FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — Fresno city leaders were in a Central Fresno neighborhood on Wednesday to break ground on a brand new park. It’s just a dirt field right now at the corner of Broadway and Elizabeth Streets in the Tower District. Soon, Broadway Parque will offer play structures for kids, two shade areas, paved…… MORE
Fresno County’s Unhoused Encampment Ban In Effect Friday
FRESNO COUNTY, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) –Fresno County’s illegal camping ordinance is set to go into effect Friday. The Board of Supervisors approved the ban in August on the heels of the city of Fresno’s recently approved ban on encampments. “It’s not as black-and-white as other ordinances that have been proposed that flat out ban sit, lie,…… MORE
AM Radio Bill Moves to House Floor
Efforts to keep AM radio in the dashboards of U.S. vehicles have taken a step forward in the House. The House Energy and Commerce Committee voted 45-2 to send the proposed AM Radio for Every Vehicle Act to the full House for a vote. “It’s been a stalwart of American prosperity and information sharing,” says…… MORE
More Students, Adults Arrested in Connection to Shooting near McLane High School
FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — Two adults have been arrested after a fight between students led to shots being fired near McLane High School last month. The shooting happened around 3:40 pm on Wednesday, August 21 outside the AutoZone near Cedar and Clinton avenues. Investigators say a 15-year-old had pistol whipped another teen before a 16-year-old…… MORE
Fresno Police Sergeant Arrested For Attempted Lewd Act On Child
FRESNO, Calif. (KFSN) — A Fresno police sergeant has been arrested and booked into jail on charges of attempted lewd act on a child and communication with a minor intending to commit an unlawful offense. Fresno police officials say they learned Wednesday that a felony warrant had been issued for the arrest of 56-year-old Paige McQuay…… MORE
Fertilizer Institute Wants More from Rail Industry
The Fertilizer Institute testified before the Surface Transportation Board and emphasized the ongoing need for the freight rail industry to shift its focus toward customer service and growth. The fertilizer industry has long relied on rail service for the efficient and safe transport of its products but has struggled with declining service quality, increasing rates,…… MORE
Cooking Fats And Oils Spill Into Heirloom’s Parking Lot In Northeast Fresno
FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — A foul-smelling situation outside a popular northeast Fresno restaurant prompted a response from hazmat and environmental health teams. Fresno fire crews say Heirloom’s grease trap system malfunctioned and spilled into the parking lot before 8 p.m. Tuesday. The cooking fats and oils made for a slippery situation and had a terrible…… MORE
Kings County Farm Bureau Says A Judge’s Decision Is A Big Win In Case Against State Water Board
KINGS COUNTY, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — A step in the right direction for the Kings County Farm Bureau. On Thursday, a Kings County Superior Court judge ruled in their favor to continue their efforts to sue the California State Water Resources Control Board… after the board placed the Tulare Subbasin on probation back in April… “That’s…… MORE
Newsom Signs Laws Cracking Down on Political, Hollywood ‘Deepfakes’
(Associated Press/KMJ) California Gov. Gavin Newsom signed three bills Tuesday to crack down on the use of artificial intelligence to create false images or videos in political ads ahead of the 2024 election. He also signed two other bills Tuesday to protect Hollywood performers from unauthorized AI use without their consent. A new law, set…… MORE
Cracks Showing in the Farm Bill Logjam
While the 2024 Farm Bill has been stalled for multiple months, the legislative logjam is showing a few signs of breaking after key ag groups took to Capitol Hill to share the economic reality facing farmers and ranchers. In a letter last week to House Ag Committee Democrats, Ranking Member David Scott (D-GA) said, “We…… MORE
