Philip Teresi

According to Nisei Farmers League, rising diesel prices are becoming a major concern for California farmers and truckers, prompting the Fresno-based organization to propose an October 1 "No Movement of Goods Day" to highlight the growing cost of producing and transporting food.   California is beginning the process of prohibiting insurers from considering a driver's marital status when settin...

The Associated Press article highlights what it describes as a political contradiction for President Donald Trump: he frequently labels Democrats as “communists” and warns about Communist influence in American politics, while simultaneously preparing an elaborate state visit for Chinese President Xi Jinping, the leader of the world's most powerful communist government.  Please Lik...

Fresnoland reports that while Fresno County continues studying library privatization and could receive a formal presentation in October, the proposal currently lacks sufficient support on the Board of Supervisors. Public opposition is growing, key supervisors remain undecided, and supporters face a difficult path to securing the four votes required to privatize the county's library system.  P...

Deb Riordan, President and Cristofer Thrailkill sit down with Philp Teresi with information about the upcoming Veterans Stand Down event. The gathering brings together over 40 service providers such as the DMV, VA services, Central California Legal Services, Employment Development Department of CA, Fresno County  Veteran Service Office, Social Security, AMVETS and the Fresno Superior Court wi...

A new interview with Benjamin Belnap, the inspector general overseeing the California High-Speed Rail Authority, warns that the state's high-speed rail project could face another major reduction if lawmakers do not address a looming funding gap.  California Department of Public Health officials are warning that an unvaccinated traveler infected with measles rode multiple Amtrak trains and bus...

Daily Buzz Question: California Congressman Mark Takano and Senator Bernie Sanders want to cut the standard American workweek from 40 hours to 32 hours.  Three major news organizations, CNN, MS NOW, and Politico, have filed a lawsuit against the Trump Administration after being barred from the White House and having press credentials revoked. The outlets argue the action violates the First Am...

Philip Teresi and the Central California Food Bank team give us an update on the total and where to give after the show ends.  https://www.ccfoodbank.org/garmatch 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 else you listen to podcasts.  --...

The TechSpot article reports that physical music formats are experiencing a significant revival in 2026, with sales of both CDs and vinyl records increasing sharply despite the continued dominance of streaming services.    Please Like, Comment and Follow 'Philip Teresi on KMJ' on all platforms:    ---       Philip Teresi on KMJ is available on the KMJNO...

This Wall Street Journal opinion essay was written by longtime Republican strategist Karl Rove, one of the architects of modern Texas Republican politics. In a surprising move, Rove explains why he plans to support a Democrat in a Texas race, arguing that some elements within the Republican Party have crossed a line he is unwilling to accept.  Please Like, Comment and Follow 'Philip Teresi on...

During a budget hearing, Fresno City Manager Georgeanne White said the city has become effectively “captive” to software vendors because modern government operations depend on proprietary systems that must be continually updated and licensed. Once cities adopt those platforms, switching away becomes difficult and expensive.  Please Like, Comment and Follow 'Philip Teresi on KMJ' o...

A New York high school senior, Julie Kaputa, received an in-school suspension after bringing a cup of coffee to class on the first day of school, intentionally violating a new ban on outside food and drinks. However, she says the incident was never really about the coffee.    Please Like, Comment and Follow 'Philip Teresi on KMJ' on all platforms:    ---    ...

The ABC News report says Sam Altman, Huang, and Tim Cook are expected to attend President Trump's state dinner for Xi Jinping. Their presence reflects the growing importance of AI in U.S.-China relations, as both countries compete for leadership in artificial intelligence while simultaneously debating issues such as regulation, safety, semiconductor exports, and national security.  Please Lik...

The Wall Street Journal reports that one of the few issues currently uniting Americans across the political spectrum is opposition to Flock Safety's AI-powered license plate reader cameras. What began as scattered local complaints has grown into a nationwide backlash involving both conservatives and progressives.   Please Like, Comment and Follow 'Philip Teresi on KMJ' on all platforms: ...

