SACRAMENTO, CA (KMJ/AP) California’s Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom, a fierce critic of former President Donald Trump, on Thursday called for lawmakers to convene a special session later this year to safeguard the state’s progressive policies on climate change, reproductive rights and immigration ahead of another Trump presidency. The move — a day after the former…… MORE
Fresno Co. Elections Boss Continues the Count
FRESNO, CA (KMJ) Fresno County Registrar of Voters, James Kus, joined Broeske & Musson Wednesday to update the community on how the election transpired and how many ballots still need to be counted.… MORE
Markets Soar After Trump Victory
FRESNO, CA (KMJ) The stock market exploded with massive gains Wednesday after the opening bell sounded. President-elect Trump’s victory over VP Kamala Harris is being credited for the positive momentum. The Dow’s 1,508 boost was the biggest post-election increase since 1896. Trump supporter Elon Musk’s Tesla stock also soared.… MORE
Election Results 2024
President President National, Popular Vote Updated: 4 minutes ago Candidate Party % Total Votes Donald Trump Rep 51% 72,852,072 Kamala Harris Dem 48% 68,181,919 Expected Vote Reporting: 91% Show More President California Only Updated: 30 minutes ago Candidate Party % Total Votes Kamala Harris Dem 57% 5,753,921 Donald Trump Rep 40% 4,025,105 Expected Vote Reporting: 60% Show More Congress…… MORE
Farmer Outlook Bounces Back
October provided a surprising pre-election bounce in farmer sentiment as the Purdue University-CME Group Ag Economy Barometer climbed to 115, 27 points above the September index. The biggest driver of the sentiment improvement was an increase in producers’ confidence in the future. The Future Expectations Index jumped 30 points to 124. The Current Conditions Index…… MORE
Lame-Duck Farm Bill Will be Difficult
While the lame-duck session of Congress represents one last chance at a farm bill, industry experts say it would require compromise on a number of tricky issues. Farm Policy News says it would require House and Senate leaders to agree on spending in quite a few important areas. One report says Senate Ag Committee Chair…… MORE
Residents in Sanger Advised to Shelter in Place Due to Ammonia Leak
SANGER, Calif. (KFSN) — Residents near Pitman Farms in Sanger are being asked to shelter in place due to an ammonia leak. Crews have been at the facility on North and Academy avenues throughout the morning. Officials say that nearby residents may smell ammonia in the air. They added that you should turn off any air…… MORE
Fresno Police Announce 2 Arrests of Homicide Suspects
FRESNO, Calif. (KFSN) — Fresno Police have announced arrests for two separate outstanding homicide cases. Fresno Police held a news conference on the two arrests at 12:30 p.m. on Monday. Detectives have arrested 34-year-old Gerrick Franklin for the murder of 33-year-old Tyler Hamon. Hamon was shot and killed last Friday inside an apartment at the Windscape…… MORE
18-Year-Old Killed In Car Crash On Highway 41 In Fresno County
FRESNO COUNTY, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — Investigators are looking into whether drugs or alcohol played a role in a crash that killed an 18-year-old in Fresno County. It happened after 9 pm Sunday on Highway 41 and Mountain View Avenue. The California Highway Patrol says an 18-year-old man was speeding in a Camaro northbound on Highway…… MORE
CDFA Promotes Sustainable Pest Management
The California Department of Food and Agriculture making available $3 million in funding for three projects under the Biologically Integrated Farming Systems grant program. According to a CDFA news release, this program supports the development, demonstration and adoption of effective and economically viable alternative management practices. The CDFA goes on to say the program addresses…… MORE
