Foster Takes Stand, Contradicts His Defense Attorney

FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – Former Fresno Deputy Police Chief Keith Foster took the witness stand on Tuesday at his drug trafficking trial.  Foster is accused of conspiring to distribute marijuna, oxycodone and heroin.  KMJ’s Aaron Abeytia reports that Foster contradicted his own defense attorney while on the stand, saying that his attorney’s claim that he was…MORE

U.S. Meat Sales to Reach $100 Billion

A new report projects that demand for meat and poultry will continue to drive sales in the U.S., helping total retail sales reach $100 billion by 2021. The report by market research firm Packaged Facts says meat and poultry products are consumer favorites, food industry mainstays and protein powerhouses, all factors that will keep the…MORE

DA Not Filing Charges Against Woman at Motel 6 Shooting

FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – Fresno County Assistant District Attorney Steve Wright says the DA’s office did not file charges against 53-year-old Lisa Renee Martin. Martin was with Muhammad at the Motel 6 on April 13th, when he is alleged to have killed unarmed security guard Carl Williams.  That shooting occured just days before Muhammad allegedly went…MORE

Keith Foster Drug Trial to Enter Week 2

FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ) — After smiling and chucking under his breath during the first few days of his trial for conspiring to distribute drugs, former Fresno Deputy Police Chief Keith Foster appeared tense on Friday when court adjourned. Prosecutors played numerous wiretaps in which Foster can be heard arranging pot, heroin, and oxcodone deals with his…MORE

Calif. Spending Millions to Revamp Driver Licenses

FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ) — Facing a deadline of just over three years, the Golden State is preparing to spend more than $220 million, to bring driver licenses and ID cards up to federal standards. The U.S. Real ID Act was enacted in 2005, in an effort to make them more secure following 9/11. It sets a…MORE