FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — Two Fresno County employees are being recognized for taking action to save the life of a co-worker. The Fresno County Board of Supervisors adopted a resolution on Tuesday in honor of Human Resources employees, Elizabeth Vecchio and David McCurry. The two were also given a County of Fresno medal of honor.…… MORE
1 of 2 Teenagers Dies After Being Hit By Vehicle In Sanger
SANGER, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — One of the two teenagers hit by a vehicle in Sanger Tuesday night has died from their injuries. Police have revealed that the victims were a boy and a girl who were both 17. Sanger Unified released a statement confirming that the victims were students. Counseling and other resources will be…… MORE
Woman Killed in Crash in Madera County, CHP Says
MADERA COUNTY, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — A woman has died following a crash in Madera County early Tuesday morning. The California Highway Patrol says the crash happened just before 5 am on Road 9 and Avenue 25, just west of Chowchilla. Officers say a woman was driving a Nissan Altima south on Road 9 when she…… MORE
Sarah’s Court Opens 120 Affordable Housing Units in East Central Fresno
FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — A new affordable housing apartment building opened in east central Fresno as part of an emerging walkable community that will eventually offer shopping and dining options. Sarah’s Court apartments at Fancher Creek is now open. City leaders touted it as a groundbreaking move in the fight for more affordable housing in Fresno. “Today,…… MORE
Exclusive: Gov. Hopeful Sheriff Bianco Joins Appleton
FRESNO, CA (KMJ) Riverside County Sheriff Chad Bianco joined KMJ’s Ray Appleton on his program Tuesday to discuss his run for California Governor. Sheriff Bianco bio: https://biancoforgovernor.com/meet-chad/… MORE
The Ag Center Commodity Report for Tuesday, February 25
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Feds Announce First Water Allocation for 2025
The Bureau of Reclamation’s initial allocation for California farmers on the west side of the Central Valley south of the Sacramento-San Joaquin Bay-Delta is more than twice what the initial allocation was in 2024, a year with similar hydrology, according to a news release. In addition, the Bureau of Reclamation says the Trump administration is…… MORE
Special Election For California Assembly District 32
TULARE COUNTY, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — People in Tulare and Kern Counties will be heading to the polls Tuesday to vote in the District 32 special primary election. Republican Vince Fong vacated the seat that covers parts of Tulare and Kern Counties last year. That’s after he won a congressional election to replace ousted House Speaker…… MORE
Coarsegold Drug Store Set To Close For Good
COARSEGOLD, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — It’s the end of an era for the Yosemite Drug store in Coarsegold. “It breaks my heart, it breaks my heart because I know how much these people need us,” said store clerk Connie Schock. The only local independent pharmacy in the rural town is now closing its doors. Shock says…… MORE
Bitwise Collapse: $20M Loan Fraud Ends in Guilty Plea
FRESNO, Calif. (KFSN/KMJ) – Another domino has fallen in the collapse of Bitwise Industries. Andrew Adler entered a guilty plea Monday to conspiracy to commit wire fraud. Adler, 31, admitted he defrauded investors with loans made to the failed Fresno-based startup. He and his business partner, David Hardcastle, are accused of luring investors and giving…… MORE
