FRESNO, Calif. (KFSN) — Wednesday is the last chance for Fresno residents to weigh in on what they want in the city’s next police chief. The last virtual meeting will take place at 7:00 pm Oct. 23, 2024. The third of four virtual meetings was held Tuesday night for community members to share their thoughts on…… MORE
Many Economists Believe Ag is in a Recession
Over half of the 70 ag economists surveyed in Farm Journal’s Monthly Survey of Ag Economists believe the U.S. agriculture economy is in a recession. Seventy-five percent of the other economists believe the ag economy is on the brink of a recession. Those economists who believe the ag economy is on the brink of a…… MORE
Crackdown On Cannabis: Agencies Weed-out Illegal Grow Operations
FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — Snuffing out illegal marijuana grow operations. Across California, there is a continued fight against the illicit cannabis market. The Eradication and Prevention of Illicit Cannabis or EPIC program is a joint effort between the California Attorney General’s Office and federal, state, and local agencies. Fresno County proved to be a hotbed.…… MORE
ATM Stolen From Nail Salon In Northeast Fresno
FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — Police are investigating a burglary at a business in northeast Fresno, where an ATM was stolen. Officers were called out to a shopping center at the intersection of Willow and Nees at about 3:30 am Wednesday. That’s where they found the Aqua Nails Bar had been burglarized and the ATM pulled…… MORE
Newly Released Photos Show Suspect Vehicles In Deadly Lemoore Shooting
LEMOORE, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — Lemoore police are asking for the public’s help identifying a suspect vehicle tied to a deadly shooting last year. Newly released photos show two vehicles captured on surveillance video driving to and from the crime scene in July 2023. Investigators identified one as a 2011 white Kia Soul but they are…… MORE
Suspect Wanted For Vandalism At Merced County Superior Courthouse
MERCED COUNTY, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — A suspected vandal was captured on surveillance at the Merced County Superior Courthouse earlier this month. The damage happened on October 4th on N Street just after 5 am. The Merced County Sheriff’s Office released photos on Tuesday to help identify the person. Anyone with information on the vandalism is…… MORE
Parasol Patrol to Counter Anti-LGBTQ Signs at Westboro Baptist Protests in Fresno, Reedley
FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – A Baptist church from Kansas said it will protest against the LGBTQ community during protests set for the end of October in the Central Valley. Both Reedley and Fresno have been listed by the Westboro Baptist Church as sites for their upcoming protests. Westboro Baptist plans to protest in Fresno near…… MORE
Groundbreaking For New Police Headquarters And Senior Center In Fowler
FOWLER, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — Fowler residents are celebrating the start of a new police headquarters and senior center. A groundbreaking ceremony took place on Monday, complete with traditional Mexican music and dancing. The David T. Cardenas Senior Center and Police Headquarters is being built at Third and Merced streets. The $17 million project will provide…… MORE
Improvements Coming To Highway 99 In Tulare County Through Funding
TULARE COUNTY, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — More improvements are underway to Highway 99 in Tulare County. The Tulare County Association of Governments received a $98.4 million federal grant for the upgrades. The money will be used to add a lane in each direction for over five miles of Highway 99 through the City of Tulare. The…… MORE
Merced City Council Votes To Revisit Ordinance Cracking Down On Public Camping
MERCED, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — The Merced City Council has voted to reconsider an ordinance to restrict camping in public spaces. The ordinance states that a person can be charged with a misdemeanor offense if they sleep, occupy a camp facility, or use camp items like sleeping bags or beds in public areas like sidewalks, city…… MORE
