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Luigi Mangione, accused of killing UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson in 2024, ultimately pleaded guilty to federal stalking charges on August 14, 2026, after ABC News initially reported that a plea agreement was expected. Fresno County has launched a high-stakes legal fight over the Better Roads, Safe Streets transportation-tax initiative, arguing that AB 1923 unlawfully forced a local measure onto the November ballot. While the Board of Supervisors wants the vote delayed until March 2028, Elections Clerk James Kus says state law requires a November election. The ultimate decision will likely rest with a judge in the coming weeks. The debate over Flock license-plate cameras and other surveillance technology in Fresno is continuing, and Fresno police are now considering a program that could significantly expand the number of cameras available to law enforcement through voluntary participation by residents and neighborhoods. 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. -- Philip Teresi on KMJ Weekdays 2-6 PM Pacific on News/Talk 580 AM & 105.9 FM KMJ | Website | Facebook | Instagram | X | Podcast | Amazon | - Everything KMJ KMJNOW App | Podcasts | Facebook | X | Instagram See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

KMJ Legal analyst Roger Bonakdar is talking law with Philip Teresi. In a major development in the ongoing defamation lawsuit between Fresno Unified Trustee Keshia Thomas and former Bullard High School football coach Don Arax, Thomas' son, Albert Alford Jr., publicly stated that the allegation at the center of the case was not true. 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. -- Philip Teresi on KMJ Weekdays 2-6 PM Pacific on News/Talk 580 AM & 105.9 FM KMJ | Website | Facebook | Instagram | X | Podcast | Amazon | - Everything KMJ KMJNOW App | Podcasts | Facebook | X | Instagram See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

According to a Washington Post analysis, artificial intelligence has emerged as a significant campaign issue in U.S. elections for the first time, appearing in candidate messaging across hundreds of races nationwide. According to The Independent, Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (AOC) has become the leading contender on major prediction markets to win the 2028 Democratic presidential nomination, marking the first time she has held the top position. 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. -- Philip Teresi on KMJ Weekdays 2-6 PM Pacific on News/Talk 580 AM & 105.9 FM KMJ | Website | Facebook | Instagram | X | Podcast | Amazon | - Everything KMJ KMJNOW App | Podcasts | Facebook | X | Instagram See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Several investors have filed a lawsuit against Selena Gomez, her mother Mandy Teefey, and others involved with the mental health startup Wondermind, alleging they were misled about the company's prospects, finances, and Gomez's role in building the business. A Landlord Was Cleaning Out a Vacant Apartment, Then He Found a Lost Picasso. What began as a routine cleanup of a trashed Milwaukee apartment ended with the recovery of a Pablo Picasso print that had been missing for eight years. 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. -- Philip Teresi on KMJ Weekdays 2-6 PM Pacific on News/Talk 580 AM & 105.9 FM KMJ | Website | Facebook | Instagram | X | Podcast | Amazon | - Everything KMJ KMJNOW App | Podcasts | Facebook | X | Instagram See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A woman accused of vandalizing the National World War II Memorial in Washington, D.C. has been taken into custody and charged with two federal felonies, U.S. Attorney for the District of Columbia Jeanine Pirro announced on August 14, 2026. According to a Washington Post analysis, artificial intelligence has emerged as a significant campaign issue in U.S. elections for the first time, appearing in candidate messaging across hundreds of races nationwide. 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. -- Philip Teresi on KMJ Weekdays 2-6 PM Pacific on News/Talk 580 AM & 105.9 FM KMJ | Website | Facebook | Instagram | X | Podcast | Amazon | - Everything KMJ KMJNOW App | Podcasts | Facebook | X | Instagram See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Instagram has introduced its first wordmark redesign in about a decade, replacing the text logo that appears at the top of the app with a new version the company describes as cleaner and more modern. The change was announced by Instagram chief Adam Mosseri on August 13. A California proposal known as the California Fans First Act (AB 1720) sparked a debate between independent music venues that want stronger protections against ticket scalping and consumer advocates who argue the bill could unintentionally help dominant ticketing companies. 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. -- Philip Teresi on KMJ Weekdays 2-6 PM Pacific on News/Talk 580 AM & 105.9 FM KMJ | Website | Facebook | Instagram | X | Podcast | Amazon | - Everything KMJ KMJNOW App | Podcasts | Facebook | X | Instagram See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