The ABC30 report highlights how higher fuel prices are affecting both everyday drivers and local charitable organizations throughout Fresno and the broader Central Valley.  According to Police Chief Mindy Casto, the department has expanded staffing in the Tower District since around 2024 because of concerns about late-night crowds and what she described as the "volatility of the crowd" after...

The University of California Board of Regents has begun its first major public discussion about whether to restore standardized testing in admissions, as new data show declining performance in introductory math courses while other measures of student success remain relatively strong.  Day 1 of Year 8 of Philip Teresi on KMJ's Afternoon Drive.  Please Like, Comment and Follow 'Philip Tere...

The California Legislature and Gov. Gavin Newsom have enacted a new law requiring advertisers to clearly tell consumers when advertisements prominently feature AI-generated performers rather than real people. The law, SB 1050, takes effect on January 1, 2027. Christian Bale, his wife Sandra "Sibi" Blazic, and their nonprofit team spent nearly two decades working to create a unique foster-care comm...

A new investigation by WIRED examines whether Flock Safety, the company behind one of America's fastest-growing networks of automated license-plate-reader cameras, still manufactures its hardware in the United States as prominently as it once claimed. The article concludes that the answer is increasingly unclear because the company now provides much less information about where its cameras are ass...

In-N-Out Burger says its restaurant store managers now earn an average salary of more than $200,000 annually, making them some of the highest-paid managers in the fast-food industry.  In this essay, entrepreneur and investor Nick Hanauer argues that the best way to preserve capitalism is not to abandon markets, but to rethink how they work. He promotes a framework called"Market Humanism," whi...

Donald Trump said the Kennedy Center could ultimately be "ripped down" if his administration is not recognized for helping renovate and financially support the institution. The comments came after a judge blocked efforts to place Trump's name on the facility and amid a broader legal battle over renovations, closure plans, and the center's future. A federal judge has since ordered 30 days' advance...

The Dome Fire in Yosemite National Park grew rapidly to 1,177 acres with 0% containment as of Sept. 16, 2026. The fire is burning north of Chilnualna Falls, has forced trail closures, and remains under investigation.  Gov. Gavin Newsom has signed a new law that will allow certain elderly Californians to obtain a permanent exemption from jury duty instead of repeatedly requesting excuses every...

The Guardian argues that no degree can be guaranteed to be AI-resistant over an entire career. However, fields involving research, engineering, healthcare, creativity, and direct human interaction appear likely to remain more resilient because they depend on qualities AI still struggles to replicate: original thinking, judgment, accountability, empathy, and real-world interpersonal relationships.&...

The race for Fresno City Council District 1 is becoming one of the city's most competitive contests, with both candidates reporting strong fundraising in August. Naindeep Singh substantially outraised Rob Fuentes, but both campaigns brought in significant financial support heading into the November election.  A voter survey sent to residents in Fresno's City Council District 7 is drawing crit...

Tiffany Apodaca, COO, Marjaree Mason Center talks with Philip Teresi on the Afternoon Drive. Apodaca explains that Fresno County's leading domestic-violence support agency reports a 33% increase in clients served, nearly 900 hotline calls per month, higher walk-in traffic, and growing support-group participation.  https://mmcenter.org/partner-with-us/donate   Please Like, Comment and Fol...

The article reports that European Union leaders have proposed making Canada the EU's first-ever associate member. The new status does not yet exist and would need to be defined, but it could create a deep partnership spanning trade, defense, technology, energy, Arctic policy, and economic security.  The investigation of Eugene Horsch's Philadelphia home has now been connected to five missing...

The legislation still needs to clear the Senate and president's desk but would ensure emergency communications can reach Americans in more remote communities, like rural, older and tribal populations.  Kendra Weber, a Kings County Superior Court judge, has been charged with misdemeanor vehicular manslaughter without gross negligence for the death of bicyclist Bryan Leroy Garcia in a September...