Philip Teresi

Mayor Jerry Dyer checks in with Philip Teresi as the news breaks of the passing of Former Fresno Police Chief Ed Winchester. Mayor Dyer shares some of his fondest moments of the former Chief including the advice he his former mentor gave him before taking the job of Chief of Police in 2001.  Please Like, Comment and Follow 'Philip Teresi on KMJ' on all platforms: ---     Philip...

Newsom's $787 million defamation lawsuit against Fox News is scheduled for trial on March 6, 2028. The case centers on Fox's coverage of a 2025 call between Newsom and Donald Trump, which Newsom says falsely portrayed him as dishonest. Fox denies the allegations and says the lawsuit threatens First Amendment protections. If the case reaches trial, it could unfold during a potential Newsom presiden...

Philip Teresi sits down with Froy Garza, Executive Director of the VA Central California Health Care System. Garza shares stories of visiting the VA with both his father & grandfather, how his VA is different from his fathers VA and what the goals are moving into 2027.  VACCHCS earned a Five-Star CMS rating, improving from four stars in 2025 and becoming the only five-star hospital in the...

Philip Teresi taps in with KKOB’s Brandon Vogt for reaction from the Land of Enchantment after President Trump sparked controversy about renaming the state. Trump posted  on multiple social media memes and images suggesting that the state of New Mexico should be renamed “New America.”  Please Like, Comment and Follow 'Philip Teresi on KMJ' on all platforms: ---  &n...

Republican gubernatorial candidate Steve Hilton announced a proposal to eliminate the California Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) as a standalone state agency if he is elected governor. He unveiled the plan during a campaign event in West Hollywood.  The GOP's first-ever midterm convention in Dallas is intended to rally Republicans ahead of November's elections and showcase the Trump admini...

A new bill introduced by Sen. Tim Sheehy (R-Mont.), a former Navy SEAL, would allow certain active-duty and veteran U.S. special operations personnel to carry concealed firearms nationwide, regardless of varying state concealed-carry laws.  As the Lindsay Clancy murder trial drew national attention, a growing number of online commentators began speculating about the role of her former husband...

Forbes reports that the first Freedom Fuel Network gas station has opened near Philadelphia, offering gasoline at $3.47 per gallon, significantly below local averages. While the White House says the privately owned company is simply operating on lower profit margins, questions remain about who owns the network, how it can sustain the discounts, and whether the model can expand beyond its initial 2...

Philip Teresi sits down with Dave Jeffers from USCCA & Kevin Draughon from FCSO with an invite to the upcoming CCW initial class. Dave & Kevin answer questions about the process and debunk some rumors about traveling with weapons. The event will provide highly-trained and specialized instructors to take you step-by-step through the application process and begin your concealed weapon permit...

Fresno Unified Trustee Susan Wittrup calls for transparency and accountability following a student's fatal asthma emergency. Fresno Unified School District engaged in a coverup following the 2022 death of an elementary school student and that the case reflects deeper problems within district leadership.  Even President Trump says he is completely in the dark about Mitch McConnell's condition....

Maine Democratic Senate nominee Graham Platner has ended/suspended his campaign for the U.S. Senate after days of escalating controversy over allegations of sexual misconduct and mounting pressure from Democratic leaders.  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...

Prince Harry lost his final major lawsuit against the British tabloid press when a London judge ruled that he failed to prove claims that the publisher of the Daily Mail unlawfully obtained private information about him and several other high-profile figures.  KTLA reports that Jason Turner was critically injured while performing a simple act of community service—picking up fireworks li...

Meta has launched Muse Image, a new AI image-generation model developed by Meta Superintelligence Labs, the company's dedicated AI division. The tool is now available through the Meta AI app, Instagram Stories, and WhatsApp.  Rob Fuentes, a candidate for Fresno City Council's District 1 seat, has resigned from his job as an Assistant U.S. Attorney after facing criticism that his work for the...

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky urged NATO allies to make "strong decisions" in support of Ukraine after Russia launched one of its largest recent attacks on Kyiv just before the NATO summit in Ankara, Turkey.  Rosa Brothers Milk Company is celebrating National Ice Cream Month with a new flavor and a limited-edition glass milk bottle. The local dairy introduced lemon ice cream for July...

A Fresno County judge has scheduled a court hearing to address a dispute over records related to the death of Daniel Padilla Jr., a 14-year-old Fresno High School freshman who collapsed during a physical education class in March 2026 and later died.  Please Like, Comment and Follow 'Philip Teresi on KMJ' on all platforms: ---     Philip Teresi on KMJ is available on the KMJNOW...

ABC News reports that Graham Platner is considering the future of his Senate campaign after a former girlfriend accused him of sexual assault. Platner denies the allegation, but major Democratic leaders—including Bernie Sanders, Elizabeth Warren, Chuck Schumer, and Maine Democratic Party officials—have called on him to withdraw from the race.  A Tulare County traffic stop led depu...

Utah has revoked the operating license of the Springville campus of Provo Canyon School, the residential treatment facility where Paris Hilton says she was abused as a teenager. Hilton called the decision a major victory for survivors who have alleged abuse and neglect at the school for decades.  A homeowner in Sacramento's Del Paso Heights neighborhood is facing what officials say is the lar...

Attacks and threats around the Strait of Hormuz have created uncertainty in oil markets, disrupted shipping, and raised fears of a wider Middle East war. While temporary diplomatic arrangements have eased some concerns, the situation remains volatile and closely watched by governments, energy producers, and financial markets worldwide.  The criminal case of a man accused of invading the home...

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...