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Category Archives: KMJ Top Stories
PG&E Seeks Rate Hike So Shareholders Can Profit More. Here’s What It Could Cost You
SAN FRANCISCO (KMJ/KFSN} — On Thursday, Pacific Gas and Electric asked state regulators to charge customers more so shareholders can profit more. It’s a process that happens every three years. Even though PG&E customers pay some of the highest energy bills in the country, even though PG&E has shattered profit records, the utility is now asking…… MORE
Eligible Californians May Submit Taxes for Free Says AG Bonta
OAKLAND — California Attorney General Rob Bonta today issued a consumer alert urging Californians to learn about free or low-cost tax filing options. As Tax Day approaches, many Californians may seek out assistance with filing their state and federal tax returns. Through the IRS Direct File and CalFile programs, eligible California taxpayers can file their 2024 federal and state taxes for…… MORE
Costa: Dismantling of Dept. of Ed an “Unconstitutional Attack”
FRESNO, Calif. – Congressman Jim Costa (CA-21) released the following statement after President Donald Trump signed an executive order attempting to abolish the United States Department of Education. “President Trump says he’s putting America first, but instead, he’s putting America’s kids last. He continues to abuse his power by trying to abolish the Department of…… MORE
Visalia Native Heads To Missouri To Help Storm Victims With Red Cross
VISALIA, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — A powerful storm system has caused violent tornadoes and devastating wildfires over the weekend across the Midwest and South. The tornadoes destroyed entire neighborhoods, and volunteers like Wesley Hammer are stepping in to help those that’ve lost everything. Hammer packed his bags and left for Missouri on Wednesday. Volunteering for the…… MORE
29-Year-Old Woman Killed in Single-Car Crash in Madera County Identified
MADERA COUNTY, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — The woman who was killed in a single-car crash in Madera County has been identified as 29-year-old Graciela Rodriguez Urena. The crash happened just before 12:30 pm Monday near Avenue 17 and Road 28 1/2. The California Highway Patrol says Urena was driving with her baby boy in the backseat. For…… MORE
4 People Stabbed With Sickle at Atwater Bus Stop
ATWATER, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — Four people have been hospitalized following a stabbing in Atwater on Wednesday morning. Police say it happened at about 11:00 a.m. in the area of Atwater Boulevard and First Street. Authorities say a man, now identified as 38-year-old Isidro Chavez Gonzales, walked up to a bus stop and stabbed three people using…… MORE
Expect To See Credit On PG&E Bill In April, Company Says
FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — PG&E says millions of customers will see a credit on their April energy bill. The climate credit also applies to small businesses. The utility says residential households with an active electric account will receive an electric credit of $58.23. Homes with an active gas account will see a credit of $67.03. …… MORE
2 Dogs Rescued From Canal By Fresno County Deputies
FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — Two dogs are safe and back on dry land thanks to the efforts of two Fresno County Sheriff’s deputies. The sheriff’s department recently shared body cam video of the rescue. On March 5, someone called 911 to report two dogs trapped in the Friant Kern Canal near McKinley, just east of…… MORE
Afternoon Drive: Trump Plans to Shake Up Higher Education
KMJ’s Philip Teresi, E. Curtis Johnson and Terry Slatic take a deeper look at budget cuts at US colleges.… MORE
