FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ) — The California Air Resources Board is moving ahead with stricter smog requirements for new vehicles. The Trump Administration has been working to roll back several federal regulations implemented during the Obama Administration, which include mandating that passenger cars average 54 miles a gallon. However, California is still able to set tougher standards,…… MORE
FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ) — 95 years ago, March 23, 1922, KMJ went on the air under the San Joaquin Light and Power Corporation. Over the decades there have been numerous legendary personalities and a variety of formats; the most notable being news and talk.… MORE
FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ) — Even with major cyber attacks affecting prime institutions, many Americans lack clarity on cyber matters, especially on the technical side. According to the Pew Research Center, most internet users understand the importance of using a adequate passwords. However, when it comes to identifying potentially malicious websites, literacy continues to be low. Only…… MORE
FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ) — The rusty patch bumble bee is back on the list of endangered species. The bee — responsible for pollinating cranberries, tomatoes, and peppers — was the first to be placed on the list by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. The addition occurred back in January under the Obama Administration. However, President…… MORE
FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ) — More American workers are stressed out, when it comes to retirement. That’s according to a survey conducted by the Employee Benefit Research Institute, which shows that while 60 percent of workers are saving for retirement, only 40 percent have an idea of how much they’ll need, when it comes to head for…… MORE
FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ) — The California Assembly has approved the placement of a $3.1 billion bond to fund state parks, on the 2018 ballot. AB 18 has narrowly received the necessary two-thirds majority vote. Democratic Assemblyman Eduardo Garcia, the measure’s author, says the goal is to improve access to parks and open spaces, especially in disadvantaged…… MORE
FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ) — Democratic Assemblywoman Susan Eggman of Stockton has introduced legislation, calling for additional taxes on the wealthiest Californians. Imposing a 1 percent tax on household incomes at or above $1 million, would generate an estimated $2.2 billion, which Eggman is advocating be used for free public college tuition. Between 1969 and 2015, the…… MORE
FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ) — The City of Carlsbad is planning to install cameras at major intersections, in an effort to bolster public safety. The San Diego County municipality says it’s experienced an increase in property crimes, which law enforcement believes are being committed by suspects from other cities. The plan being considered by the city council…… MORE
FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ) — In a 5-2 vote, the Fresno City Council approved a resolution Thursday, supporting Mayor Lee Brand’s proposed Citizens Public Safety Board, which will include 9 appointees, who monitor the actions of officers and issue recommendations. Brand did not need the council’s approval. Councilmen Steve Brandau and Gary Bredefeld were the two “no”…… MORE
FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ) — A new report from the nonpartisan Public Policy Institute of California says the expense of producing a college degree has dropped substantially, over the past few decades. Between 1987 and 2013, institutional costs per degree declined by 17 percent, in the UC and CSU systems. The reduction in the California State University…… MORE
