FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ) — The cost of college continues to rise, with student loan debt in America reaching a record $1.3 trillion. However, more college kids are also using a portion of that money to pay for other expenses, according to a New Student Loan Hero survey. Two out of five surveyed say they use student aid…… MORE
FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ) — Former California Democratic State Senator Ron Calderon has been sentenced to 42 months in prison. Calderon pled guilty earlier this year to accepting bribes from undercover FBI agents, in exchange for legislative favors. Prosecutors had sought a 5-year sentence, but Judge Christina Snyder said that was too harsh. Calderon comes from a family…… MORE
FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ) — South Korean automaker Hyundai is recalling 63,000 midsize cars, following reports of panoramic sunroofs coming loose. Officials say the glass can fly off, due to faulty wind deflector anchor plates, although no deaths or injuries have been reported. The recall covers certain Sonatas, from the 2015 and 2016 model years. Owners will be…… MORE
FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ) — According to the U.S. State Department, nearly 80 percent of the more than 11,000 Syrian refugees who’ve come to the United States over the past year are children. Resettlement agencies say that’s a larger percentage than most refugee groups, partially because Syrians tend to have larger families, and many have managed to stay…… MORE
FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ) — Donald Trump has pledged to engage in trade wars with China and Mexico. The Republican candidate believes American workers have often been given the short end of the stick. However, according to the Petersen Institute, imposing a 45 percent tariff on China, and a 35 percent tariff on Mexico, would likely lead to…… MORE
FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ) — CA Attorney General Kamala Harris is joining an expansive list of agencies, investigating allegations of criminal identity theft committed by Wells Fargo. Bank employees created millions of unauthorized accounts to achieve unrealistic goals. The CA Justice Department is demanding that Wells Fargo hand over documents about customers, fee information, and the identities of…… MORE
FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ) — The average graduate left college in the Golden State last year with $22,000 in student debt. According to the Institute for College Access and Success, that’s the third-lowest rate in the nation, and about $8,000 below the national average. But, college debt in California is rising at the same rate as the rest…… MORE
FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ) — People in demanding careers, with minimal control over their workflow, face a 15 percent greater chance of dying prematurely. That’s according to a newly-concluded study by Indiana University’s Kelly School of Business. Overwhelmed employees are often heavier, and more susceptible to diseases. But, it’s not necessarily the stressful job that means a higher…… MORE
FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ) — Hispanic teens in the U.S. are 67 percent more likely to start smoking cigarettes than whites. That’s among the findings of a new study by the National Institutes of Health, which also found that while African-American kids are less likely to pick up smoking, those who do are more likely to continue into…… MORE
FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ) — The artificial sweeteners found in many soft drinks may have a significant impact on female fertility. British researchers, presenting a new study at the American Society for Reproductive Medicine congress, say the low-calorie alternatives can negatively impact chances of conception. While more data needs to be collected and analyzed, experts the study’s authors…… MORE
