FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — The man found dead at Roeding Park on Thursday accidentally shot himself in the thigh, according to the Fresno Police Department. Police were called out around 1 pm near Storyland, where they found 44-year-old Solomone Toki suffering from the gunshot wound. Authorities say Toki had an illegal AK-47-style gun and was not…… MORE
Farm Labor Costs Continue Climbing
The USDA’s Farm Labor Report, released this week, offers a glimpse into the future of farm expenses. The Department of Labor uses the “field and livestock workers’ combined” wage rate reported in the November Farm Labor Report to establish most H-2A workers’ minimum wage, known as the Adverse Effect Wage Rate. This year, the combined…… MORE
Woman Found Dead Inside Vehicle In Fresno County
FRESNO COUNTY, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — Deputies are investigating a homicide in Fresno County early Friday morning. The Sheriff’s Office was called out for shots fired just before 1:30 am on Fowler Avenue between Olive and Clinton. When deputies arrived, they found a woman inside a vehicle. She was declared dead at the scene. The area…… MORE
Fresno City Council Votes To Consider Revisions To Sidewalk Vending Ordinance
FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — Emotions ran high at Fresno City Hall over proposed fees and rules for street vendors on Thursday. Street vendors made their plea to postpone the introduction of the Sidewalk Vending Ordinance that would impose new rules for street and food vendors across the city. The ordinance proposes that no vendor should…… MORE
Car Theft Victim Speaks Out After Chase Ends With Suspect, K9 Being Shot In Madera County
MADERA, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — The Madera Police Department continues to investigate after a shooting involving deputies that left a suspect and K9 injured. It happened at about 3:30 pm Thursday in Oakhurst along road 425B after a chase that started in the town. Madera County Sheriff’s deputies initially responded to a hit-and-run driver behind the…… MORE
Valley Congressman Jim Costa aims to be top Democrat on House Agriculture panel
FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — Congressman Jim Costa says he will challenge ranking member David Scott of Georgia to be the top Democrat on the House Agriculture panel next Congress. Scott has been absent recently because of health problems. Costa is the second-highest-ranking Democrat on the committee and has a long history in the ag sector.…… MORE
Gov. Newsom Visits Fresno County Today, Makes Announcement On Job Creation And Economy
FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) –Governor Gavin Newsom visited the Central Valley on Thursday, promising to bring an economic boost to the region. Newsom held a news conference as part of a roll-out of his 20-year economic development plan for the state that aims to create new jobs across California. The plan will focus on developing the…… MORE
Madera K9 Shot During Chase Over Stolen SUV Expected To Recover
MADERA, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — The Madera Police Department continues to investigate after a shooting involving deputies that left a suspect and K9 injured. It happened at about 3:30 pm Thursday in Oakhurst along road 425B after a chase that started in the town. Madera County Sheriff’s Deputies initially responded to a hit-and-run driver behind the…… MORE
Thanksgiving Survey Shows Dinner Cost Declines
Cooking a Thanksgiving dinner this year for friends and family will cost less than last year but is still more expensive than before COVID-19.The 39th annual Thanksgiving dinner survey by the American Farm Bureau Federation, shows the cost of this year’s classic holiday feast for ten people is $58.08 or about $5.80 per person.That’s a…… MORE
‘Bomb Cyclone’ Kills 2, Knocks Out Power to 600,000+ Homes Across Northwest US
ISSAQUAH, Wash. (AP) — A major storm swept across the northwestern U.S., battering the region with strong winds and rain, causing widespread power outages, closing schools and downing trees that killed at least two people. The Weather Prediction Center issued excessive rainfall risks through Friday and hurricane-force wind warnings were in effect as the strongest atmospheric river —…… MORE
