Farmer Outlook Highest Since 2021

Farmer sentiment jumped again in November as the Purdue University/CME Group Ag Economy Barometer rose 30 points to 145. That’s the highest level of farmer optimism since May 2021. The Future Expectations index saw the largest jump, rising 37 points, while the Current Conditions Index increased 18 points to 113. The November sentiment boost reflects…MORE

Fresno’s Christmas Tree Lane Opens With First Walk-Only Night

FRESNO, Calif. (KFSN) –The 2024 holiday season marks Christmas Tree Lane’s 104th Anniversary. Tuesday, December 3rd is the first of his year’s “walk nights” for Christmas Tree Lane. A tradition is beginning again – on the first night it’s strictly for those on foot. Former event Chair Dean Alexander said, “The walking nights are very…MORE

Man Dies After Crash in Foggy Conditions in Fresno County

FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — A man is dead after his pickup truck collided with a semi-truck in Fresno County. California Highway Patrol officers responded to the scene at the intersection of Parlier and McCall Avenues around 9:30 Tuesday morning. They found the victim ejected from his truck. Officers say it appears the man was driving down…MORE

Partnership to Support Ag Career Pipeline

Farm Foundation and the National 4-H Council recently signed a Memorandum of Understanding with a focus on collaboration in leadership, education, and youth workforce readiness for young people. The two organizations will align on career exploration, leadership training, and skill-building opportunities for youth through the Farm Foundation’s Next Generation programs and 4-H’s recently launched Beyond…MORE

Coroner ID’s Elderly Man Pulled from Northwest Fresno Pool

FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — An elderly man is dead after being found unresponsive in a pool in Northwest Fresno. It happened around 6 p.m. Thursday near Audubon Drive and Churchill Avenue. Investigators say officers jumped into the pool, with 40-degree water, to pull the man out. First responders performed CPR on the man. He was…MORE

Historic Building in Merced Goes Up in Flames

MERCED, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — Multiple fire crews have been called out to battle a large fire at a historic building in Merced. The building at M Street and 22nd Street once housed the Merced County High School and later the Merced County Library but had been empty for decades. The Merced Fire Department said they have…MORE

Inmate in Prison for Murder Escapes from Custody in Delano

FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — The California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation is telling the community to be alert after an inmate escaped custody in Delano. 34-year-old Cesar Hernandez broke free from custody at the Kern County Superior Courthouse near 10th Avenue and Kensington Street. The CDCR says he was brought there for a court appearance when…MORE