Agriculture groups in California are banding together in opposition to a tax proposal that would raise taxes on gas and increase vehicle fees. A California Senate bill seeks the increases to pay for road repairs. However, a coalition of agriculture groups, including the Western Growers Association and several state commodity and livestock groups, say…… MORE
Nunes Temporarily Steps Away from Russia Probe
Washington, D.C. – House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence Chairman Devin Nunes today issued the following statement: “Several leftwing activist groups have filed accusations against me with the Office of Congressional Ethics. The charges are entirely false and politically motivated, and are being leveled just as the American people are beginning to learn the truth about…… MORE
Woman Taking ‘Selfie’ Falls Off California’s Tallest Bridge, Survives
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FBI Raids Office of Calif. Investment Immigration Fund
FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ) — Federal agents raided the office of the California Investment Immigration Fund in San Gabriel on Wednesday, amid an investigation into fraudulent activity. Investigators say the fund cheated a U.S. government visa program, to obtain green cards for wealthy Chinese investors. Under the program, foreign investors who commit at least $500,000 to job-creating…… MORE
WalletHub: CA Taxpayers Bear Nation’s 10th Heaviest Burden
FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ) — Taxpayers in the Golden State bear the 10th largest burden in the nation, according to a new WalletHub assessment based on several factors. When it comes to the individual income tax burden, California has the 5th heaviest. The total sales and excise tax burden is the country’s 26th biggest, while the property…… MORE
Study: Hot Baths Burn As Many Calories As Exercise
FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – Forget the gym… jump in the tub. A new study finds a hot bath burns as many calories as exercise. That’s good news for bath lovers. A British study found a hot soak could burn as many calories as a 30-minute walk. Researchers at the U.K.’s Loughborough University measured the health…… MORE
Energy Company Preparing For Upcoming Stormy Weather
FRESNO (KMJ) — Crews working on behalf of PG&E are now at work across the Central Valley, to make sure errant tree-branches are taken care of before they cause a power outage. “So this week especially, we’ve increased patrols looking for hazard trees,” reveals the energy company’s Denny Boyles. “Essentially to remove the risk of…… MORE
Teens Taught Dangers of Distracted Driving
FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – Teens at Clovis West High School are being shown the dangers of distracted driving during California Teen Safe Driving Week. On Wednesday, the California Highway Patrol, AT&T and Impact Teen Drivers held an assembly at the high school with a virtual reality simulator to show them first hand the dangers of…… MORE
Trump: Syria is My Responsibility Now
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Perdue Vote Won’t Happen This Week
The U.S. Senate will not be taking a vote to confirm Agriculture Secretary nominee Sonny Perdue this week. Instead, the Senate will be focusing time on a filibuster and confirmation vote for Supreme Court Justice nominee Neil Gorsuch. With an upcoming recess, the delay means the vote for Perdue won’t happen until late this…… MORE
