FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ) — Water content in Sierra Nevada is at 190 percent of average for this time of year. The Calif. Department of Water Resources says electronic measurements indicate that the statewide snowpack water content is a 196 percent of average. Acting DWR Director Bill Croyle says California cities and farmers can expect good water…… MORE
WalletHub: Valley Cities Score Well When it Comes to Starting a Business
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’s Big Oak Flat Road Open To Traffic After Storm Damage
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
Trump: Kim Jong Un “A Pretty Smart Cookie”
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Space X Launches Spy Satellite
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Farmer Opinions on Trump’s First 100-Days
A new Farm Journal poll offers farmer perspective on Donald Trump’s first 100 days in office. In fact, Farm Journal has tracked farmer opinions on Trump since 2015. Several polls conducted in 2015 and 2016 showed Trump was the clear favorite candidate within the ag sector. The most recent Farm Journal poll wanted to…… MORE
Gov. Brown Signs Gas Tax Increase Legislation
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
More Disagreement Between State and Feds on Health Insurance
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
Time Running Out To Win One Of Fresno County’s Poetry Prizes
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
Downtown Fresno Shooter Still Spreading His Message From Jail
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
