FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ) — Republican State Assemblyman Jim Patterson of Fresno, has introduced a bill that aims to make it easier for young families in the Golden State, to purchase a home. If approved, Patterson says his legislation would allow first-time buyers to “deduct closing costs, somewhere in the neighborhood of 2 to 3 percent of…… MORE
FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ) — California public school districts are faced with having to reallocate billions of dollars from the classroom, to cover retirement promises. According to state estimates, contributions to the California Public Employees’ Retirement System are expected double, within the next six years. That’s now leading to fears of larger class sizes, pay freezes, and…… MORE
FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ) — 5 million Californians would be left without insurance, and $20 billion a year in federal funding would be lost. That’s according to the California Senate Health Committee Chairman, Democratic Senator Ed Hernandez, who’s among the vast majority of Democrats, urging Congressional Republicans to reconsider their plan to whack the Affordable Care Act.…… MORE
FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ) — The U.S. Department of Agriculture has handed out grants totaling more than $13.5 million, to researchers working combat the Asian citrus psyllid. The pest carries the HLB disease, which has devastated the citrus industry here in the Golden State, and in Florida, with billions in lost trees. Several research teams are developing…… MORE
FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ) — The agreement between the High-Speed Rail Authority and Kings County means a dismissal of California Environmental Quality Act litigation, pertaining to the Fresno to Bakersfield stretch of the bullet train. The lawsuit, which has been among numerous legal and controversial issues plaguing the $68 billion project, alleged improper use of bond money.…… MORE
FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ) — Democratic California Assemblywoman Susan Eggman of Stockton has introduced new legislation, which would make it illegal for employers to ask job applicants how much they earned under their previous employer. If approved, the measure would also require that companies also provide applicants with a pay scale, if asked. Eggman believes that the…… MORE
FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ) — Under a new rule announced by the State Water Resources Control Board, California public schools may now request that drinking water be tested for lead contamination, at no charge. Lead in drinking water is often caused by corroded pipes, and outdated fixtures. The Golden State’s 9,000 K-12 schools get water from more…… MORE
FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ) — A historic low, when it comes to the number of U.S. women having abortions. According to a new report from the Guttmacher Institute, there were 926,000 abortions in 2014, the latest year for which figures are available. That’s fewer than 15 abortions per women between the ages of 15 to 44, and…… MORE
FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ) — Children whose parents consider them overweight are more likely to have a negative self-image, and as a result, may gain even more weight. That’s among the findings of a new study, published in Psychological Science. Experts say while parents’ perception has been thought to play an important role in weight management, recent…… MORE
FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ) — According to researchers at the University of Vermont, eating hot red chili peppers on a regular basis, may reduce total mortality by 13 percent. A recent study finds the peppers can lower your risk for strokes and heart attacks. It involved 16,000 Americans, over a 23-year period. Aaron Abeytia Aaron…… MORE
