WalletHub: CA Taxpayers Getting Poor Return on Investment

FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ) — When examining what California gets for the tax money sent to the federal government, the state ranks 47th in the nation, according to a new WalletHub analysis. Looking at how much the state receives for education and public safety, California ranks 29th. However, when it comes to infrastructure and pollution, the Golden…MORE

Luke Anthony Franco

Luke Anthony Franco of Selma.  A judge has issued an arrest warrant for a probation violation related to an assault with a deadly weapon charge. In February 2016, Luke Franco was at a home on 6th Street in Kingsburg, drinking beer with a woman he knows.  They got into an argument once Franco began to…MORE

Job Seekers Head to 2017 Central Valley Career Fair at Manchester Center

FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – Job Seekers headed to the 2017 Central Valley Career Fair hosted by Cumulus Media at Manchester Center to meet with employers from companies all over the Valley. Around 40 booths were stationed on Tuesday, March 28th, at the mall located in the center of Fresno, as employers shared information, and took resumes while meeting with…MORE

President Signs Resolution to Repeal BLM Planning 2.0

  President Donald Trump Monday signed a congressional resolution directing the Bureau of Land Management to repeal their Planning 2.0 Rule. The resolution was supported by the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association, the American Farm Bureau, and others. The American Farm Bureau had suggested the rule, which was finalized in December, would negatively impact federal lands…MORE

Getting Water Tech Flowing For Agriculture- Growers Attend Ag Summit At Convention Center

FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – The “Deeper Dive” forum took place Monday in downtown Fresno’s Convention Center. “Getting Water Tech Flowing For Agriculture” was hosted by Western Growers – as they take a deeper look into water management and innovation while trying to find solutions for growers in the Central Valley. As the V.P. of Technology…MORE

BLS: Calif. Lacks Adequate Full-Time Job Opportunities

FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ) — The unemployment rate continues to decline, as more Californians get back into the labor force. However, there’s still a deficit of full-time employment opportunities, according to a new report from the Bureau of Labor Statistics.   The bureau says more than 900,000 Californians last year had to take part-time gigs. In addition…MORE

Study: Homeownership at 5-Decade Low

FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ) —  After peaking at 69 percent in 2004, the rate of homeownership in the U.S. has fallen to a 5-decade low. According to a new UC Berkeley report, the figure has fallen to 63.4 percent, as younger Americans delay purchasing property. Researchers blame ever-increasing rents and stagnant wages, which make saving for a…MORE

Fresno Teachers Association’s First F.U.S.D. Education Summit On Tuesday

    FRESNO , CA (KMJ) – The Fresno Teachers Association (FTA) will be hosting a historic Educational Summit on Tuesday, March 28th, to discuss the direction of the Fresno Unified School District. “This is going to be an unprecedented event”, said FTA President Tish Rice, “I’m excited to have real dialog between the community…MORE