FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ) — Opponents of Gov. Jerry Brown’s controversial fuel tax and vehicle fee increases are gathering signatures, for an initiative to repeal them. Under the plan, fuel taxes will eventually rise by 19.5 cents per gallon, which the governor and legislative Democrats say will be used to fund road repairs. However, Orange County Republican…… MORE
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
