Philip Teresi

A viral town-hall confrontation involving Michigan Senate candidate El‑Sayed took on added political significance after the questioner was identified as former Josh Hawley aide Teepell, fueling debate over religion and campaign strategy in a key Senate race.  After decades of carrying painful memories from his return home from Vietnam, Dean Eller says the Central Valley Honor Flight finally g...

Fue Xiong's use of the phrase "No more taxes for pigs" in a voter guide has sparked backlash from law enforcement groups and political opponents, turning the debate over Measure B into a broader controversy about rhetoric and public safety ahead of Election Day.  Please Like, Comment and Follow 'Philip Teresi on KMJ' on all platforms: ---     Philip Teresi on KMJ is available o...

KMJ legal analyst, Roger Bonakdar is back with Philip Teresi talking about a local mayor gone rogue. Bonakdar reacts to a local controversy that has emerged after Kerman Mayor Maria Pacheco was accused of following a West Fresno hairdresser she allegedly mistook for an ICE agent.  Please Like, Comment and Follow 'Philip Teresi on KMJ' on all platforms: ---     Philip Teresi on...

Federal prosecutors have charged three Central Valley residents and 25 others nationwide in an election-integrity crackdown, alleging they illegally registered and voted in U.S. elections despite not being citizens.  The opinion piece argues that AI is a real and potentially revolutionary technology, but warns that investor expectations may have become excessive, creating conditions for a mar...

Philip Teresi welcomes back to KMJ, Clovis Mayor Vong Mouanoutoua. The mayor highlights civic projects, youth engagement efforts, and community pride initiatives that city leaders say are helping shape Clovis' future. Philip also get the Mayors view on Measure S.  Please Like, Comment and Follow 'Philip Teresi on KMJ' on all platforms: ---     Philip Teresi on KMJ is available...

Philip Teresi reacts to a viral video about a shooting in Fresno's Tower District. A fight outside MIA Nightclub erupted into gunfire, injuring two men, including an uninvolved bystander. Both are expected to survive, and police have since arrested a 16-year-old suspect.  KTLA reports that Laura Lee Yourex, 64, of Costa Mesa, had her criminal case dismissed after pleading guilty to registerin...

A Maryland school bus driver lost his job after stopping his route to rescue a kitten, igniting a public debate over workplace rules versus acts of compassion.  According to the Daily Mail, Tom Cruise generated buzz after attending a NASCAR event, with the report claiming the actor had a specific request before agreeing to appear at the race. Cruise wanted to ensure a low-profile experience a...

According to KBAK/KBFX, a woman was arrested after gunfire was directed at the station's Bakersfield studios on two separate occasions within the same week. The incidents prompted a significant law-enforcement response and raised concerns about the safety of station employees.   A traveler arriving from Mexico was stopped at a German airport after authorities allegedly found snakes and lizard...

Fresno City Councilmember Miguel Arias will introduce a resolution to reestablish the city’s Immigration Legal Defense Fund, scheduled for Fresno City Council consideration on October 22, 2026. The proposal directs the City Manager to prioritize identifying available funds to allocate $1 million to the program.  A donor's lawsuit against Guilfoyle has become more contentious, with the d...

Pam Bondi has been subpoenaed as part of a congressional inquiry examining whether aspects of the government's handling of the Jeffrey Epstein investigation were mismanaged. The move is investigative in nature, and no finding of wrongdoing has been made.  A new civil lawsuit accuses Matt Gaetz of involvement in sex trafficking young women. Gaetz denies the allegations, and the claims will now...

Sean Hannity, one of Fox News's most prominent hosts and a longtime Trump ally, sharply criticized Katie Zacharia amid the growing controversy over her legal credentials and reports that she did not pass the bar exam.  Fox News reports that explorers searching for the wreckage of Amelia Earhart's lost aircraft say their investigation has entered a critical stage after identifying a mysterious...

The dispute between Fresno Unified and Don Arax has expanded beyond the original defamation case, with the district now asking the court to rein in what it describes as burdensome public-records requests while Arax argues the information is important to the public.  Please Like, Comment and Follow 'Philip Teresi on KMJ' on all platforms: ---     Philip Teresi on KMJ is availabl...

