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Study: Calif. Employs Most Creative Workers Copy

Study: Calif. Employs Most Creative Workers Copy

FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ) — Known for the booming tech and agriculture industries, the Golden State is also the nation’s most creative. According to the latest Otis Report on the Creative Economy of California, the state employs the highest number of people in industries such as entertainment, media, publishing, architecture, and fashion.   The combined economic output…MORE

Study: Calif. Employs Most Creative Workers

Study: Calif. Employs Most Creative Workers

FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ) — Known for the booming tech and agriculture industries, the Golden State is also the nation’s most creative. According to the latest Otis Report on the Creative Economy of California, the state employs the highest number of people in industries such as entertainment, media, publishing, architecture, and fashion. The combined economic output is…MORE

Calif. Ends Major Audit of Nursing Credentials

Calif. Ends Major Audit of Nursing Credentials

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

No Verdict in Keith Foster Trial

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

Dyer Testifies in Foster Drug Trial

Dyer Testifies in Foster Drug Trial

FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ) — Fresno Police Chief Jerry Dyer testified Wednesday in the trial for former Deputy Chief Keith Foster, who is charged with conspiring to distribute marijuana, oxycodone, and heroin. 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…MORE

Keith Foster Drug Trial to Enter Week 2

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

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

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

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

Keith Foster Drug Trafficking Trial Underway

Keith Foster Drug Trafficking Trial Underway

FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ) — Former Fresno Deputy Police Chief Keith Foster’s drug trafficking trial is got underway Tuesday with jury selection.  Opening statements take place Wednesday.           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…MORE