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More than 950 cases of breast cancer are reported every year in the Central Valley, and many of those are diagnosed at a late stage making it harder to treat. But there is a program that can help. KSEE24’s Stefani Booroojian investigates the available options.
By STEFANI BOOROOJIAN | May 24, 2017
May 19, 2017
From picking the perfect peach to milking hundreds of cows, ag is king in the Central Valley. But despite higher wages, farmers are battling an ongoing labor shortage. It’s been a problem for several years, but now, President Trump’s pledge to crackdown on immigration is adding to the problem. Eyewitness News’ Alex Backus looked into the potential impact in the Valley.
By ALEX BACKUS
May 18, 2017
In 2015, more than 24 million opioid prescriptions for things like hydrocodone, methadone and oxycontin were filled out statewide. The way doctors are getting rid of pain is changing to try and curb the nation’s opioid epidemic. KSEE24’s Dennis Valera investigates the ups and downs of opioid pain killers.
By DENNIS VALERA
May 12, 2017
In the morning, most people start their days getting ready for work, but hundreds of others in Fresno are starting their day with a very different agenda. Their goal today is survival; they’re the homeless. In a six-part series, Eyewitness News’ Ken Malloy deep dives into Fresno’s homeless problem. Who does it affect? How do they got on the streets? What’s keeping them there? And most importantly, how are some finally getting back on their feet?
By KEN MALLOY
May 9, 2017
Wild Creations – Monster City Studios
Their clients range from baseball parks to theme parks. They build wild things that are meant to catch the eye, and they’re grabbing the attention of businesses all over the country. CBS47’s Joey Horta went inside Monster City Studios where the magic begins.
By JOEY HORTA
May 4, 2017
75 years ago, FDR signed an order to round up Japanese people and put them in camps during World War II. Now, Joe Moeller went with a group of people on a pilgrimage to Manzanar – one of the internment camps east of Fresno. Their goal is to make sure the past is not forgotten.
By JOE MOELLER
May 2, 2017
The drought-busting rainfall in the Central Valley this year may give rise to a new California Gold Rush. Eyewitness News’ John Shrable went with modern-day miners to pan for gold and to see if the trend will return 150 years later.
By JOHN SHRABLE
May 1, 2017
Keeping It Local: Prioritizing the Valley
Can Coach Jeff Tedford breathe life into Fresno State football? His plan includes aggressively looking at Valley talent. KSEE24’s Scott Bemis looks at how the university is recruiting in the Central Valley.
By SCOTT BEMIS
April 27, 2017
Can beer save downtown Fresno? KSEE24’s Evan Onstot says it’s about time to stop and smell the hops. Beer is about to flow through the heart of Fresno, and there is hope that it will be a catalyst for a new downtown boom.
By EVAN ONSTOT
April 27, 2017
Doctors say there are “Do It Yourself” videos online that supposedly teach you how to fix your teeth on your own, but the doctors also say none of the methods are safe. KSEE24’s Connie Tran looked into this DIY fad which can lead to irreversible consequences.
By CONNIE TRAN
April 26, 2017
It’s a controversial topic, but is the border wall really worth it? Eyewitness News’ Joe Moeller went down to San Diego to talk with border patrol agents to find out what their perspective is on “The Wall,” a three part series.
By JOE MOELLER
February 28, 2017
Hate, anger, lies…is a social network connecting us, or driving us further apart? Negative posts and misinformation poisoning your feed. Eyewitness News’ Joey Horta investigates the social media overload.
By JOEY HORTA
February 27, 2017
Are you one of the millions who struggle to sleep at night? Do you lie in bed worrying about the next day and think about everything you need to do – instead of thinking about sleeping? Blame it on stressful work lives, social media, and technology – but Americans are simply not getting enough sleep at night – with 40 percent of people feeling drowsing during the day. KSEE24’s Stefanie Bainum took a look at what might be causing your inability to get a good night’s sleep.
By STEFANIE BAINUM
February 24, 2017
Hollywood‘s most wanted styles with central valley origins. CBS47‘s Lindsey Pena is given an exclusive look inside the local workshops of a few of the fashion industry‘s rising stars, and how they turned passion into brands in high demand.
By LINDSEY PENA
February 23, 2017
After a winter season that’s already brought record rainfall and a swift change from the past six years of drought, you might assume farmers in the Valley are overjoyed. But the business of knowing what to plant – when to plant it – and how to prepare for future growing seasons is never easy – even during the rainiest of years. KSEE24’s John Shrable takes an in-depth look at how the state’s climate trends both past and present impact the agriculture industry in our backyard.
By JOHN SHRABLE
February 21, 2017
Uncharted Territory: Legal Marijuana
How high is too high to drive? An exclusive new device tests if drivers have smoked too much pot. Eyewitness News‘ Angela Greenwood investigates the new device and talks with Fresno and Clovis Police Departments.
By ANGELA GREENWOOD
February 20, 2017
Hidden History: Remembering Our Rights
A powerful new exhibit at the Fresno Art Museum celebrates the Civil Rights Act – and it was done by high school students. KSEE24‘s Jessica Porter explores the work done by McClane High School Art Venture Academy as they hope to make another move to Washington D.C.
By JESSICA PORTER
February 17, 2017
How do you get picked for jury duty? Do some of us get summoned more than others? Eyewitness News’ Alex Backus got answers and has the story of a Fresno man whose jury service on a notorious murder case inspired him to practice law.
By ALEX BACKUS
February 16, 2017
The first and only female Laotian filmmaker grew up in Merced and is gaining international attention. KSEE24’s Joe Moeller interviews Mattie Do and explores her journey into filmmaking.
By JOE MOELLER
February 14, 2017
Hidden History: Edmond Wysinger
During the month of February, Eyewitness News is taking some time to explore untold stories from the African-American community in a series called “Hidden Histories.” The story of one man’s struggle to get a good education for his children caught the attention of Eyewitness News’ Anthony Bailey.
By ANTHONY BAILEY
February 13, 2017
International Valley Education
San Joaquin Memorial High School offers a unique opportunity for international students from China, Mexico, Thailand, Korea, Vietnam, Poland and more. KSEE24‘s Connie Tran explores the program — which is the first of its kind in the Central Valley, and how it benefits both the student and our schools.
By CONNIE TRAN
February 10, 2017
Eyewitness News’ Patrick Nelson goes behind the scenes to find out what the Fresno Sheriff’s Department is doing after an gun accident claimed the life of one of their sergeants last year and another gun accident wounded a deputy a few days later.
By PATRICK NELSON
February 9, 2017
They are the businesses that reflect Fresno‘s history, and a hundred years later are still going strong. KSEE24‘s Stefani Booroojian explores the secrets to these local success stories and the owners who run them.
By STEFANI BOOROOJIAN
February 7, 2017
Police departments are coming under increasing pressure to have officers wear body cameras as a way to build trust with the communities they serve. Eyewitness News spoke with the Fresno and Clovis police departments about how they‘re balancing these demands with limited budgets.
By KATHRYN HERR
February 6, 2017
Fresno and Clovis students at The Center for Advanced Research and Technology (CART) were selected to test a new Microsoft VR headset. KSEE24‘s Megan Rupe explores how they were selected, how it works, and how these students are at the forefront of a revolution in gaming.
By MEGAN RUPE
February 3, 2017
What is the daily life like for arson investigators? How is evidence collected? We shadow the lead arson investigators in Fresno.
By KEN MALLOY
February 2, 2017
KSEE24’s Evan Onstot spends a day with three Central Valley legislators for an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at their daily lives
By EVAN ONSTOT