Philip Teresi

A study is claiming that armed civilians often stop active shooters with fewer casualties than police interventions. The authors attribute this advantage to civilians already being on scene and being harder for attackers to identify. The findings are presented as support for concealed-carry rights, though the conclusions remain controversial within broader debates over gun policy and public safety...

ABC7 reports that the Newport Beach July 4 celebrations devolved into one of the largest public-safety incidents the city has seen in years. Police arrested 402 people, most of them reportedly young visitors from outside California, after crowds allegedly engaged in fights, launched fireworks at officers and civilians, blocked roads, and looted a grocery store. The arrests were more than six times...

CBS reports that Tilly Norwood, a controversial AI-generated character, will star in Particle6's upcoming feature film Misaligned. Supporters say the project demonstrates how AI and human creators can work together, while critics argue it represents a troubling move toward replacing human performers with synthetic ones. The film is already becoming a flashpoint in Hollywood's larger debate over AI...

Hanford residents will finally get a look inside a 50-year-old time capsule on July 9. Buried during the 1976 Bicentennial era and displayed outside the police department ever since, the capsule offers a rare glimpse into what local residents wanted future generations to remember about life in Hanford five decades ago.  A major federal elder-fraud investigation received unexpected help from Y...

Politico's report centers on a sexual-assault allegation made by former partner Jenny Racicot against Maine Democratic Senate candidate Graham Platner. Platner has categorically denied the accusation, but the story immediately triggered calls from major Democratic leaders and organizations for him to withdraw from the race, putting his candidacy against Sen. Susan Collins in serious doubt.  T...

Rob Fuentes, a Fresno City Council District 1 candidate and president of the State Center Community College District Board of Trustees, has resigned from his position as an Assistant U.S. Attorney after controversy surrounding his public comments about Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE).  Please Like, Comment and Follow 'Philip Teresi on KMJ' on all platforms: ---     Ph...

The Balogun case is one of the most controversial moments of the 2026 World Cup. After Trump personally pushed for a review, FIFA overturned a suspension that normally would have kept the U.S. star out of a crucial knockout-round match. FIFA insists the ruling was independent, but the timing of Trump's intervention has fueled a global debate about politics, power, and the integrity of the World Cu...

The Times portrays Zyn as the latest major evolution in the nicotine business. Tobacco companies see nicotine pouches as a lucrative replacement for declining cigarette sales and are investing billions to expand production. At the same time, public-health advocates worry that the products' rapid growth, flavors, and marketing could create a new generation addicted to nicotine—even if the pou...

California nursing regulators concluded that two Fresno Unified nurses failed in their professional duties surrounding the 2022 death of an 11-year-old student who suffered a severe asthma attack at school. Investigators allege one nurse failed to call an ambulance despite obvious signs of distress, while her supervisor failed to properly investigate the incident. Both now face possible loss of th...

Sacramento lobbyist and Democratic operative Alexis Podesta reportedly worked as an FBI cooperator and wore a wire during a corruption probe that led to former Newsom chief of staff Dana Williamson's guilty plea. The revelation explains why numerous California political insiders later learned their conversations had been recorded as part of the federal investigation.  Please Like, Comment and...

CV Honor Flight BOD President, Paul Leoffler joins Philip Teresi with an update to with the funding goal for flights 35 & 36. Leoffler talks about future flights, volunteering and how to become part of the CV Honor Flight family. Fresno County Supervisor Gary Bredefeld checks in to help close the funding gap. https://cvhonorflight.org/   Please Like, Comment and Follow 'Philip Teresi on K...

Rondy Packard Sr., 70, was reported missing after he failed to return from a fishing trip on the morning of June 28. A resident reported seeing him that afternoon driving his Nissan pickup truck eastbound on Trimmer Springs Road near Pine Flat Lake.  A Fresno man's dog likely saved his life by waking him when a fire broke out behind his home on the Fourth of July. The blaze, which damaged the...

In anticipation of America's upcoming 250th birthday, the Washington Post explored a bigger question: What might the United States look like by 2076, when the nation turns 300 years old? The article examines how technology, medicine, transportation, space exploration, and society could evolve over the next 50 years. Please Like, Comment and Follow 'Philip Teresi on KMJ' on all platforms: --- ...

