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
No Verdict in Keith Foster Trial
FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ) — The fate of former Fresno Deputy Police Chief Keith Foster, on trial for conspiring to distribute marijuana, heroin, and oxycodone, is now in the hands of the 12 member jury. Deliberations got underway Friday morning, after a rebuttal from the prosecution, which followed an entire day of closing arguments. The government argued…… MORE
Deputies Make $6.8M Fentanyl-Laced Heroin Bust
FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – A nearly $7 million narcotics bust was made earlier this week by Fresno County Sheriff’s detectives. Members of the High-Intensity Drug-Trafficking Area Team (HIDTA) worked undercover to seize 4.4 pounds of heroin. “We discovered that it included fentanyl as well as ketamine in the heroin,” said Fresno County Sheriff Margaret Mims on…… MORE
West Nile Virus Could Be Making A Big Comeback In Visalia
VISALIA (KMJ) — Health officials in Visalia are warning the public to be careful of West Nile Virus, as mosquitoes carrying the disease have been located in three areas of the city. The Delta Vector Control District tested mosquito pools for West Nile Virus, and their trap counts are much larger this year than they…… MORE
Weiner Pleads Guilty in ‘Sexting’ Scandal
(AP) Former U.S. Rep. Anthony Weiner has pleaded guilty to transmitting sexual material to a minor and could get years in prison. Weiner agreed Friday not to appeal any sentence between 21 and 27 months in prison. The judge told him he would have to register as a sex offender. The FBI began investigating the…… MORE
White House Sends NAFTA Redo Notification Letter to Congress
Farm Journals Ag Web Dot Com reports that the Trump administration has officially laid out its strategies to renegotiate the North American Free Trade Agreement with Canada and Mexico in a letter delivered today to Congress. The administration’s main goal is to update the Clinton-era trade deal. U.S. Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer recently wrapped…… MORE
Closing Arguments in Foster Drug Trial
FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – The defense and prosecution give their closing arguments on Thursday, Day 8 of former Fresno Deputy Police Chief Keith Foster’s drug trafficking trial. Hear what the attorneys had to say below.… MORE
Initiative Foods Reopens After Devastating Fire
SANGER, CA (KMJ) – Initiative Foods packs organic and non-organic baby food for grocery retailers across the country. But, last July a fire destroyed the plant, its inventory – costing people their jobs. Thursday, less than a year later – Initiative Foods has reopened. President John Ypma promises employees and customers a speedy comeback. All-new equipment, the…… MORE
Trump Denies Comey Memo in Flynn Probe
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Fresno Council Declares ‘Ray Appleton Day’
FRESNO, CA (KMJ) Legendary KMJ talk show host Ray Appleton was honored by the Fresno City Council on Thursday. Mayor Lee Brand and Councilmembers Steve Brandau and Clint Olivier declared May 18th, 2017 ‘Ray Appleton Day’. Appleton, who joined KMJ in 1987, was given a framed proclamation and a crystal microphone for his 30 years…… MORE
