FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ) — The State Franchise Tax Board says it’s handed out about $133 million so far, in Earned Income Tax Credit dollars. That’s a 50 percent increase, compared to the same time in 2016. Abbreviated CalEITC, it’s a supplement, to the federal Earned Income Tax Credit. Those who earn less than $14,000 a year…… MORE
FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ) — The latest study has found that more than one-third of Americans fail to get adequate rest, and that’s been linked to several health issues, along with irritability. In recent years, several apps and fitness devices have begun offering sleep tracking. However, they may not be effective, according to a new Chicago University…… MORE
FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ) — An unidentified Fresno State employee was paid around $22,000, for the time he spent watching YouTube videos, and playing online games in the office. That’s according to the latest report from the California State Auditor’s office, which highlights ten investigations, that were sparked by whistle blower tips. The Fresno State employee is…… MORE
FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ) — California Secretary of State Alex Padilla is supporting legislation, that would provide free post office boxes, to survivors of human trafficking. P.O. boxes are already offered at no cost, to victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, and stalking. Padilla says the service is vital, to the ability of survivors to communicate with…… MORE
FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ) — A group of researchers at the University of Leicester in England say they’ve identified a key protein, tied to the narrowing of the airway, in people with a severe case of asthma. The protein is HMGB1, and it appears to have a correlation with increased mucus production. Experts believe this finding could…… MORE
FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ) — According to new research published in the journal Management Science, the taller you are, the more likely you are to invest in stocks. Cornell University researchers call the correlation surprising. Meanwhile, those who are considered obese, are about 10 percent less likely to become an investor. Experts say it’s likely related to…… MORE
FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ) — Purchasing your first home is most difficult, here in the Golden State. That’s according to a new BankRate study, which cites low home affordability, property shortages, and high levels of unemployment among millennials. Analysts suggest alternative routes for prospective first-time buyers, such as FHA loans, that require smaller down payments around 3.5%.…… MORE
FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ) — A little fender bender. A broken window. A chip in the paint. According to a new InsuranceQuotes.com analysis, you may want to think twice about filing an insurance claim about those. The latest data shows that the average premium rises by 44 percent, after a single claim north of $2,000. Here in…… MORE
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
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
