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CA Minimum Wage Initiative Cleared to Collect Signatures

CA Minimum Wage Initiative Cleared to Collect Signatures

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’s minimum wage would rise by $1 each year until it reaches $15 an hour in 2021, if a union-backed…MORE

Calif. Minimum Wage Hike Cleared for Signatures

Calif. Minimum Wage Hike Cleared for Signatures

SACRAMENTO (AP) — A union-backed effort to raise California’s minimum wage has been approved to start collecting signatures for a statewide ballot initiative. The proposal would boost California’s minimum wage by $1 an hour annually until it reaches $15 an hour in 2021. California’s current $9-an-hour wage is set to increase to $10 next year. Secretary of State…MORE

More Californians Getting Medical Coverage

More Californians Getting Medical Coverage

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) — 68% of California’s previously uninsured population now have access to medical care. The largest segment has gained coverage through Medi-Cal,…MORE

Calif. Drivers See Some Relief at Pump

Calif. Drivers See Some Relief at Pump

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) — After a massive spike in prices at the pump, we’re finally seeing some relief. California’s averaging $3.78 a gallon, down…MORE

Mandatory Farm Water Cuts Likely to Survive Legal Challenge

Mandatory Farm Water Cuts Likely to Survive Legal Challenge

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) — A Sacramento judge believes the thousands of notices sent to California farmers, agencies, and corporations with water rights telling them…MORE

Survey: Majority of Californians Concerned About Climate Change

Survey: Majority of Californians Concerned About Climate Change

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) — 62% of Californians believe the effects of climate change have already begun. According a new public policy institute survey, 24%…MORE

Report: Millennials Less Credit-Savvy

Report: Millennials Less Credit-Savvy

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) — Millennials have passed baby boomers as the largest segment of the American population. But the rough economy has had an…MORE

Calif. Lawmakers Raise Millions for Their Favorite Causes

Calif. Lawmakers Raise Millions for Their Favorite Causes

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 lawmakers arranged for donors to give $28 million to their favorite causes during the first half of 2015. The…MORE

More Millennials Living with Mom & Dad

More Millennials Living with Mom & Dad

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) — Despite an improving job market, more millennials are living with their parents. The 18-to-34 population has grown by nearly 3…MORE

Survey: Make More Money, Drink More Booze

Survey: Make More Money, Drink More Booze

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) — Upper-income and college-educated Americans are more likely to say they consume alcoholic beverages. According a new Gallup survey, 8 in…MORE