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
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
FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ) — The California Department of Motor Vehicles says it’s preparing to allow companies to test autonomous vehicles on public roads without a backup driver. Major automakers are racing to roll out various designs, which in addition to the lack of a person, would be without a steering wheel and pedals. Ford plans to…… MORE
FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ) — American men who drink at least three cups of coffee a day prepared in the Italian fashion, may be able to cut their risk of prostate cancer. Government researchers say coffee made with high pressure, extremely hot water, and no filter, can help cut their risk in half. It appears that the…… MORE
FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ) — The California Rifle and Pistol Association has filed a lawsuit against the state, challenging the law the bans the sale of semi-automatic rifles equipped with so-called bullet buttons. The state affiliate of the National Rifle Association believes it criminalizes the common possession of firearms by law-abiding citizens. It’s the first of 5…… MORE
FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ) — A group of employees at the Tesla factory in Fremont allege that the electric auto giant is illegally suppressing their efforts to unionize. Those workers are complaining to the National Labor Relations Board about excessive mandatory overtime and on-the-job injuries. Telsa has also received criticism for its confidentiality requirement, which some say…… MORE
FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ) — Gov. Jerry Brown’s plan to raise vehicle fees and taxes on fuel in the Golden State may not be able to fund the necessary repairs and upgrades to California’s aging roads and highways, according to a new report from the nonpartisan think tank Next 10. The organization says SB-1’s estimated revenue of…… MORE
FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ) — The Golden State ranks 33rd in the nation, when it comes to the best and worst states for children’s health care. A new WalletHub report determines the caliber of care on 28 key metrics. California ranks dead last when looking at the percentage of children in excellent or very good health, and…… MORE
FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ) — 57-year-old Jeff Morales is departing from the California High-Speed Rail Authority this summer, after 5 years on the job. He’ll officially leave in June, and says he’ll assist in the transition to a new director. Despite uncertainties surrounding the bullet train’s future, Morales says nothing in particular prompted his decision. Gov. Jerry…… MORE
