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

Prop 1: Mental Health Bond Too Close to Call

FRESNO, Calif. (KFSN) — Proposition 1 is the only statewide measure on California’s primary election ballot. It’s a measure backed by Gov. Gavin Newsom. A yes on Prop 1 would use over $6 billion in bond funding to create supportive housing, give $1 billion to support veterans and create 65,000 mental health jobs. In addition,…MORE

Fresno State Tax ‘Measure E’ Appears to Fail Again

FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ) — Despite better organization and some big name endorsements Measure E appears headed for another defeat. The controversial sales tax proposal is trailing by nearly 10,000 votes. NO 45,055 56.14% YES 35,200 43.86% If passed, Measure E would add a penny tax on $4 purchases in Fresno County for the next 25…MORE

Police Investigating Theft at Fresno Lululemon

FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — An investigation is underway after a theft at Lululemon in northwest Fresno. Fresno Police say it happened just before 10:30 am Tuesday at the location near Shaw and Palm. Authorities say three people were involved and walked out of the store with multiple bags of clothing. Police are still investigating and have…MORE

Cattle Industry Urging Congress To Pass Spending Bill

The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association is calling on lawmakers to pass the minibus appropriations package announced over the weekend by congressional leadership. The bill prevents a government shutdown and supports several key cattle industry priorities. NCBA President Mark Eisele says, “While this legislation is not perfect, it advances a number of priorities important to cattle…MORE