FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ) — Covered California says more than 412,000 new customers signed up for health insurance, during the latest enrollment period. Almost 50,000 applied in the final two days. 37 percent of enrollees are in the coveted 18-34 demographic. The exchange hopes the improved mix of young and older consumers will help regulate premiums. A…… MORE
FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ) — A phony letter from the “USB Recovery Department” and the “Department of Enforcement,” claims recipients owe thousands of dollars, and threatens victims with intent to levy. One woman tells the Tuolumne County Sheriff’s Office that the fraudulent document, had her correct date of birth, and Social Security number. The fraudsters also used…… MORE
FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ) — Electronic cigarettes have been at the center of controversy, given the lack of data about the long-term impacts. Increasing use among teens has led to numerous regulations. Now, researchers at Yale warn that young people are turning to “dripping.” Instead of using a cartridge of juice and a wick that goes to…… MORE
FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ) — The IRS has issued a warning about a new W-2 scam. It’s called the W-2 e-mail phishing scam, and it’s extended beyond corporations, to smaller companies, non-profits, and public schools. Successful crooks make off with sensitive information, and are able to additional criminal activities, including filing phony tax returns. The Internal Revenue…… MORE
FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ) — More than 52 percent of American workers report being stressed on a daily basis. That’s according to a new Accounttemps report, which says that 60 percent of employees feel work-related pressures, have have increased over the past 5 years. They cite major workloads, tough deadlines, and unrealistic expectations. Analysts attribute it to…… MORE
FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ) — Water content in the Sierra snowpack is now at 173 percent of the historical average. The latest electronic readings from the Calif. Department of Water Resources, confirm that snow continues to fall, at rates not seen in more than 10 years. In addition, the U.S. Drought Monitor indicates that nearly half of…… MORE
FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ) — CareerCast.com is out with its list of the most difficult-to-fill jobs. While unemployment remains high in certain regions, the concept of labor shortages may seem odd. However, analysts say it’s because there are not enough qualified professionals for these jobs. They include six-figure gigs such as data scientist and software engineer, as…… MORE
FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ) — When it comes to physical health, the picture is improving improving nationwide. That’s according to the latest Gallup / Healthways Well-Being Index, which examined exercise trends, health and dental insurance stats, as well as smoking rates. But, California, has fallen behind, albeit slightly. The state now ranks 13th in the nation when…… MORE
FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ) — Thanks to the recent storms, groundwater managers say California’s underground aquifers have begun to recharge. Many basins have filled up significantly; that’ll seep into the soil and help the severely low aquifers levels recover. Eventually, more water will be available for drinking and agriculture, and the risk for floods will be reduced.…… MORE
FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ) — According to a new federal lawsuit filed in San Francisco, Wells Fargo illegally denied student loans to young immigrants, who were protected from deportation under a program created by the Obama Administration. The students are said to have had the required Social Security numbers and other ID documents, but were rejected due…… MORE
