The Bureau of Reclamation is increasing water allocations for Central Valley Project water users. For irrigation water service and repayment contractors south-of-delta, including cross valley contractors, the water allocation is increased to 35% up from 15%. The Bureau of Reclamation says late February storms improved conditions. According to a news release, bureau is also reserving…… MORE
Bill Would Ease Farmland Ownership Transitions
A new U.S. Senate bipartisan bill would break down barriers to farming and agricultural land ownership. The goal is to help more Americans pursue farming careers. The bipartisan Farm Transition Act of 2024 would, for the first time, create a Commission on Farm Transitions to study the issues impacting the transition of agricultural operations to…… MORE
CHP: Booze-Fueled Crash Injures 5
FRESNO COUNTY, Calif. (KFSN) — The California Highway Patrol says alcohol was a factor in a Fresno County rollover crash that sent several people to the hospital. It happened on Floral at Alta Avenues, just north of Dinuba, at about 4 pm Sunday. Officers say 24-year-old Jessica Guerra of Selma was driving a Chevy Malibu…… MORE
Fresno’s Mayor, District Attorney Join KMJ Discussing Budget, Prop 47, Valley Children’s Hospital
FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – The City of Fresno is looking at a budget deficit – possibly $37 million dollars by 2025. Fresno Mayor Jerry Dyer released his 5-year forecast to the city council on Thursday. On Friday, he along with District Attorney Lisa Smittcamp came on KMJ to speak with host Ray Appleton. They discusses…… MORE
Exclusive: CSUF President on Measure E Failure, Search for AD, Coach
FRESNO, CA (KMJ) Fresno State President Dr. Saul Jimenez-Sandoval joined John Broeske and Christina Musson on their show Friday to discuss a number of issues. Among the topics covered; the second failure of Measure E that would have poured millions on to campus and the search for a new athletic director and men’s basketball coach…… MORE
Clovis PD Bust: 20 People, 11 Dogs Found
Clovis, CA (KMJ) Clovis Police officers serving a search warrant Thursday morning made a shocking discovery. 20 people were found living at the home near Gettysburg & Villa. The warrant was part of an investigation into burglaries and organized retail theft. Three young children and 11 dogs were also found living in squalid conditions. The…… MORE
Food and Ag Industries Have $9.63 Trillion Impact
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
