Tariffs Enacted on Imports from Canada, Mexico and China

The National Farmers Union released this announcement about tariffs on those three nations. National Farmers Union President Rob Larew says “The tariffs announced, along with retaliatory measures from China and Canada, will have serious consequences for American agriculture. Our farmers are the backbone of this country, and they need strong, fair trade policies that ensure they can…MORE

City Breaks Ground On New Projects In Southwest Fresno 

FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — Two groundbreaking projects are underway in southwest Fresno with the same goal: improving pedestrian and cycling infrastructure in the area.  On Monday, officials with the City of Fresno broke ground on two major infrastructure projects.  Those two projects are the Southwest Fresno Trail and the MLK Active Transportation Infrastructure project, totaling…MORE

Woman Hit And Killed By Daughter’s Boyfriend In Kings County

LEMOORE, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — As family and friends gathered to watch the Super Bowl on February 9, Kings County Sheriff’s deputies descended on a home.  Investigators learned that 38-year-old Roxanne Hicks was hit and killed on a property off Hanford Armona Road.  The Kings County Sheriff’s Office says the man behind the wheel was her…MORE

Gov. Newsom Orders State Workers to Return to Office 4 Days a Week

SACRAMENTO, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) – California Governor Gavin Newsom announced on Monday that he is ordering all state employees to return to the office four days a week, starting July 1. Newsom says this is in an effort to “strengthen the state’s emergency and disaster response and address employment needs.” The order will impact all state…MORE

Speaker Ousts Republicans, Tangipa Calls it “Direct Attack”

FRESNO, CA (KMJ) It’s being called the “Friday Night Massacre”. At 5PM Friday, Assembly Speaker Robert Rivas (D-Salinas) announced the removal of a number of Assembly Republicans from key positions on legislative committees. Among those ousted: David Tangipa (R-Clovis) and Alexandra Macedo (R-Tulare). “First tomatoes…. Now this?” Macedo said in a statement on X: “I…MORE

Ag Export Values Expected To Drop This Year

The value of U.S. agricultural exports in fiscal year 2025 is expected to drop to the lowest level in five years. USDA says shipments this year are projected to be valued at $170.5 billion, up from the $170 billion in the November 2024 outlook. That would still be the lowest level since 2020. For example,…MORE