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Philip Teresi - Live, Local, and Original: Weekdays from 2:00 to 6:00PM on Central California's News/Talk 580 and 105.9 KMJ - Always Online at kmjnow.com
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Philip Teresi - Live, Local, and Original: Weekdays from 2:00 to 6:00PM on Central California's News/Talk 580 and 105.9 KMJ - Always Online at kmjnow.com
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Not checked · Nov 6, 2026 · 20:49
Gavin Newsom's sweeping clemency action converts all 548 California death sentences to life without parole, including 33 inmates from the Central Valley. Supporters call it a landmark step away from capital punishment, while critics argue it overrides jury decisions and reopens…
Not checked · Nov 6, 2026 · 14:49
The Fresno City Council voted to idefinitely table the Southeast Development Area, stopping a proposed 9,000-acre expansion that could have added 45,000 homes to southeast Fresno. The decision marks a major setback for one of Jerry Dyer's signature growth initiatives and…
Not checked · Nov 6, 2026 · 20:38
Senate Democrats are preparing to investigate why JPMorgan Chase continued banking Jeffrey Epstein for years after serious allegations and criminal convictions became public. The inquiry is expected to focus on decisions made by Mary Callahan Erdoes and other senior executives…
Not checked · Nov 6, 2026 · 15:08
Google, Meta, and TikTok are asking federal courts to block California's new youth social media law before it takes effect. The companies say the law infringes on constitutional speech rights and conflicts with federal protections, while California argues the measure is a…
Not checked · Nov 6, 2026 · 20:56
Trump is pushing ahead with a massive 250-foot triumphal arch near Arlington National Cemetery and wants construction to start immediately after approval. Despite mounting criticism from some Republicans and renewed calls for investigations, Trump says Pete Hegseth is not going…
Not checked · Nov 6, 2026 · 10:12
Gavin Newsom is seeking to commute every death sentence in California to life without parole, affecting 548 inmates. Supporters say the move is consistent with Newsom's long-standing opposition to capital punishment, while critics argue it ignores jury verdicts, victims'…
Not checked · Nov 6, 2026 · 26:22
Philip looks over the latest numbers from our news partner ABC30's election tracker. The live dashboard gives us a great look at the updated data for the Central Valley's local elections. We’re following city councils, county supervisors, school boards, mayoral races, and…
Not checked · Nov 5, 2026 · 36:21
Philip dives into four fascinating stories making headlines: a federal judge allows a class-action lawsuit over McDonald's' iconic McRib to move forward, with plaintiffs claiming the sandwich's name and appearance mislead customers about what's inside. We also explore new…
Not checked · Nov 5, 2026 · 32:15
Philip checks out the latest numbers from the election last night. Teresi examines several tightly contested races and some upsets that nobody saw coming. Please Like, Comment and Follow 'Philip Teresi on KMJ' on all platforms: --- Philip Teresi on KMJ is available on the KMJNOW…
Not checked · Nov 5, 2026 · 38:01
The assessment is that voters used the 2026 midterms to check the Trump administration, citing concerns about the economy and the Iran war. The result gave Democrats a significant victory, shifted power in Congress, and set the stage for an intense debate about the future…
Not checked · Nov 4, 2026 · 36:39
It's the day after the Midterm Elections, and Philip Teresi opens up the phones to get everyone's reaction to the latest results. An article in The Washington Post reports that Election Day security concerns were focused on three areas: federal election monitors, fears about…
Not checked · Nov 4, 2026 · 32:51
California voters are deciding on 14 statewide propositions during the 2026 general election. Voting is underway across the state, and polls close at 8 p.m. on Tuesday. The Washington Post reports that Election Day security concerns are focused on three areas: federal election…
Not checked · Nov 4, 2026 · 35:38
Judge Zia Faruqui dismissed charges against former FBI officials Nikki Floris and Bradley Benavides, ruling that prosecutors failed to show they intentionally lied to Congress about the Hunter Biden investigation. In a highly unusual rebuke, the judge also accused the DOJ of…
Not checked · Nov 4, 2026 · 18:56
The dispute highlights a growing national debate over AI in eduction. Google says AI is becoming an inseparable part of Search and learning tools, while critics argue schools should be able to use Search without being pushed toward AI adoption. The outcome could affect millions…
Not checked · Nov 4, 2026 · 14:10
What began as a first-grade career project became a flashpoint in the debate over AI in education. A school-generated image of Harper Anderson as an adult nurse prompted questions about privacy, consent, and the growing presence of artificial intelligence in classrooms, issues…
Not checked · Nov 4, 2026 · 14:19
President Trump says the U.S. will stop providing roughly $4 billion a year in aid to Israel by the end of 2026, arguing that Israel can now afford to purchase American weapons without direct assistance. While Trump says he and Benjamin Netanyahu agree on the move, details about…
Not checked · Nov 4, 2026 · 19:22
As he prepares to leave office, Gavin Newsom is pushing one of the largest entertainment-industry incentives in California history: a $1 billion annual film and television tax credit program. Supporters say it will help stop jobs and productions from leaving Hollywood, while…
Not checked · Nov 3, 2026 · 21:37
Fresno County voters should expect to see noticeably more election observers than in a typical election. Officials say competitive congressional races, national attention on election integrity, and Fresno County's importance in the battle for House control are driving the…
Not checked · Nov 3, 2026 · 46:04
Some Fresno County voters using electronic ballot-marking devices may see their printed ballot incorrectly list Fowler Unified School District instead of Fresno Unified School District. Election officials say the mistake is only a labeling error, votes are still counted in the…
Not checked · Nov 3, 2026 · 14:24
The biggest takeaway from the record early voting isn't which party is winning. It's that Americans are turning out in unusually large numbers before Election Day. With more than 54 million ballots already cast, voter enthusiasm appears significantly higher than in a typical…