GOSHEN, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — A Goshen father and step-grandfather have been arrested for the death and ongoing sexual abuse of a 14-year-old girl. The Tulare County Sheriff’s Office says the girl died in the hospital on January 16 after her family found her unresponsive at home. Deputies reported finding several signs that showed the girl…… MORE
10-year-old Dies After Accident Near Sanger Park, Police Say
SANGER, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — A 10-year-old boy died after an accident in Sanger on Thursday. He has been identified by the Fresno County Coroner as Jameson Doyle. The crash happened at about 7 pm outside Rotary Ball Park on Bethel and Cherry avenues, where baseball practice was taking place. Sanger Police say the boy collided with…… MORE
AM Radio Act Gets Enough Support to Pass the House
The AM for Every Vehicle Act has hit the magic number of voting co-sponsors it will need to ensure passage through the House of Representatives. Sponsors of the House legislation announced they had picked up the 218th voting supporter. The majority of votes is necessary because Kentucky Senator Rand Paul blocked a bipartisan-driven majority consent…… MORE
Visalia Salon Owner Arrested For Selling Drugs At Business
VISALIA, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — A salon owner in Visalia has been arrested after police say she was selling drugs inside her store. On Wednesday, police conducted a search at a home on Avenue 256 and then at the Gorgeous Salon on South Lovers Lane. Authorities found guns, ammo and drugs at the salon. Police say…… MORE
Conversations Continue For Proposed New Costco In Northwest Fresno
FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — The Fresno City Council is holding a meeting where leaders are discussing the development of a proposed new Costco in northwest Fresno. The warehouse store would be at the intersection of Herndon Avenue and Riverside Drive. The plan calls for it to include 32 gas pumps, more than 800 parking spots…… MORE
Man Killed In Motorcycle Crash In Fresno County
FRESNO COUNTY, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — A man has died following a motorcycle crash in Fresno County. It happened before 5 am at Manning and DeWolf. The California Highway Patrol says the man was on Manning Avenue when he failed to see a car in front of him. He hit the back of the vehicle and…… MORE
Fresno Unified School Board Looking At Where To Cut Costs
FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — At Wednesday’s Fresno Unified School District board meeting, members discussed their budget. School leaders might need to make some cost-cutting decisions. The Fresno Unified School District faces budget cuts, which could impact non-teaching staff and certain programs. “I want to assure our staff and community, number one, that we’re committed to…… MORE
Congressman Valadao Secures $55 Million for Central Valley Projects
WASHINGTON – Today, Congressman David G. Valadao (CA-22) voted in support of the first Fiscal Year 2024 (FY24) Consolidated Appropriations Act, which provides discretionary resources for six of the twelve FY24 appropriations bills. Congressman Valadao, a member of the House Appropriations Committee, secured several wins for the Central Valley in the annual spending package, including $55 million in…… MORE
Congressman Secures $12.2 Million for Local Projects in the San Joaquin Valley
WASHINGTON – Congressman Jim Costa (CA-21) secured $12,235,783 in Community Project Funding through the Fiscal Year 2024 budget. This funding will respond directly to some of the most pressing needs in Fresno and Tulare counties. The budget is expected to be signed into law by President Joe Biden later this week. “Bringing back federal funding…… MORE
Farmers Still Worry About Financial Outlook
The Purdue University-CME Group Ag Economy Barometer rose modestly in February posting a reading of 111, five points higher than a month earlier. The modest rise in the barometer was attributable to producers expressing somewhat more optimism about the future as the Future Expectations Index rose seven points to a reading of 115. The Current…… MORE
