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State Agencies Exceed Governor Brown’s Zero-Emission Vehicle Goal
FRESNO (KMJ) -California exceeds Governor Brown’s initial goals placing more zero-emission vehicles on roads. Nearly 12% of new light-duty vehicle purchases made by state agencies are now zero-emission, which exceeds Governor Brown’s goal of 10% set forth in his 2012 executive order which envisions 1.5 million zero-emission vehicles on California roads by 2025. The next…… MORE
State’s Tax On Olympic Medals And Winnings Being Examined In Sacramento
FRESNO (KMJ) — A state lawmaker wants to eliminate the tax California’s Olympic athletes pay on their winnings. Olympians who make the United States proud and win one of the coveted gold, silver, or bronze medals get a cash prize along with it. The winnings usually amount to $25,000 for gold, $15,000 for silver, or…… MORE
WalletHub: Fresno Among Worst Cities in Which to Launch a Career
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) — Fresno is said to be the second-worst city in the U.S., when it comes to launching a career. That’s according to…… MORE
Gov. Brown Issues Executive Order Bolstering Water Conservation Orders
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) — Governor Jerry Brown has issued an executive order to continue water savings as the drought persists. The order expands on existing statewide…… MORE
Bio-Based Motor Oil Tested in Federal Vehicles
The Defense Department has begun testing bio-based oil in Federal vehicles. Soy Growers dot com says the tests include the use of oil that’s a 25-40 mix derived from agricultural products like canola or soybean oil, as well as animal fats. The tests are taking place at four Air Force Bases and a Department of…… MORE
Calif. Teen Labeled “ISIS” in Yearbook
(CNN) – Bayan Zehlif is not Isis. Or ISIS. But that’s how the Muslim student discovered she was identified in the latest edition of the yearbook at her Rancho Cucamonga, California, high school. Zehlif posted a photo of her yearbook photo to Twitter, saying only, “I guess I’m Isis in the yearbook …” “I am…… MORE
Clovis Double Murder Manhunt Shifts to Paso Robles
(KMJ) Clovis Police are searching for the suspect wanted in connection with a double homicide – the first and second of 2016 for the city. CPD says two women were found stabbed to death early Saturday morning at a home on the 700 block of Omaha Ave, near Nees and Willow. A witness identified the suspect as…… MORE
Charges Filed Against Man Accused of Kidnapping, Raping Fresno Woman
FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ) — Charges have been filed against the man accused of kidnapping and raping a woman west of Fresno earlier this week. 24-year-old Yair Garcia Flores of Parlier allegedly forced the 21-year-old victim into his truck at gunpoint. The Fresno County District Attorney is charging Flores with multiple felony counts, including enhancements for using…… MORE
“Unusual” And “Difficult To Forecast” Weather Moves Through The Valley
FRESNO (KMJ) — We have a chance of showers in the valley for the remainder of the week, and the National Weather Service says it’s not something we often see at this time of year. It also brings a welcome change from the heat we’ve had over the past few days, with highs around 70°…… MORE
