SANGER, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — Clean-up is underway after a car that lost its tire crashed through a building in Sanger. Officers were called to The Academy Center on Academy Avenue near Church Avenue just after 3:45 p.m. Sunday. Investigators say the driver was traveling south on Academy when their tire blew out and they lost…… MORE
Parlier Police Department Mourning Loss Of Officer Juan Rodriguez
PARLIER, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — The Parlier Police Department is mourning the sudden loss of one of its own. Parlier Police say Officer Juan Rodriguez passed away at his home Saturday from unknown health issues. The Department says he made a significant impact on countless lives through his work as a resource officer at Parlier High…… MORE
Gas Rules Approved, GOP Leader Accuses Newsom of Price Gouging
FRESNO, CA (KMJ) Gas prices are about to go up again in California, surging well past the $5 mark. Currently, California drivers are forking over $4.68 per gallon (on average). But regulators have voted to dramatically increase that cost – by 65-cent per gallon – according to analysts. California’s Air Resources Board, or (CARB), voted…… MORE
Caltrans Announces Scheduled Seasonal Winter Closure of SR 180 Access of Kings Canyon Natl. Park
Caltrans, in partnership with Sequoia Kings Canyon National Park and National Forest Service, announces the scheduled seasonal winter closure of State Route 180 access to Cedar Grove Area of Kings Canyon National Park. The following will occur on November 12th at noon: State Route 180 will be closed for the winter season leading to Cedar…… MORE
Can a New Los Angeles DA Affect the Menendez Brothers’ Case?
LOS ANGELES (KFSN/KMJ/AP) – Former federal prosecutor Nathan Hochman is projected to become the next Los Angeles County District Attorney, unseating incumbent George Gascón, and he vows to stay true to his “hard middle” approach. “We’re going to go back to the sensible, common sense, proportional approach, and day one should be fantastic,” he said.…… MORE
Judge Strikes Down Biden Administration Program Shielding Immigrant Spouses From Deportation
(AP) – A federal judge on Thursday struck down a Biden administration policy that aimed to ease a path to citizenship for some undocumented immigrants who are married to U.S. citizens. The program, lauded as one of the biggest presidential actions to help immigrant families in years, allowed undocumented spouses and stepchildren of U.S. citizens…… MORE
Fresno City Council Calls On CA Air Resources Board To Postpone Vote That Could Raise Gas Prices
FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — Fresno drivers already pay over $1.50 more than the national average for a gallon of gas, according to AAA. Local leaders are now warning prices could go up even more if the California Air Resources Board, or CARB, moves forward with new Low Carbon Fuel Standards set to be voted on…… MORE
World Ag Expo Looking For National Anthem Singer
TULARE COUNTY, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — The World Ag Expo is looking for sweet singing voices in Tulare County. You can now apply to sing the national anthem at the annual expo. Local singers who live in Tulare County or are a World Ag Expo exhibitor are invited to apply. You must be at least 16…… MORE
Assembly GOP Leader Slams Gov’s ‘Trump-Proof’ Session
FRESNO, CA (KMJ) In an exclusive interview Thursday on KMJ’s Ray Appleton Show, California Assembly Republican Leader, James Gallagher (R-Yuba City), scorched Gov. Newsom’s plan to hold a special legislative session in order to “Trump-proof” California.… MORE
Ag Greenhouse Emissions Drop
Farming activities in the U.S. accounted for 10.5% of America’s greenhouse gas emissions in 2022. From 2021 to 2022, agricultural greenhouse gas emissions decreased from 681.6 to 663.6 million metric tons of carbon dioxide equivalent and decreased .03% compared to the previous year. The Environmental Protection Agency estimated that in 2022, agriculture emitted 390.1 million…… MORE
