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
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
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[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
FRESNO (KMJ) — A proposal to curb camping within the City of Fresno is being put forward by Fresno City Councilman Steve Brandau. “Every week my council office gets pounded with calls from residents and business owners over homeless related problems in Northwest Fresno,” explains Brandau. “It doesn’t take very many conversations to have down…… MORE
FRESNO, CA (KMJ) Former Fresno State star running back Ryan Mathews has been released by the Philadelphia Eagles. The Bulldog great spent two years in Philly after playing for the San Diego Chargers his first five seasons in the NFL. Over his 7 year pro career, the Bakersfield West grad has rushed for 5,261 yards and has…… MORE
FRESNO, CA (KMJ) A double recovery effort to pull possibly two cars from the Kings River, is planned this week. The Fresno County Sheriff’s Office believes the first car contains the bodies of two missing Thai exchange students, who were in the vehicle that plummeted 500 feet before landing on a rock in the river. There’s now evidence that another vehicle could…… MORE
FRESNO (KMJ) — The Temperance Flat project has taken a big step toward becoming a reality. A formal request to ask for $1.3 billion of state funding is now signed and awaiting consideration by the California Water Commission. The San Joaquin Valley Water Infrastructure Authority completed the application Monday morning, bringing the 1.3 million acre…… MORE
FRESNO (KMJ) — Central Valley students are returning to the classroom for another year of learning, but law enforcement is hoping drivers remember the rules of the road too. The school districts of Fresno Unified and Madera Unified go back on Monday, following Central Unified’s return last week, with Clovis Unified’s first day back due…… MORE
(KMJ) – The Fresno County Sheriff’s Office continues to look for a pair of hikers from Southern California reported missing inside Sequoia National Park. Deputies say 31-year old Yinan Wang and his 30-year old wife Jie Song were last seen on August 6th at Crystal Caves. The couple had plans to drive to Yosemite National…… MORE
