FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ) — Federal agents raided the office of the California Investment Immigration Fund in San Gabriel on Wednesday, amid an investigation into fraudulent activity. Investigators say the fund cheated a U.S. government visa program, to obtain green cards for wealthy Chinese investors. Under the program, foreign investors who commit at least $500,000 to job-creating…… MORE
FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ) — Taxpayers in the Golden State bear the 10th largest burden in the nation, according to a new WalletHub assessment based on several factors. When it comes to the individual income tax burden, California has the 5th heaviest. The total sales and excise tax burden is the country’s 26th biggest, while the property…… MORE
FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ) — Legislation calling for the elimination of so-called “money bail” has cleared its initial hurdle in Sacramento. The Senate Public Safety Committee approved the bill Tuesday, which would replace county bail schedules with “pretrial services,” to determine whether a defendant’s release is a threat to the public. Proponents of the measure believe too…… MORE
FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ) — One-third of drivers are unable to pay for an unexpected car repair without taking on debt, according to a new AAA survey, which says 64 million motorists fail to adequately estimate the price of owning a vehicle, which averages $8,500 a year. The survey comes as Gov. Jerry Brown and top Democratic…… MORE
FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ) — The Golden State has joined 8 others, along with the City of New York, and the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection, in suing the Trump Administration’s Department of Energy. The suit accuses the department of obstructing the implementation of energy efficiency standards, that apply to common consumer and commercial devices. Those electronics…… MORE
FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ) — For the first time in 12 years, the University of California has experienced a drop, in the number of applications from international students. Applications from Mexico are down by 30 percent, while those from countries with large Muslim populations, have fallen by 10 percent. The decline is being attributed by some educators…… MORE
FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ) — Researchers at the University of North Carolina say it appears it’s not only what’s inside breast cancer cells that’s important, but also the surrounding environment. A new study finds that elements of the fatty tissue surrounding such cells may encourage them to grow, which could explain why obesity can play a role.…… MORE
FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ) — The most recent measurement by the Department of Water Resources shows water content in the Sierra Nevada snowpack is at 183 percent of the historical average. It’s the latest sign of recovery from 5 years of severe drought conditions. Despite calls for the governor to end state’s drought status, water conservation continues…… MORE
FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ) — More than one-third of U.S. adults now hold at least a bachelor’s degree. According to the Current Population Survey, that’s that the largest figure, since the government began taking note in 1940. Back then, fewer than 5 percent of Americans had attained that level of education. On average, those with a bachelor’s…… MORE
FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ) — Democratic Calif. Assemblywoman Shirley Weber has proposed a bill, that would give teachers five years to earn permanent status. Weber argues that the current two-year process isn’t long enough, and teachers who don’t receive tenure within that timeframe, typically don’t get a second chance. If approved, the legislation would also require districts…… MORE
