Jacob Lee Rice

Hi, this is Chief Jerry Dyer with the Fresno Police Department’s most wanted person of the week Robbery Suspect Jacob Lee Rice On Aug. 19, 2016, Fresno Police officers responded to JK Cigarettes, located at 3025 W. Shaw Ave for a reported armed robbery call. Upon arrival, the FPD officers contacted the victim and recovered…MORE

Valley Students Warned To Take Care During Monday’s Solar Eclipse

FRESNO (KMJ) — Central Valley school districts are warning their students not to look directly into the sun, without proper eye protection, during the upcoming solar eclipse. The August 21st event, which is scheduled to start at around 9am and end at around 11.40am in the Fresno area, is described as an “awe inspiring sight”…MORE

Farm Groups in NAFTA Nations Express Unity

  The largest farm groups in the U.S., Canada and Mexico offered a sign of unity over the North American Free Trade Agreement renegotiations. The American Farm Bureau Federation, Canadian Federation of Agriculture and Mexico’s National Agricultural Council (Consejo Nacional Agropecuario) issued a joint statement supporting NAFTA and how the trade agreement supports agriculture in…MORE

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