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Muhammad Case Delayed Again For Mental Health Report

Muhammad Case Delayed Again For Mental Health Report

FRESNO (KMJ) — Proceedings against Kori Ali Muhammad have been delayed once again. The man accused of shooting dead three people in Downtown Fresno, and murdering a security guard outside a Central Fresno Motel 6, continues to await a mental competency hearing. The results of the report into his mental health were scheduled to be…MORE

Fresno Council OK’s ‘In God We Trust’ Motto

Fresno Council OK’s ‘In God We Trust’ Motto

FRESNO, CA (KMJ)  After more than two hours of debate, the Fresno City Council on Thursday evening passed a controversial measure that will put the motto ‘In God We Trust’ on the wall of council chambers. The vote was 6-0 in favor.  Councilman Oliver Baines was absent. District 6 Councilman Garry Bredefeld was behind the…MORE

Keith Foster Chuckles As Prosecutors Play Wiretaps

Keith Foster Chuckles As Prosecutors Play Wiretaps

FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ) — Chuckling under his breath, former Fresno Deputy Police Chief Keith Foster listened as prosecutors played dozens of additional wiretaps Thursday, in which he can be heard communicating with co-conspirators Ricky Reynolds, along with nephews Denny Foster and Randy Flowers. Foster can be heard arranging what federal agents say are deals to distribute…MORE

VIDEO: Fresno State Pro-Life Group Sues Professor For Censorship

VIDEO: Fresno State Pro-Life Group Sues Professor For Censorship

FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – Alliance Defending Freedom attorneys say “Fresno State Students for Life” filed a lawsuit this week against Fresno State Assistant Public Health Professor William Gregory Thatcher for alleged censorship.  The student group alleges that they had gotten permission from the school to write “positive, life-affirming messages on the sidewalks near and leading…MORE

Chickenpox Cases At A Sanger Unified School – Vaccinations Recommended

Chickenpox Cases At A Sanger Unified School – Vaccinations Recommended

SANGER (KMJ) — Several confirmed cases of Chickenpox have been discovered at a Sanger Unified school. Officials state that those who have it are all at Washington Academic Middle School, and recommend that all children be given two doses of the varicella vaccine (which protects against the disease). In a letter to parents dated May…MORE

Prosecutors Layout Evidence in Keith Foster Drug Trial

Prosecutors Layout Evidence in Keith Foster Drug Trial

FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ) — Former Fresno Deputy Police Chief Keith Foster’s drug trafficking trial entered day 2 Wednesday, with lengthy opening statements.           Aaron Abeytia Aaron Abeytia anchors afternoon newscasts on News/Talk 580 & 105.9 KMJ. Read More…         E-mail Aaron Abeytia       Aaron’s Facebook Page     Twitter: @AaronAbeytia    Aaron’s Instagram Feed     Articles by Aaron…MORE

Ammonia Leak In Southeast Fresno Injures Firefighter

Ammonia Leak In Southeast Fresno Injures Firefighter

FRESNO (KMJ) — An ammonia leak in Fresno has been plugged, after prompting a emergency response from Fresno Fire’s HAZMAT crew. The gaseous release was reported just before 8am Wednesday morning, at the E and J Gallo Winery in Southeast Fresno. “There are several, quite a number of large tanks of product that they have…MORE

Public Opinion Wanted In Fresno Unified Superintendent Search

Public Opinion Wanted In Fresno Unified Superintendent Search

FRESNO (KMJ) — The search for a new Fresno Unified Superintendent is going to the people. A series of seven meeting are being held all over the district to give parents, teachers, staff, and others a chance to share their thoughts and opinions on who should be the person to permanently replace Michael Hanson. The…MORE