FRESNO, CA (KMJ) Former Fresno Deputy Chief of Police, Keith Foster, has been found guilty of two felony drug charges. On Tuesday, the jury in Fresno Federal Court returned guilty verdicts on counts of conspiracy to distribute heroin and trafficking marijuana. The panel was hung on the remaining six charges. Foster’s defense attorney E. Marshall Hodgkins called…… MORE
ATWATER, CA (KMJ) – The driver of a gas tanker truck was killed after his rig rolled and exploded in Atwater Tuesday morning. The frightening incident occurred off Highway 99 and Applegate Road next to a busy commercial business park. The huge explosion sent thick black smoke into the sky which could be seen for…… MORE
YOSEMITE (KMJ) — The rising temperatures enveloping the Central Valley this week, are bringing a new danger to Yosemite National Park. Waterfalls are full and currents are flowing fiercely, as snow starts to melt. “All records indicate that this is the…near largest snow-pack on record,” reveals the park’s Scott Gediman. “So that of course combined…… MORE
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FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ) — The California Board of Vocational Nursing and Psychiatric Technicians is ending a major audit of credentials, that were requested from more than 52,000 nurses and mental health workers. The board is said to have only looked over 15 percent of the records it collected, saying continuing with the audit would be overwhelming.…… MORE
[PHOTO: Arne Nixon Center for the Study of Children’s Literature] FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – A paint party is taking place Wednesday May 24th to support children’s literature and a community mural. The idea behind the Canvas and Cordials Paint Party is to create art…and money. “It’s a new experience, they’re kinda popping up all over…… MORE
FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – A pioneering gay politician is recognized by California’s governor. Governor Jerry Brown issued a proclamation in Sacramento on Monday, declaring May 22nd as “Harvey Milk Day” here in the state of California. A New York native, Harvey Milk became a pioneering gay politician, representing San Francisco’s Castro District, as one of…… MORE
FRESNO (KMJ) — The death of an 18 year old in the San Joaquin River is prompting an outpouring of grief from all over Fresno. Neng Thao was named by Fresno County Sheriff-Coroner’s Office as the man pulled from the water Saturday afternoon, close to Palm and Nees. It has been confirmed that he was…… MORE
FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – California will not be taking away millions from the Future Farmers of America (FFA). The California Agricultural Teachers Association announced on Friday they received word that Governor Jerry Brown is committed to continuing to provide career technical education funding. FFA, and others, were facing about $15 million in state budget cuts (which…… MORE
FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – The California Transportation Commission approves an aggressive plan this week to start fixing crumbling roads and infrastructure. In April, Governor Brown signed SB-1 The Road Repair and Accountability Act, approving an increase in the gas tax to pay for it. “SB 1 will allow us to invest in California’s transportation…… MORE
