(KMJ/Associated Press) Gov. Gavin Newsom says the Golden State is going to court to challenge President Trump’s tariffs. The lawsuit, which was filed in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California, will argue that enacting such tariffs requires approval from Congress. The state will ask the court to immediately block the tariffs.…… MORE
Defendant’s Request for New Attorney Denied in Fresno Homicide Case
FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — A request for a new attorney was denied as a Fresno man appeared before a judge for a murder charge on Tuesday. 28-year-old Adam Delacruz is accused of the shooting death of a 64-year-old Abraham Tiggs in a southwest Fresno neighborhood. Nearly a month after Tiggs was found shot to death,…… MORE
9-Month-Old Baby Tests Positive for Cocaine in Tulare County
TULARE COUNTY, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — Two people are in custody after authorities say a nine-month-old tested positive for cocaine in Tulare County. The Tulare County Sheriff’s Office says 29-year-old Ashley Flores and 32-year-old Casey Willibank originally took the baby to the emergency room for a high fever. During tests, officials say the baby was positive for…… MORE
Investigation Launched Into Franklin Head Start In Fresno County Following Reports Of Abuse
FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — A scathing report has led to an investigation at Franklin Head Start in Fresno County. A staff member was accused of holding a child while encouraging two others to hit the kid back. The incident was reported to the California Department of Social Services in March. The same report also detailed…… MORE
Fresno State Students Give Back During Spring Break
FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — Tucked away from the hustle and bustle of Fresno city streets, past the orchards, is a group of Fresno State students spending their Spring Break at Scout Island, an outdoor education Center. The group of students is part of the Alternative Break program in the Jan and Bud Richter Center at…… MORE
City Of Fresno Launches Street Improvement Projects
FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — The City of Fresno’s street paving season has begun. It is investing $34 million in road improvements. It is being funded by Measure C revenue, as well as state and federal dollars. “Your local tax dollars are going right back into your local neighborhoods,” said Nelson Esparza, Fresno City Councilmember. The…… MORE
Locals Urged To Practice Water Safety As Temperatures Warm Up
TULARE COUNTY, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — People are already enjoying our local Lake Kaweah, but the Tulare County Fire Department is urging people to be safe. Especially because in recent years they have proven to be dangerous and even deadly. People are encouraged to wear lifejackets. Brandon Howard at Kaweah Marina explains, “These are the different…… MORE
The Ag Center Commodity Report for Tuesday, April 15th
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Thousands Accept Buyouts at USDA
Thousands of workers have accepted the Trump administration’s buyout offers at the USDA. E & E News says employees who’ve seen the internal numbers at USDA say the count has reached 3,100 at the Forest Service, 1,200 at the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service, and possibly up to 12,000 people through the entire agency.…… MORE
Suspect ID’d After Being Shot By Fresno Police While Allegedly Holding Knife To Bystander
FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — Authorities have identified a woman who they say was shot by an officer as she held a knife to an innocent bystander in Fresno last week. The shooting happened Thursday afternoon at the Fax Transit Center on Blackstone near Shields avenues. The Fresno Police Department says 39-year-old Joanna Lopez held the…… MORE
