FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) – One person has died and another has been hospitalized after being hit by a car in Fresno’s Tower District. It happened after 1:30 am Wednesday behind the Dollar Tree on Maroa and Fern. Police say they received a 911 call of a vehicle hitting at least two people. They arrived to find…… MORE
Market Prices and Input Costs are Pushing Expectations Lower
Farmer outlook took a downturn at the start of 2024 as the January Purdue University-CME Group Ag Economy Barometer Index fell to a reading of 106, eight points below a month earlier. Compared to year-end, producers had a more negative outlook of their farms’ current situation along with a weakened outlook for the future. The…… MORE
Fresno County Sheriff’s Deputy Rescues Puppies Abandoned in Rain Near Coalinga
FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – A Fresno County Sheriff’s Deputy rescues puppies abandoned in the rain near Coalinga. While on patrol on Tuesday, Deputy Andrew Rechsteiner was alerted that puppies had been abandoned on the side of the road at Oakland and El Dorado Avenues. He responded to the area, finding two puppies huddled up in…… MORE
Fresno Police Officer Arrested on Domestic Violence, Other Charges
FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — A Fresno police officer has been arrested and accused of domestic violence and other charges. The Fresno County Sheriff’s Office has identified him as 30-year-old Devin Franco, of Fresno. In a news release, the Fresno Police Department says the officer has been with Fresno Police since 2018. The department said it received…… MORE
Man Killed In Crash On Highway 99 In Tulare County, CHP Says
TULARE COUNTY, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — A man has died following a crash in Tulare County early Tuesday morning. The California Highway Patrol says it happened on Highway 99 near Avenue 200 just before 4:30 am, near the International Agri-Center in Tulare. Officers say a flatbed truck went off the road, onto the center divide area…… MORE
Funding To Help New Fire Station In Merced
MERCED, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — Merced city leaders have accepted millions of dollars in funding for a new fire station. City Council members voted unanimously on Monday to accept $4 million from State Assemblymember Esmeralda Soria. The funds will go toward Fire Station 56 and the Emergency Operation Center. Fire officials say the station will serve…… MORE
Crews Clearing Roads And Downed Trees In Merced After Weekend Storm
MERCED COUNTY, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — Crews are working hard to clean up from the weekend storm in Merced while also preparing for the next wave of rain. “It’s heavy. I can’t move it by myself,” said Merced resident Eric Hodge. Hodge woke up to a nightmare on Monday morning. During a windy and rainy storm,…… MORE
CA Lawmaker Introduces Bill To Make Free Condoms Available To High School Students
FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — A California lawmaker has introduced a bill to address the rising rates of sexually transmitted infections among teens. Sen. Caroline Menjivar, who represents the San Fernando Valley, authored Senate Bill 954 — also known as the Youth Health Equity and Safety Act. Although some school districts make free condoms available to…… MORE
Fresno County Sees Localized Flooding, Downed Trees In Storms
FRESNO COUNTY, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — In Fresno County debris, fallen trees, and localized flooding are drawing response from county leaders. Fresno County Public Works is keeping a close eye on weakened trees around the county as rain, winds, and snow move through. Damage from previous years is making the trees more susceptible to falling and…… MORE
Agricultural Disaster Loss Survey
Fresno County agricultural producers are being urged to fill out a disaster loss survey if they suffered any property loss due to the recent winter storm activity. The form is posted on the Ag Commissioner’s county website near the top of the front page. After filling out information for every damaged site on each permit…… MORE
