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

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

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

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

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

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 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

GOP Bill to Boost CA Welfare Payments is Shelved

(KMJ)     A GOP-backed bill that would boost welfare payments for many Californians has been shelved. The legislation, authored by Assembly Republican Leader, Chad Mayes, would have increased welfare checks for recipients when they achieve educational goals – like getting a G.E.D., associates degree or job training certification. But democrats shot it down in committee,…MORE

Calif. Moves Ahead with Tougher Smog Requirements

Calif. Moves Ahead with Tougher Smog Requirements

FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ) — The California Air Resources Board is moving ahead with stricter smog requirements for new vehicles. The Trump Administration has been working to roll back several federal regulations implemented during the Obama Administration, which include mandating that passenger cars average 54 miles a gallon. However, California is still able to set tougher standards,…MORE