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
FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ) — California State University trustees are expected to approve a 5 percent tuition increase, when they meet next week. For undergraduates, the cost would rise to $5,742; the price for credential programs would go up to $6,660. CSU officials estimate the increases should generate an additional $77 million in revenue, which they say…… MORE
FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ) — If you accidentally received a card containing $20, would you return it? According to the findings of a Dutch experiment, recently published in the National Bureau of Economic Research, the answer likely depends on how much money you already have. 180 households classified as wealthy, and 180 homes deemed poor, were sent…… MORE
FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ) — The California Public Utilities Commission is handing out flyers this week, at the Washington, D.C. offices of the EPA and Dept. of Energy. The goal is to lure federal scientists, who are at odds with the Trump Administration and the Republican-led Congress, over climate change. Commission President Michael Picker says his message…… MORE
FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ) — California Assembly Democrats are proposing a new plan, aiming to make college more affordable. The $1.6 billion program would expand financial aid, in an effort to help low- and middle-income students graduate debt-free. Students would be required to work 15 hours a week to cover certain expenses; officials estimate over time the…… MORE
FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ) — 95 percent of small business owners say their outlook for 2017 is positive. According to the Alternative Board’s latest Small Business Pulse survey, 62 percent plan to create new jobs this year. In addition, more entrepreneurs are gaining confidence, and intend to venture out further. Here at home, the demand for office…… MORE
FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ) — The State Bar of California’s Board of Trustees have passed a long-awaited overhaul of attorney conduct standards. It calls for subjecting lawyers who have sexual relationships with their clients to discipline. Supporters say the relationship between lawyers and their clients is inherently unequal, and thus any sexual relationship can be coercive. However,…… MORE
