FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ) — The official unemployment figure fluctuates throughout the year. However, according to a new WalletHub analysis, Fresno and much of the valley remain tough places to get a job. Fresno ranks 149th on the finance website’s list of 150 cities, right behind Detroit. It takes into account job opportunities, salaries, housing, and living…… MORE
FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ) — Equifax and TransUnion, 2 of the nation’s 3 biggest credit reporting agencies, have been fined $23.1 million by the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, for misleading customers. The feds allege that TransUnion and Equifax lured consumers into expensive recurring payments for credit-related services, using false promises. $17.6 million of the total will be…… MORE
FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ) — 2017 has begun with slightly higher gas prices. The national average is now $2.34 a gallon; that’s a 34 cent increase from the beginning of 2016. It’s being attributed to market reactions from the OPEC deal made last fall. However, California is looking slightly different from the rest of the country. AAA…… MORE
FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ) — While Donald Trump prepares to begin his presidency with confidence he’ll make good on campaign promises, support from the American people is lower than it was for previous presidents. According to Gallup, only 46 percent of voters are confident in Trump’s ability to handle an international crisis, and only 47 percent believe…… MORE
FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ) — The California Lutheran University Center for Economic Research and Forecasting is out with its latest predictions. Researchers say it appears the Golden State’s economy will continue grow at a pace faster than the national average. However, they do not believe that incoming President Donald Trump will succeed in promoting substantial growth. In…… MORE
FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ) — California’s jobless rate has fallen to 5.3 percent, with the addition of 13,600 nonfarm jobs in November. However, Fresno County’s unemployment rate has risen two-tenths of a percent to 9.3 percent, according to the EDD, with a loss of 3,300 jobs. Madera, Merced, Tulare, Kings, and Kern counties saw similar changes last…… MORE
FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ) — About 12.4 million Californians are expected to travel at least 50 miles for the upcoming holidays; AAA says that’s an all-time record. The vast majority are planning to drive to their destination, with the rest flying, or using other means of transportation. Gas prices, despite having risen slightly, remain lower than in…… MORE
FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ) — The 2016 Most Endangered Jobs report is out. The top gigs to avoid if you’re seeking a long career, according to CareerCast.com, are word processor, mail carrier, and meter reader. However, it doesn’t stop there; other jobs with less than ideal prospects are computer programmer, radio DJ, reporter, and broadcaster. Aaron Abeytia…… MORE
FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ) — The Sunnyvale-based company says it believes hackers have stolen data from more than 1 billion accounts. The alleged breach is said have happened in August 2013, and is different from the one it revealed in September of this year, which affected 500 million accounts. The stolen information includes names, e-mail addresses, phone…… MORE
FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ) — The U.S. 9th Circuit Court of Appeals has reversed a Fresno U.S. District Court’s decision, and upheld the 10-day waiting period for new firearms purchases. Justices say the law does not violate the 2nd Amendment, and is a reasonable precaution. The Golden State has had waiting period for gun purchases since 1923.…… MORE
