FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ) — When looking at the 150 largest cities in the nation, the Central Valley scores fairly well for those looking to start a business. Personal finance website WalletHub says Fresno ranks 45th overall. Researchers looked at several factors, including lease options, labor costs, human capital, and educations levels. Bakersfield came in at 52nd,…… MORE
YOSEMITE (KMJ) — Yosemite National Park’s Big Oak Flat Road is now open once again. It follows months of disruption caused by severe winter storms washing the surface away. “We would like to express our sincere appreciation to the gateway communities and visitors for their support and understanding during the repair process,” says Acting Superintendent…… MORE
FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ) — Gov. Jerry Brown has officially signed a controversial bill into law, which will raise the tax on gasoline and vehicle fees. Brown and legislative Democrats hope to generate $52 billion over a decade, to repair crumbling roads and highways in addition to funding public transit projects. Value will be factored into car…… MORE
FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ) — Covered California is claiming that health insurance premiums could skyrocket next year, if the Trump Administration and Republican majority Congress rollback the Affordable Care Act. The state exchange believes they could rise by as much as 49 percent, and thousands of Californians could lose coverage. State markets across the nation have been…… MORE
FRESNO (KMJ) — The creative talents of Fresno County are being invited to help mark National Poetry Month – by entering their own creative works. The 18th Annual Poetry Contest kicked off April 1st, and will run until April 30th. “You could actually win a prize”, reveals Teen Programming Librarian Misha Hacke “We’re giving away…… MORE
FRESNO (KMJ) — The man alleged to be behind the fatal Downtown Fresno shooting spree remains behind bars, but he is still spreading his message. Kori Ali Muhammad has so far made two appearances in the courtroom – one on Friday April 21st (click here to read more) and another on Thursday April 27th (click…… MORE
(KMJ) – The 103rd Clovis Rodeo kicks off with something for everyone and continues a century old tradition that brings in millions in revenue to the Clovis community. Past Rodeo President Chuck Rigsby says the PBR Real Time Pain Relief Velocity Tour brings bulls and riders to the arena; “So it’s all bulls, all night!” Many of…… MORE
FRESNO (KMJ) — The man accused of committing the Downtown Fresno shooting spree appeared in court Thursday morning to face those allegations. On the list of charges were three murders, three attempted murders, and two other felonies. The last time Kori Ali Muhammad appeared in the courtroom it was to face the separate Motel 6…… MORE
FRESNO (KMJ) — A school scholarship fund is being set up in memory of two people who lost their lives in the Downtown Fresno shooting spree. Mark Gassett and David Jackson were both clients of Catholic Charities, and were killed close to the group’s Fresno office on North Fulton Street. The events of Tuesday April…… MORE
FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ) — The California Department of Motor Vehicles says it’s preparing to allow companies to test autonomous vehicles on public roads without a backup driver. Major automakers are racing to roll out various designs, which in addition to the lack of a person, would be without a steering wheel and pedals. Ford plans to…… MORE
