FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — A Big Fresno Fair tradition is now officially canceled as state regulators blocked live horse racing in a narrow 4-3 vote on Thursday. “I think the key here, though, is that the California Horse Racing Board had denied those racing dates,” said Kathy Guillermo with PETA. “I’m certainly relieved for the…… MORE
Court Sides with Trump over Newsom on Ntnl Guard Authority
SAN FRANCISCO — The legal fight over control of the National Guard in California goes back to court in San Francisco Friday after a federal appeals court ruled President Trump can stay in command of the troops. The judge on Friday has to decide whether to issue a more detailed order restricting what the president…… MORE
ICE Denies Its Agents Were Blocked from Dodger Stadium
(KMJ) The mass deportation efforts of illegal immigrants has turned into a major league showdown in Southern California. ICE agents were denied access to Dodger Stadium on Thursday, according to the Los Angeles Dodgers. “This morning, ICE agents came to Dodger Stadium and requested permission to access the parking lots. They were denied entry to…… MORE
Quick Murder: Suspected Getaway Driver in Court
FRESNO COUNTY, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — A teenage girl accused of acting as the getaway driver in the shooting death of 18-year-old Caleb Quick appeared in juvenile court Wednesday, as her attorney pushed back against the murder charge she faces. Quick’s family filled two benches behind the prosecution. The girl’s parents sat quietly behind her. Cameras…… MORE
Thousands On Alert For PG&E Power Shut Offs Across The Valley
FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — The weekend weather forecast has prompted alerts from PG&E to thousands of its customers on Wednesday night. With high winds on the way for much of the Valley this weekend, PG&E is closely monitoring the conditions and says it’s prepared to turn off power across 15 counties, including parts of Fresno…… MORE
2 Men Wanted In Armed Robbery Of Northwest Fresno Gas Station
FRESNO, Calif (KMJ/KFSN) — Police are looking for two men accused of an armed robbery in northwest Fresno. It happened just before 2 a.m. Thursday at the AMPM gas station on Blythe and Herndon avenues. Police say two men wearing masks went into the store with a gun and demanded cash from the clerk. The…… MORE
Protestors Gather In Downtown Fresno Over Conflict Between Israel And Iran
FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — Unrest in the Middle East has sparked protests across the U.S. “The US is considering helping Israel and bombing Iran, and that’s the last thing this country needs. It’s not in our country’s interest. It’s not anybody’s interest,” says Ken Hudson, Peace Fresno. As another round of attacks in the region…… MORE
‘Razor Blade Throat’ Symptom Linked To New COVID-19 Subvariant Spreading In California
FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — A new COVID-19 subvariant known as NB.1.8.1, or “Nimbus,” is spreading across the United States and gaining traction in California, prompting health officials to urge the public to stay up to date on vaccinations. The variant, first detected in China, now accounts for an estimated 37% of COVID-19 cases nationwide, according…… MORE
NAFB Partners with Feeding America to Help End Rural Hunger
While food insecurity affects 47 million people in America, it has a disproportionate impact in rural areas of the country. To bring attention to the crisis and with the goal of providing one million meals for hungry people, the National Association of Farm Broadcasting introduced the NAFB Hunger Campaign. NAFB Hunger is designed to help…… MORE
The Ag Center Report for Thursday, June 19th
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