Lori Stevermer, president of the National Pork Producers Council, testified before the U.S. Senate Ag Committee on the state of the U.S. agricultural economy. Stevermer highlighted the top pork industry issue, California’s Prop 12, a state regulation posing an “existential threat” to all of U.S. agriculture. “We must fix the problems caused by Prop 12,…… MORE
Man Pistol-whipped At Southeast Fresno Home
FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — Police are investigating what led to a man being pistol-whipped at a home in southeast Fresno. Thursday night, officers found an intoxicated man with a head wound on McKinley and Normal Avenues and rushed to the hospital. Police say they surrounded the home and spoke to the suspect inside the home…… MORE
Drug Lord Who Had Fresno Agent Killed in US Custody
FRESNO, CA (KMJ) The Mexican cartel boss convicted of murdering a Fresno-based DEA agent is now in American custody. Mexico turned Rafael Caro Quintero and 28 other cartel members over to US authorities on Thursday. They are expected to face a New York City judge Friday on charges of drug trafficking. “Obviously, this is one…… MORE
3 Arrests in Deadly 2024 Southwest Fresno Shooting
FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — Three suspects have been arrested in connection to a deadly shooting in southwest Fresno in 2024. Police have taken 19-year-old Makhy Joyce, 18-year-old Malik Jordan and a 17-year-old male into custody for the shooting on December 11. It happened near East Samson and South Lee avenues. When officers arrived, they found 31-year-old…… MORE
Sanger High Student Hit & Killed By Vehicle Identified
SANGER, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — Officials have identified the Sanger High School student who was killed after being hit by a car as Hubert Hsu. Sanger Police say Tuesday night, two Sanger Unified teens were hit while crossing the street on Bethel and Almond Avenues. Police say the driver did not see the 17-year-old boy and girl,…… MORE
Ray Appleton Responds to Canceled Horse Racing at Fresno Fair
FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — The Big Fresno Fair has announced live horse racing will not be a part of this year’s fair. Officials made the announcement Wednesday afternoon citing industry changes and other longstanding challenges as the reason for postponing the races this year. “This tough decision was made with careful consideration for the long-term economic…… MORE
Bipartisan Bill Would Crack Down on Foreign Purchases of Farmland
Senators Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) and Chuck Grassley (R-IA) introduced the Farmland Security Act of 2025 to help safeguard rural communities and protect American farmland from being secretly bought by foreign investors. The bipartisan legislation will build on current law to ensure that all foreign investors, including “shell companies” who buy American agricultural land, report their…… MORE
Asmb. Tangipa Slams Bill Weakening Self Defense Laws
FRESNO, CA (KMJ) First year California Assemblyman David Tangipa (R-Fresno) is slamming AB1333. It’s a bill that would ban residents from using lethal force to defend their home from criminals. He joined guest host Diane Pearce to discuss the controversial legislation. Philip Teresi and E. Curtis Johnson also took on the legislation on The Afternoon…… MORE
Stan Ellis Declares Victory in Special Election for CA Assembly District 32
TULARE COUNTY, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — Republican farmer and businessman, Stan Ellis, is declaring victory in the special election for State Assembly District 32, which spans parts of Tulare and Kern counties. Early numbers from the Secretary of State show Ellis is in the lead with more than 63 percent. Democratic educator, Chris Cruz-Boone, follows behind at…… MORE
USDA Secretary Has Plan To Lower Egg Prices
U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins unveils a $1 billion-dollar comprehensive strategy to curb highly pathogenic avian influenza. The goal is to protect the U.S. poultry industry, and lower egg prices. According to USDA the five-pronged strategy includes an additional $500 million for biosecurity measures, $400 million in financial relief for affected farmers, and $100…… MORE
