO COUNTY, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — We’re getting a look at the initial results of Tuesday’s special election primary to fill Kevin McCarthy’s open seat in the U.S. House of Representatives. That term runs until January 2025. The election results closely mirror those of the March 5th primary. With Assemblyman Vince Fong taking a clear lead…… MORE
Councilors Blast ‘Outrageous’ Exec. Pay at Valley Children’s Hospital
Fresno City Councilmembers Garry Bredefeld and Miguel Arias held a news conference Wednesday demanding an investigation and audit of Valley Children’s Hospital following revelations of the lofty CEO salary of Todd Suntrapak and other executives. Listen here: Assemblyman Jim Patterson (R-Fresno) responded to calls for him to conduct an audit with the following: “Despite calls…… MORE
