Suspects Identified in Fresno Jewelry Store Murder

FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ) — There are new developments in the recent murder of Christopher Leon, outside his store in southeast Fresno. Police Chief Jerry Dyer says a 16-year-old accomplice in the shooting and robbery, turned himself in Tuesday night. A 17-year-old and a 12-year-old had been arrested earlier, but the search continues for three others.…MORE

Study: 1 in 8 Americans May be an Alcoholic

FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ) — One in eight Americans could be considered an alcoholic, according to a new study published in JAMA Psychiatry. High-risk drinking is defined as men consuming at least 5 alcoholic beverages, in a single day, at least once a week. The figure for women is 4 drinks. Researchers say alcoholism has risen significantly…MORE

Valley Predicted To Face The Brunt Of A Future Doctor Shortage

FRESNO (KMJ) — The Central Valley is expected to be one of the areas most affected by a statewide shortfall of primary care providers over the next 15 years. The research from UCSF also anticipates a need for 4,100 additional medical experts across California by 2030. The report by the college’s Healthforce Center (click here),…MORE

Trump Wants Produce Dumping Protection in NAFTA 2.0

  As NAFTA renegotiations begin on Wednesday, U.S. negotiators are planning to introduce a proposal aimed at making it easier for produce growers to bring potential anti-dumping cases against Mexico. Politico’s Morning Ag Report says that’s a move that will make Southeast growers happy, but it could also fuel criticism of the Trump administration’s protectionism.…MORE

Fresno Native Shooting Holocaust Film “Dirty Bomb” In Clovis

[Photo: McCaffrey] FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – A film is shooting in the Central Valley… Fresno native Valerie McCaffrey wrote, and is producing and directing a project called Dirty Bomb, a story about holocaust heroes, who took a stand and saved thousands of lives by sabotaging bombs. It is important to not only forget Mankind’s capacity for evil,…MORE