U.S. law enforcement intelligence centers, known as fusion centers, are monitoring social media accounts and activist groups that oppose Flock Safety's automated license plate reader (ALPR) cameras. The documents obtained through public-records requests show authorities tracking online discussions about anti-surveillance activism, vandalism of cameras, and upcoming protests. 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. -- Philip Teresi on KMJ Weekdays 2-6 PM Pacific on News/Talk 580 AM & 105.9 FM KMJ | Website | Facebook | Instagram | X | Podcast | Amazon | - Everything KMJ KMJNOW App | Podcasts | Facebook | X | Instagram See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Fresno Unified School District says it will stop paying for Trustee Keshia Thomas’ legal defense in the defamation lawsuit filed by former Bullard High School football coach Don Arax, after a new court filing significantly altered Thomas’ legal strategy. 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. -- Philip Teresi on KMJ Weekdays 2-6 PM Pacific on News/Talk 580 AM & 105.9 FM KMJ | Website | Facebook | Instagram | X | Podcast | Amazon | - Everything KMJ KMJNOW App | Podcasts | Facebook | X | Instagram See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A Military Times investigation reports that multiple sailors aboard the aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln have either attempted or reportedly prepared to go overboard during the ship's unusually long deployment, according to family members and other reports cited by the publication. The allegations have intensified concerns about crew mental health, fatigue, and morale. A federal judge held a hearing on August 13, 2026, demanding that the Department of Justice (DOJ) provide a more detailed explanation for why portions of the Jeffrey Epstein files remain redacted or withheld from the public. The hearing stems from a lawsuit filed by independent journalist Katie Phang, who argues the DOJ has not fully complied with the Epstein Files Transparency Act. 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. -- Philip Teresi on KMJ Weekdays 2-6 PM Pacific on News/Talk 580 AM & 105.9 FM KMJ | Website | Facebook | Instagram | X | Podcast | Amazon | - Everything KMJ KMJNOW App | Podcasts | Facebook | X | Instagram See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Kennedy Center board voted to move forward with a revised plan to close most of the performing arts complex for approximately two years of renovations. The board also voted to once again attach President Donald Trump's name to the institution, despite an earlier federal court ruling ordering its removal. Fresno County authorities have arrested five Fresno residents accused of stealing approximately 500 bronze flower vases from Fresno Memorial Gardens Cemetery over a four-month period. Investigators believe the vases were stolen and sold as scrap metal for recycling. 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. -- Philip Teresi on KMJ Weekdays 2-6 PM Pacific on News/Talk 580 AM & 105.9 FM KMJ | Website | Facebook | Instagram | X | Podcast | Amazon | - Everything KMJ KMJNOW App | Podcasts | Facebook | X | Instagram See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The World War II Memorial on the National Mall was vandalized Thursday, and a fountain was found overflowing with bubbles, the latest incident in which prominent monuments have been targeted in the nation's capital. "Clean hands, dirty money," letters in bright pink spray paint said. The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is moving forward with plans to acquire electric shock gloves for Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officers, potentially spending up to $20 million on the devices. The proposal was revealed in procurement documents submitted this week. 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. -- Philip Teresi on KMJ Weekdays 2-6 PM Pacific on News/Talk 580 AM & 105.9 FM KMJ | Website | Facebook | Instagram | X | Podcast | Amazon | - Everything KMJ KMJNOW App | Podcasts | Facebook | X | Instagram See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

"Suspense Day," one of the most important and least transparent events in the California legislative process. On this day, the Legislature's appropriations committees decide the fate of hundreds of bills that could have significant costs to taxpayers. 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. -- Philip Teresi on KMJ Weekdays 2-6 PM Pacific on News/Talk 580 AM & 105.9 FM KMJ | Website | Facebook | Instagram | X | Podcast | Amazon | - Everything KMJ KMJNOW App | Podcasts | Facebook | X | Instagram See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A special Fresno City Council meeting called to remove the city's transportation tax measure from the November 2026 ballot ended without any action because too few council members showed up to conduct business. As a result, the city tax measure will remain on the ballot. 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. -- Philip Teresi on KMJ Weekdays 2-6 PM Pacific on News/Talk 580 AM & 105.9 FM KMJ | Website | Facebook | Instagram | X | Podcast | Amazon | - Everything KMJ KMJNOW App | Podcasts | Facebook | X | Instagram See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Tulare County Sheriff's Office held a ceremony honoring the bravery of personnel involved in the April 9, 2026 Porterville shooting, which resulted in the death of Detective Randy Hoppert. The department awarded its highest honor, the Medal of Valor, to Hoppert posthumously and to Deputy Hector Negrete for his actions during the incident. 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. -- Philip Teresi on KMJ Weekdays 2-6 PM Pacific on News/Talk 580 AM & 105.9 FM KMJ | Website | Facebook | Instagram | X | Podcast | Amazon | - Everything KMJ KMJNOW App | Podcasts | Facebook | X | Instagram See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Fresno City Councilmember Nick Richardson checks in with KMJ’s Philip Teresi with details from today’s Emergency City Council meeting, the empty parking lot and the call of “no quorum.” 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. -- Philip Teresi on KMJ Weekdays 2-6 PM Pacific on News/Talk 580 AM & 105.9 FM KMJ | Website | Facebook | Instagram | X | Podcast | Amazon | - Everything KMJ KMJNOW App | Podcasts | Facebook | X | Instagram See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