Karp appeared on CNBC to discuss an expanding partnership between Palantir and Nvidia aimed at building AI infrastructure for government and enterprise customers. However, the interview quickly shifted away from the partnership and into a broader discussion about AI companies, business models, and control of intellectual property.  Please Like, Comment and Follow 'Philip Teresi on KMJ' on all...

It’s called the AM Radio for Every Vehicle Act, and it’s part of a larger bill by the House Committee on Energy and Commerce called the Motor Vehicle Modernization Act of 2026. There are talks of it being absorbed by yet another proposal—the Build America 250 Act—which includes plenty of other transportation tidbits, from highway safety programs to bridge rehabilitation.&nb...

The Fox News story centers on the political and social-media firestorm that erupted after Mayor Zohran Mamdani encouraged New Yorkers to set their air conditioners to 78°F during an intense heat wave. Supporters viewed it as a voluntary conservation measure to protect the power grid, while critics portrayed it as an example of excessive government involvement in everyday life. Please Like, Com...

Philip Teresi sits down with Fresno City Manager Georgeanne White. The City of Fresno has officially regained control of Granite Park Sports Complex after evicting the nonprofit Central Valley Community Sports Foundation (CVCSF), which had operated the facility for about a decade. On June 30, city officials and locksmiths changed the locks at the city-owned complex on Cedar Avenue and took possess...

Fourth of July celebrations in the Central Valley are becoming more expensive due to higher costs for groceries, fireworks, and fuel. While gas prices have recently declined, a new gas-tax increase and heavy holiday travel may offset some of those savings. Meanwhile, families can expect to pay more for traditional barbecue foods and fireworks compared with last year.  Trump argued that fallin...

Assembly Bill 2753, introduced by Assemblywoman Esmeralda Soria in February, would have prohibited anyone who is or has been required to register as a sex offender from running for local elective office. Please Like, Comment and Follow 'Philip Teresi on KMJ' on all platforms: ---     Philip Teresi on KMJ is available on the KMJNOW app, Apple Podcasts, Spotify , YouTube or wherever e...

A couple wearing black climbed to the top of the Empire State Building's transmitter, and by the time they climbed back down, they were engaged, and then arrested. Angela Nikolau, 33, and Ivan Kuznetsov, 32, were hit with numerous charges following their stunt, including burglary, reckless endangerment, criminal mischief, violation of local laws, possession of burglar's tools, criminal tampering,...

The Wall Street Journal reports on a Justice Department investigation that concluded some of America's largest egg producers coordinated efforts to influence a key egg-pricing benchmark, potentially contributing to the sharp rise in egg prices that consumers experienced during 2022–2025. Please Like, Comment and Follow 'Philip Teresi on KMJ' on all platforms: ---     Philip Te...

A New Jersey middle school has recalled its yearbooks after an infant photograph of Adolf Hitler was discovered in a section meant to feature baby pictures of graduating students.  Fresno County supervisors have taken the first step toward expanding concealed-weapons privileges for certain county officials and employees. Supporters say the change is necessary for personal protection amid grow...

A legal dispute between Reedley farmer Cesar Mora and Giumarra Brothers Fruit Company has left Mora unable to sell a large crop of white nectarines. Rather than let the fruit go to waste, he opened his orchard to the public and began giving away over 125,000 pounds of nectarines for free, drawing thousands of visitors from across the Central Valley.  Please Like, Comment and Follow 'Philip Te...

California's July 1, 2026 laws bring significant changes touching everyday life—from restaurant allergen disclosures and food labels to school cellphone policies, gas taxes, autonomous vehicles, housing development, and local minimum wages. The new rules are among the state's broadest mid-year legal updates in recent years.  Please Like, Comment and Follow 'Philip Teresi on KMJ' on all...

Starting July 1, 2026, federal student loan borrowers face a major overhaul: the SAVE plan is ending, repayment options are being consolidated into new plans such as RAP, and graduate students will face new borrowing caps. Supporters say the changes simplify the system and reduce debt, while critics warn of higher payments and reduced access to higher education.  A California judge ruled that...