Honda has reached a settlement to resolve allegations that the company discriminated against minority car buyers by marking up interest rates on loans, a practice industry experts describe as common because of the discretion given to individual dealerships. Honda’s settlement yesterday with the U.S. Department of Justice, subject to court approval, was filed in federal…… MORE
Fed Inaction Blamed for Santa Barbara Oil Spill
WASHINGTON (AP) — The federal agency that oversees the safety of the nation’s pipelines failed to follow through on congressional reforms that could have made a difference in a May break that created the largest coastal oil spill in California in 25 years, a House committee chairman said Tuesday. In a rare display of agreement…… MORE
Study: California Drivers Using Cellphones More Often
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Drivers in California can’t seem to put their cellphones on hold. A study released Tuesday reported that 9.2 percent of drivers were using phones to talk, text or otherwise take away their attention during observations earlier this year. That was up from 6.6 percent of drivers in 2014. The study was…… MORE
Kin of Slain Hostage Settles with Stockton Bank
STOCKTON, Calif. (AP) — An attorney representing relatives of a bank robbery hostage who was shot and killed in Stockton says the family has agreed to an undisclosed financial settlement with Bank of the West. Gregory Bentley, who represents Misty Holt-Singh’s family, told the Stockton Record Tuesday (http://bit.ly/1M9E1jK ) he will file a lawsuit against…… MORE
Scarber Family In Fresno Court For Preliminary Hearing
A former California Highway Patrol officer and his family are in a Fresno courtroom accused of helping a family member convicted of rape. 51 year-old Kyle Scarber, the former Assistant Chief with the CHP, his 53 year old wife, Gail and 35 year-old daughter Crystal Reynoso are appearing for their preliminary hearing on charges…… MORE
The High Cost of Dying
It’s not something you want to think about – dying – but being put to rest can cost more than being born. Family Services Counselor Harriet Thibeaux deals with death daily – her concern is that its a cost most families are not prepared to encounter. Thibeaux says for a funeral and services expect to…… MORE
Fresno County Board Of Supervisors Want To Claim State Cash For Drought
FRESNO (KMJ) — There’s no question the valley is going through a debilitating drought – but in lieu of clouds there is some hope on the horizon. That hope is in the form of state cash. Proposition 1 funding is up for the taking and Fresno County Supervisors Brian Pacheco and Henry Perea are hoping…… MORE
Bizarre Twists In Calif Kidnap
THE F-B-I HAS SEIZED TWO DRONES AND OTHER PARAPHERNALIA LINKED TO THE SUSPECT — IN A BIZARRE MARCH KIDNAPPING — WHICH POLICE HAD ORIGINALLY DISMISSED AS A HOAX … 38-YEAR-OLD MATTHEW MULLER IS ACCUSED IN MULTIPLE CASES — INCLUDING THAT MARCH KIDNAPPING IN VALLEJO. THE WOMAN’S BOYFRIEND REPORTED THAT KIDNAPPERS BROKE INTO THEIR HOME…… MORE
Take a Look at Pluto
We’ve made it to Pluto. Sort of. The New Horizons spacecraft got the closest to Pluto that scientists have ever been – within 7,800 miles. It happened at 7:49 Eastern Time this morning as the spacecraft traveled at 31,000 miles an hour. Officials say confirmation won’t come until tonight. NASA wants New Horizons…… MORE
Fresno County Sees Leptospirosis Outbreak Among Dogs
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) — Leptospirosis has been discovered in Fresno County. “The bacteria likes to setup in kidneys. Unfortunately, what that can lead to,…… MORE
