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WalletHub: CA Ranks 21st When it Comes to Well-Being of Women

WalletHub: CA Ranks 21st When it Comes to Well-Being of Women

FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ) — According to a new WalletHub report, women outnumber men in all but a half-dozen states. Yet, they still account for nearly two-thirds of those earning minimum wage, and in some regions, the majority of those in poverty, as well those without medical insurance. WalletHub examined 19 key indicators to rank each state.…MORE

CA Lawmakers Petition Feds for Clarification on Immigration Policies

CA Lawmakers Petition Feds for Clarification on Immigration Policies

FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ) — Democratic California State Senate President Pro Tem Kevin de Leon and Assembly Speaker Anthony Rendon have sent a Freedom of Information Act request, to U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement. The pair say they want documents explaining policies pertaining to sensitive places, such as churches, hospitals, and schools, as well as access to…MORE

Gov. Brown Proposes Plan to Address CA’s Crumbling Infrastructure

Gov. Brown Proposes Plan to Address CA’s Crumbling Infrastructure

FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ) — Following extreme weather in the Golden State, Gov. Jerry Brown is putting forth a plan, which he says will result in immediate action, to bolster dam safety, increase flood protection, and repair aging infrastructures. It also addresses the serve situation near the Oroville Dam spillway, which documents show the state was warned…MORE

Fewer Undocumented Calif. Students Seeking Financial Aid

Fewer Undocumented Calif. Students Seeking Financial Aid

FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ) — The number of undocumented students seeking financial aid in the California Community Colleges System, is down by more than 40 percent from last year. With just days before the deadline, there are only around 20,000 Dream Act applications on file, according to the California Student Aid Commission. The 113-campus State Community Colleges…MORE

The Importance of Balancing Emotions and Intelligence in the Workforce

The Importance of Balancing Emotions and Intelligence in the Workforce

FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ) — When it comes to success in business, it appears your emotional quotient, or EQ, has nearly as big of an impact, as your IQ. According to the OfficeTeam’s latest survey, 95 percent of HR managers, and 99 percent of workers, feel emotional intelligence is vital in the workplace, as it promotes better…MORE

Study: Proper Consumption of Fruits & Veggies Could Prevent Millions of Deaths Annually

Study: Proper Consumption of Fruits & Veggies Could Prevent Millions of Deaths Annually

FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ) — If your goal is to live longer, the old advice of “eat more fruits and vegetables,” really works. According to new research published in the International Journal of Epidemiology, if everyone ate 8 servings of fruits and veggies that are rich in antioxidants, vitamin C, potassium, and fiber,7.8 million deaths could be…MORE

Study: Auto Safety Not Exclusive to Luxury Brands

Study: Auto Safety Not Exclusive to Luxury Brands

FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ) — Although the latest technology and designs typically come in only luxury auto brands, the same can’t be said for safety and dependability. The latest J.D. Power Vehicle Dependability Study finds that some of today’s most reliable cars, are made by more affordable brands. The Toyota Camry and the Ford F-150, are among…MORE

Report: More Job Seekers Becoming Entrepreneurs

Report: More Job Seekers Becoming Entrepreneurs

FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ) — The percentage of Americans turning to entrepreneurship has risen to the highest level in 12 quarters, according to a new Challenger, Gray and Christmas report. 7.4 percent of job seekers chose to start their own business, at the end of 2016. That’s the highest percentage, since the end of 2013. Analysts say…MORE

Pew: Federal Immigration Crackdown Likely to Hit Calif. Hardest

Pew: Federal Immigration Crackdown Likely to Hit Calif. Hardest

FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ) — The latest proposed crack down on undocumented immigrants is likely to hit California the hardest, according to the nonpartisan Pew Research Center. Out of the more than 11 million estimated such immigrants, 1 million live down in Southern California alone. The Trump Administration’s latest proposal, calls for considering virtually any undocumented resident…MORE

Link Between Legalization of Gay Marriage & Decline in Teen Suicides?

Link Between Legalization of Gay Marriage & Decline in Teen Suicides?

FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ) — The percentage of American teenagers who attempted suicide has declined, following the legalization of same-sex marriages by the U.S. Supreme Court. According to a new study published in the Journal of the American Medical Association, suicide attempts among straight teens had been estimated to be around 6 percent, between 1999 and 2015.…MORE