FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ) — A key vote could come this week on a proposal for single-payer medical insurance in the California Legislature. “Healthy California” would establish a public department, which supporters say would cover all operations and services. The cost: $400 billion a year. However, an early analysis says about half of that could be covered…… MORE
FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ) — Fewer than a quarter of Americans use the total number of vacation days available to them. According to a new Glassdoor.com survey,l two out of three use a portion of their time off, and one in eleven use nothing. However, experts say that’s likely having a negative impact on health. Those who…… MORE
FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ) — The cost of filling up the car this Memorial Day weekend is noticeably higher than it was just days ago. AAA says the price for a gallon of gas here in Fresno is averaging to $3.14, which is up 12 cents from last week. That’s nearly twice the increase experienced statewide. Nationwide,…… MORE
FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ) — Deadly shootings of civilians by police officers are less common, in states with tougher gun restrictions. That’s according to a new study published in the American Journal of Public Health, which says states who’ve enacted strict gun laws have essentially cut such shootings in half. The findings add to existing data about…… MORE
FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ) — Decreasing inventory and lower affordability have led to a 4-month decline in home sales. The California Association of Realtors says they declined by nearly 6 percent in April compared to March. Sales were down by more than 11 percent, here in the Central Valley. Spring is usually a busy season for home…… MORE
FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ) — Companies seeking to hire millennials are increasingly offering student loan assistance. According to a new Challenger, Gray & Christmas survey, more than 70 percent of employers say helping employees with educational debts, is playing a greater role in attracting younger talent. Student loans account for the second highest consumer burden in the…… MORE
FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ) — The San Joaquin Valley Air District is offering incentives for zero-emission lawn mower purchases. They’re offering rebates of $250 in an effort to get local residents to abandon their gas-powered mowers. To qualify, you’ll have to take your old mower to an authorized dismantling company, and submit paperwork within 30 days of…… MORE
FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ) — Known for the booming tech and agriculture industries, the Golden State is also the nation’s most creative. According to the latest Otis Report on the Creative Economy of California, the state employs the highest number of people in industries such as entertainment, media, publishing, architecture, and fashion. The combined economic output…… MORE
FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ) — Known for the booming tech and agriculture industries, the Golden State is also the nation’s most creative. According to the latest Otis Report on the Creative Economy of California, the state employs the highest number of people in industries such as entertainment, media, publishing, architecture, and fashion. The combined economic output is…… MORE
FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ) — The California Board of Vocational Nursing and Psychiatric Technicians is ending a major audit of credentials, that were requested from more than 52,000 nurses and mental health workers. The board is said to have only looked over 15 percent of the records it collected, saying continuing with the audit would be overwhelming.…… MORE
