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Pew: Trust in Government Around Historic Lows

Pew: Trust in Government Around Historic Lows

FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ) — With the shift in power in Washington, trust in lawmakers to do the right thing has taken a major turn, according to a new Pew report. For the first time since the Bush presidency, Republicans are more likely than Democrats to trust the government, at 28 percent. Only 15 percent of Democrats…MORE

Armed, Wanted Parolee Shot by Fresno Co. Sheriff’s Deputy

Armed, Wanted Parolee Shot by Fresno Co. Sheriff’s Deputy

FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ) — An armed, wanted parolee is in critical condition, after getting shot by a Fresno County Sheriff’s deputy Thursday.   Aaron Abeytia Aaron Abeytia anchors afternoon newscasts on News/Talk 580 & 105.9 KMJ. Read More…         E-mail Aaron Abeytia       Aaron’s Facebook Page     Twitter: @AaronAbeytia    Aaron’s Instagram Feed     Articles by Aaron Abeytia    Copyright © 2016…MORE

Study: Spending up Significantly on Prescription Drugs

Study: Spending up Significantly on Prescription Drugs

FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ) — Despite a greater acceptance of generic drugs, health insurers are spending substantially more on prescription medications. According to a new study from the Blue Cross Blue Shield Association, costs have risen by more than 70 percent since 2010. Much of that is being attributed to high cost specialty drugs, used to treat Hepatitis…MORE

Survey Reveals Importance of Getting Good Career Advice

Survey Reveals Importance of Getting Good Career Advice

FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ) — When it comes to advice for your career, it may be best to take it with a grain of salt, especially if it comes from those close you. A new Accounttemps survey finds 66 percent of employees have been given bad advice at some point, with the most common source being friends.…MORE

CA Seeks More Ambitious Clean Energy Targets

CA Seeks More Ambitious Clean Energy Targets

FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ) — State Senate President Pro Tem Kevin de Leon has introduced legislation calling for 100 percent of retail energy sold in California to come from renewable sources by 2045. The target of 50 percent, currently set for 2030, would also be moved to 2025. De Leon says the previous goal was faulty, because…MORE

Study: Getting Kids to Exercise Could Save Billions of Dollars

Study: Getting Kids to Exercise Could Save Billions of Dollars

FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ) — If half of 8- to 11-year-olds in the U.S. got 75 minutes of physical activity a week, nearly $22 billion in medical costs and lost wages would be saved over their lifetimes. That’s according to a new John Hopkins University study, which says that would also lead to fewer obese youth. In…MORE

Final 2017 Sierra Snowpack Survey Conducted

Final 2017 Sierra Snowpack Survey Conducted

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

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

Gov. Brown Signs Gas Tax Increase Legislation

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

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