The 2023-2024 National FFA Officer team was elected during the final session of the 96th National FFA Convention and Expo in Indianapolis. The new officer team was picked from 35 candidates and will lead the organization during the next year. Amara Jackson of Michigan is the new national president. Grant Norfleet of Missouri is the…… MORE
High Speed-Rail Construction Begins On Highway 43 In Kings County
KINGS COUNTY, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — The California High-Speed Rail Authority is gearing up for another round of construction, this time in Kings County. It’s part of the high-speed rail authority’s next round of construction. Through Tuesday, there will be a flagging operation between Nevada and Lansing Avenues for both north and southbound traffic. Through November…… MORE
1 Killed In Single-car Crash In Fresno County
FRESNO COUNTY, Calif. (KFSN) — The California Highway Patrol is investigating a crash that’s left a 27-year-old man from Kerman dead. It was reported after 4:30 am Tuesday on Millerton Road, just past the town of Friant on the way to Table Mountain Casino. A silver Honda Accord went off the road and rolled over,…… MORE
2 Injured After Suspected DUI Crash On Highway 99 In Fresno
FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — Two people were injured after a suspected DUI crash on Highway 99 near the 180 interchange in Fresno on Monday night. The California Highway Patrol says a woman was driving under the influence when she slammed into a concrete barrier and hit another car. The suspected DUI driver was taken to…… MORE
OC Beach Closed Due to ‘Aggressive’ Shark Activity
A portion of Huntington Beach is closed due to “aggressive shark activity”. City officials say the beach was shut down Sunday afternoon after a young whale washed up on the sand with shark bites near Tower 22 in the Sunset Beach area. Beachgoers reported seeing splashing and “aggressive shark activity” before the whale washed ashore.…… MORE
Man, 3 Teens Busted in Visalia Sports Park Shooting
A 21-Year-Old Man and Three Teenagers are behind bars for a weekend shooting at a south valley park. Just after 1:00 a.m. Sunday, Visalia police officers were called to Riverway Sports Park regarding an assault with a deadly weapon. Investigators found a man suffering from gunshot wounds. The victim was transported to a local hospital…… MORE
UC Merced Gets $5 Million Donation For Medical Education Program
MERCED, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — UC Merced received a $5 million donation to advance the university’s medical education program. The funds were from longtime donors Ed and Jeanne Kashian. The money will go toward a new state-of-the-art medical education building. It will also house the newly launched BS to MD pathway, which is a partnership between…… MORE
Investigation Underway After Southeast Fresno Home Burns
FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — Fire investigators are trying to determine what sparked a house fire in southeast Fresno. Just before 9:30 a.m. Sunday, firefighters were called out to a home on Minnewawa Avenue near Columbia Drive. Crews arrived and found heavy smoke coming out of a window. Firefighters were able to contain the flames. No…… MORE
Domestic Violence Suspect Shot After Breaking Into Home In Northwest Fresno
FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — A domestic violence suspect was shot after causing a pursuit with Fresno Police and then breaking into a home Sunday afternoon. Officers responded to a call of a domestic violence incident around 1:45 p.m. near Shaw and Polk avenues. Police say the domestic violence incident happened inside of a car the…… MORE
Foreign Investment in U.S. Ag Land
USDA’s latest research, based on 2021 data, shows more than 40 million acres of American agricultural land are owned by foreign investors and companies. This corresponds to 3.1% of all privately-held agricultural land and 1.8% of all land in the U.S. Canadian investors own the largest portion of foreign-held agricultural land with 31% or 12.8…… MORE
