SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) – A group of unions, hospitals and doctors says it will turn in more than enough signatures to qualify a ballot initiative asking voters to extend a temporary income tax increase on the wealthy. The tax would raise billions of dollars for California government, much of which would go to education and…… MORE
VIDEO: HyperLoop Passes First Test
(KMJ/NEWSER) – The age of uber-quick “hyperloop” transportation had a milestone Wednesday: One of the companies hoping to turn the idea into reality, HyperLoop One, successfully tested its propulsion system in the desert near Las Vegas, Mashable reports. So what’s a hyperloop? It’s the brainchild of Tesla’s Elon Musk, and the general idea is to move…… MORE
Gang Member Arrested After Gun Fell Out In Front Of Officers
FRESNO (KMJ) — A gang member has been arrested after showing his gun to officers, while helping at a memorial car wash. The event was set up in memory of a recent homicide victim. The arrest was made Tuesday afternoon, while officers were close to the intersection of Fresno Street and Mayor Street. They say…… MORE
More Rates Hikes for Calif. Health Exchange
Aaron Abeytia Aaron Abeytia anchors afternoon newscasts on News/Talk 580 & 105.9 KMJ. Read More… Listen to the report as aired on News/Talk 580 AM & 105.9 FM KMJ FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ) — Covered California is estimating that premiums may rise by an average of 8 percent next year, which is double the previous increases…… MORE
Calif. Revenues Falling Behind
Aaron Abeytia Aaron Abeytia anchors afternoon newscasts on News/Talk 580 & 105.9 KMJ. Read More… Listen to the report as aired on News/Talk 580 AM & 105.9 FM KMJ FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ) — April revenues were nearly $1.2 billion less than anticipated, in Gov. Jerry Brown’s budget proposal. Personal income tax revenues were more than…… MORE
Poll Finds Overwhelming Support for Crop Insurance
Poll results announced this week find nearly 90 percent of Americans have a favorable view of farmers and 92 percent support federal funding for farmers, such as crop insurance. The poll, commissioned by the National Crop Insurance Services, also finds the support extends across party lines, showing that a strong farm policy is a…… MORE
Study: Legalizing Pot Leads to Major Spike in Traffic Fatalities
Aaron Abeytia Aaron Abeytia anchors afternoon newscasts on News/Talk 580 & 105.9 KMJ. Read More… Listen to the report as aired on News/Talk 580 AM & 105.9 FM KMJ FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ) — California could become the next state to legalize recreational marijuana, after voters weigh in this November. Supporters and opponents have gone all…… MORE
Central Valley Homebuilding Rises to ’08 Levels
Aaron Abeytia Aaron Abeytia anchors afternoon newscasts on News/Talk 580 & 105.9 KMJ. Read More… Listen to the report as aired on News/Talk 580 AM & 105.9 FM KMJ FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ) — The first quarter of 2016 saw the housing market perform at its highest level since 2008. A new analysis by MetroStudy shows…… MORE
Pregnant Audra McDonald To Step Away From Broadway Show
(AP/KMJ) — Audra McDonald will soon be stepping away from her new Broadway show for the best of reasons: The six-time Tony Award-winner is pregnant. The Fresno native on Tuesday announced that she is expecting and will take maternity leave from “Shuffle Along” beginning July 24. She will return to the Tony Award-nominated musical this winter.…… MORE
Trump Talks Beef Tariff and Japan
Presumptive Republican Presidential candidate Donald Trump spoke this past weekend to supporters in Nebraska and talked about American agricultural products facing tariffs overseas, specifically in Japan. Trump plans to go “tit for tat” with Japan, saying “if you want to charge a 38 percent tariff on Nebraska beef, we’re going to slap a 38…… MORE