Philip dives into the recent layoffs and posts from the Hollister Police Officers Association about the cities budget shortfall. The Hollister Police Department is dealing with layoffs and staffing shortages following budget cuts, raising concerns about how the city will maintain public-safety services moving forward.  Please Like, Comment and Follow 'Philip Teresi on KMJ' on all platforms: -...

The off-duty ICE agent at the center of a highly publicized Fresno shooting case has pleaded not guilty, setting the stage for a legal battle over what happened during the confrontation with the 72-year-old homeowner and his daughter.  Flu season is beginning to ramp up in the Central Valley, and health officials are urging residents to get vaccinated now to help reduce the risk of serious il...

Philip takes the press conference live. The shooting at Silver Rail Elementary School injured seven people, including six children. Police killed the suspected gunman, and investigators are working to determine what led to the attack.  The Clovis Police Department has found the missing at-risk 12-year-old girl. Beard was found uninjured in the city of Kingsburg on Thursday evening.  Plea...

According to International Business Times, Danny Trejo's son has publicly defended his father amid criticism surrounding the upcoming film Pawn Shop. The controversy centers on objections from some activists and community members over the movie's subject matter and portrayal of certain groups. The New York Post reports that a donor who has already sued Kimberly Guilfoyle over an alleged $100,000 d...

The U.S. Department of Justice has demanded that California election officials provide proof of citizenship for certain registered voters or refrain from sending them ballots for the upcoming election. The move significantly escalates an ongoing dispute between federal officials and California over voter registration and election administration.  Some Tulare County voters mistakenly received...

Trump is increasing pressure on Newsom by targeting a foundation linked to the California governor, turning it into another front in the escalating political battle between national Republicans and one of the Democratic Party's highest-profile figures.  Please Like, Comment and Follow 'Philip Teresi on KMJ' on all platforms: ---     Philip Teresi on KMJ is available on the KMJN...

A debate in Maryland's 1st Congressional District turned tense when Rep. Andy Harris scolded audience members who laughed and interrupted him while he was discussing rising diesel prices and a Trump administration diesel deal with Russia.  Please Like, Comment and Follow 'Philip Teresi on KMJ' on all platforms: ---     Philip Teresi on KMJ is available on the KMJNOW app, Apple...

Indiana candidate for Fayette County Council, Jaime West went viral after saying she would "fire all Republicans" and ending a televised forum with the remark "we have guns too," comments that sparked intense criticism and national attention.  Please Like, Comment and Follow 'Philip Teresi on KMJ' on all platforms: ---     Philip Teresi on KMJ is available on the KMJNOW app, Ap...

Fox News reports that police responded to an active-shooter incident at Silver Rail Elementary School in Bend, Oregon, prompting a massive law-enforcement response and the evacuation of students.  Trump has backed away from the controversial plan to livestream Nidal Hasan's execution, opting instead for a more traditional process after widespread criticism from across the political spectrum.&...

Katie Zacharia, the White House press secretary, has come under scrutiny after questions arose about her legal credentials and previous statements regarding the bar exam.  Reports of a newly released California Smarter Balanced assessment results show modest academic gains across Fresno County, with some districts posting especially strong improvements while others continue working to recover...

What was supposed to be a lengthy discussion about artificial intelligence instead turned into a viral social media moment for Mark Zuckerberg. The Meta CEO became the subject of jokes and memes after viewers fixated on his reaction while drinking a pint of Guinness during an appearance on the Cheeky Pint podcast hosted by John Collison, co-founder of Stripe. A recent Washington Post feature exami...

A new report highlighted by Yahoo News claims former U.S. Ambassador to Greece Kimberly Guilfoyle is privately frustrated following her departure from the Trump administration and may be considering speaking publicly about her experiences inside President Donald Trump's political circle. A surprising new trend is emerging in parts of Silicon Valley, where some technology workers and AI enthusiasts...

Philip Teresi dives into a new lawsuit against Fresno Unified School District. The suit alleges former Human Resources Director Manjit Atwal paid a subordinate for sexual favors and later retaliated against him when he ended the relationship. Philip and callers react to the latest legal troubles hitting Fresno Unified School District.  Please Like, Comment and Follow 'Philip Teresi on KMJ' on...