FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — The Fresno Police Department confirms one of its employees was arrested for driving under the influence. The California Highway Patrol tells our news partner ABC 30 Action News it happened on McCall Avenue, north of Highway 180 around 2:30 pm on Sunday. The Fresno County Sheriff’s Office initially stopped FPD Officer…… MORE
Police Investigating Suspicious Death Of Woman In Central Fresno
FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — Police expect to release more information in their investigation into the suspicious death of a woman in central Fresno. Officers conducted a welfare check at a home on Cortland near 11th Street just after 3:30 pm Monday. They discovered the woman’s body and believed her death was suspicious. Detectives are now…… MORE
Trump Names USDA Undersecretary Nominees
President Donald Trump has a list of undersecretary nominees for the U.S. Department of Agriculture. Via social media, Trump announced that he will nominate Richard Fordyce as Agriculture undersecretary for farm production and conservation; Dudley Hoskins as undersecretary for marketing and regulatory programs; Luke Lindberg as undersecretary for trade and foreign agricultural affairs; and Michael…… MORE
2 Men Killed in Car Crash in Kings County, CHP Says
KINGS COUNTY, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — An investigation continues after two men died in a car crash in Kings County. It happened just before 8:30 pm Sunday at the intersection of Highway 41 and Lacey Boulevard — just north of Lemoore. Investigators with the California Highway Patrol say a man in a truck was driving north…… MORE
Donald Trump Sworn In As 47th President
WASHINGTON (AP) — Donald Trump was sworn in as the 47th president Monday, returning to power with a promise to end America’s decline and to “completely and totally reverse” the actions of the man who drove him from office four years ago. Trump overcame impeachments, criminal indictments and a pair of assassination attempts to win…… MORE
Abandoned Tower District House Burned By Arsonists Catches Fire Again
FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — Fresno firefighters are investigating what caused a vacant home in Central Fresno to go up in flames twice this week. Around 4 a.m. Saturday, crews were called out to Olive and Wishon Avenues. Crews arrived to heavy smoke and say the structure is now a total loss. It’s unclear what sparked…… MORE
Trump Names USDA Undersecretary Nominees
President Donald Trump has announced a slate of undersecretary nominees for the U.S. Department of Agriculture. Via social media, Trump announced that he will nominate Richard Fordyce as Agriculture undersecretary for farm production and conservation; Dudley Hoskins as undersecretary for marketing and regulatory programs; Luke Lindberg as undersecretary for trade and foreign agricultural affairs; and…… MORE
Ag Groups Write Senators Backing USDA Secretary Nominee Rollins
427 national and state agricultural groups and agribusinesses recently sent a letter to leaders of the U.S. Senate Agriculture Committee supporting Brooke Rollins’ nomination as Agriculture Secretary. The letter also calls on the committee and entire Senate to “promptly confirm” her for the Cabinet post. The Senate Agriculture Committee has set Rollins confirmation hearing for…… MORE
Fresno Chaffee Zoo Takes Extra Precautions Amid Bird Flu
FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — The Fresno Chaffee Zoo is taking extra precautions to protect staff, guests and the animals from Avian Flu. Right now, the walkthrough aviaries are closed and zoo staff is wearing personal protective equipment when around birds or in their spaces. Staff access to areas with susceptible species will also be limited to…… MORE
John Deere Expands Self-Repair Options
John Deere says it’s aiming at a long-standing issue that has been a major source of contention with equipment owners: the right to self-repair their equipment. In a release, the company says it’s made a “significant step forward in supporting the customers’ ability to maintain and repair their machines across the agricultural and construction industries.”…… MORE
