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Search Continues To Find Navy Man Missing In Yosemite

Search Continues To Find Navy Man Missing In Yosemite

YOSEMITE (KMJ) — The search continues for a U.S. Navy serviceman missing in Yosemite National Park. The effort to locate Alexander Sevier began on Sunday, after he failed to check out of his accommodation and then board his flight back to Virginia. He had traveled to the park alone and officials assume that he had…MORE

Portion of Tule River Closed Following Drownings

Fresno, CA (KMJ)   A popular stretch of valley river is now closed until further notice. Monday, the US Forest Service shut down access to the Tule River from Wishon Campground to lower Coffee Camp. That stretch of waterway has seen five drownings over the past three weeks. The Forest Service tells the Visalia Times Delta it…MORE

Fresno’s Former Deputy Police Chief Set to Go to Trial on Drug Charges

Fresno’s Former Deputy Police Chief Set to Go to Trial on Drug Charges

FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ) — Former Fresno Deputy Police Chief Keith Foster is facing time in federal prison, after he was nabbed back in 2015 for allegedly supplying oxycodone pills to his nephew, Randy Flowers, a convicted felon. Foster’s trial is set to begin Tuesday. Flowers accepted a plea deal last month, resulting in drug charges against…MORE

DMV Cracks Down on Disabled Parking Placard Fraud

DMV Cracks Down on Disabled Parking Placard Fraud

FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ) — Following a scathing state audit, which found that the California DMV wasn’t doing enough to prevent disabled parking placard abuse, the department has begun cracking down on violators. Statewide, hundreds of citations for placard fraud have been issued, including more than 2 dozen here in Fresno, during the past month. In addition,…MORE

Bigger Planes Coming To Fresno Yosemite International

Bigger Planes Coming To Fresno Yosemite International

FRESNO (KMJ) — Bigger planes will soon be serving the early morning United Airlines route from Fresno Yosemite International to San Francisco. The 6am departure from the Central Valley to SFO is currently served by 50 seat CRJ 200s. “The 737 is going to have 150 seats,” reveals the City of Fresno’s Director of Aviation…MORE

Free Shredding Available To Combat ID Fraudsters

Free Shredding Available To Combat ID Fraudsters

FRESNO (KMJ) — Free shredding sessions are taking place all over the Central Valley this month. The events, organized by the Central Valley Community Bank, are to ensure any documents left over from tax season do not fall into the hands of anyone unscrupulous. “Typically tax time is a perfect time to go through, look…MORE

Fresno PD Identifies Homicide Victim

Fresno PD Identifies Homicide Victim

(KMJ)  Fresno Police say 36 year old Tarrence Coleman succumbed to his wounds early Sunday morning at CRMC. Coleman was one of two men shot in a parking lot at 620 W. Hawes around 1:30am Sunday. The other wounded man survived.  The motive for the shooting is still unclear and no suspects have been identified.…MORE

Initiative Calls for Repealing Calif. Gas Tax Increase

Initiative Calls for Repealing Calif. Gas Tax Increase

FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ) — Opponents of Gov. Jerry Brown’s controversial fuel tax and vehicle fee increases are gathering signatures, for an initiative to repeal them. Under the plan, fuel taxes will eventually rise by 19.5 cents per gallon, which the governor and legislative Democrats say will be used to fund road repairs. However, Orange County Republican…MORE