John Hinckley Jr., the man who attempted to assassinate President Ronald Reagan in 1981, spoke publicly about actress Jodie Foster in a new interview, saying he now simply wishes her well and hopes she has had a good life. 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. -- Philip Teresi on KMJ Weekdays 2-6 PM Pacific on News/Talk 580 AM & 105.9 FM KMJ | Website | Facebook | Instagram | X | Podcast | Amazon | - Everything KMJ KMJNOW App | Podcasts | Facebook | X | Instagram See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Philip dives into an opinion article by Roland Fryer that argues that AI's greatest long-term impact may not come from the tools receiving the most attention today. Instead, it could come from applying AI to large, persistent societal and economic problems that remain unsolved. Entrepreneurs who identify those opportunities early may create both significant public benefits and substantial financial rewards. 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. -- Philip Teresi on KMJ Weekdays 2-6 PM Pacific on News/Talk 580 AM & 105.9 FM KMJ | Website | Facebook | Instagram | X | Podcast | Amazon | - Everything KMJ KMJNOW App | Podcasts | Facebook | X | Instagram See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Washington Post reports that the Justice Department has quietly convened a special grand jury in Washington, D.C., a rarely used legal mechanism that could be used to investigate major or politically sensitive matters. The move was authorized under U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro, and officials say the panel differs significantly from a traditional grand jury. 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. -- Philip Teresi on KMJ Weekdays 2-6 PM Pacific on News/Talk 580 AM & 105.9 FM KMJ | Website | Facebook | Instagram | X | Podcast | Amazon | - Everything KMJ KMJNOW App | Podcasts | Facebook | X | Instagram See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Fresno City Council will held a special meeting to discuss and consider withdrawing the City’s General Tax Measure from the November 3, 2026 ballot. The meeting was open to the public at Fresno City Hall and available online via zoom. Time is ticking and we have no quorum. 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. -- Philip Teresi on KMJ Weekdays 2-6 PM Pacific on News/Talk 580 AM & 105.9 FM KMJ | Website | Facebook | Instagram | X | Podcast | Amazon | - Everything KMJ KMJNOW App | Podcasts | Facebook | X | Instagram See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Russian President Vladimir Putin warned that Russia could retaliate against Western countries if they continue detaining or seizing Russian-linked commercial ships, calling such actions "piracy" and a violation of international maritime law. The Grass Valley Police Department has decided to end its contract with Flock Safety and discontinue use of its automated license plate reader (ALPR) cameras, despite the department saying the technology had been effective in solving crimes. 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. -- Philip Teresi on KMJ Weekdays 2-6 PM Pacific on News/Talk 580 AM & 105.9 FM KMJ | Website | Facebook | Instagram | X | Podcast | Amazon | - Everything KMJ KMJNOW App | Podcasts | Facebook | X | Instagram See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

ABC News concludes that Tuesday's primaries did not produce a clear ideological winner. Moderates scored an important victory in Wisconsin, but progressives remain competitive. At the same time, Trump's endorsement power showed mixed results, and voters continued to demonstrate a willingness to replace long-serving incumbents with a new generation of candidates. 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. -- Philip Teresi on KMJ Weekdays 2-6 PM Pacific on News/Talk 580 AM & 105.9 FM KMJ | Website | Facebook | Instagram | X | Podcast | Amazon | - Everything KMJ KMJNOW App | Podcasts | Facebook | X | Instagram See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A federal appeals court has rejected Meta's attempt to halt a massive lawsuit brought by states over allegations that Facebook and Instagram were designed to addict young users. As a result, the case is moving toward trial later this month. Madera County deputies arrested Fresno Police Officer Matthew Rodarte after he allegedly went to the wrong home while intoxicated and attempted to enter it. He faces allegations of attempted burglary, threatening a crime with intent to terrorize, and disorderly conduct. The Fresno Police Department has placed him on administrative leave pending the outcome of the investigation. 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. -- Philip Teresi on KMJ Weekdays 2-6 PM Pacific on News/Talk 580 AM & 105.9 FM KMJ | Website | Facebook | Instagram | X | Podcast | Amazon | - Everything KMJ KMJNOW App | Podcasts | Facebook | X | Instagram See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Fresno County's battle over the Better Roads, Safe Streets transportation tax has escalated into a legal and political showdown involving the Fresno County Board of Supervisors, Gov. Gavin Newsom, Fresno County Clerk/Registrar of Voters James Kus, and Fresno city 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, YouTube or wherever else you listen to podcasts. -- Philip Teresi on KMJ Weekdays 2-6 PM Pacific on News/Talk 580 AM & 105.9 FM KMJ | Website | Facebook | Instagram | X | Podcast | Amazon | - Everything KMJ KMJNOW App | Podcasts | Facebook | X | Instagram See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Wall Street Journal reports that major Gulf energy exporters, including countries such as Saudi Arabia and the UAE, are increasingly concluding that Iran may retain effective control over the Strait of Hormuz for the foreseeable future. While they dislike this outcome, many see it as preferable to a return to full-scale war. Axios reports that, for only the third time in U.S. history, women now hold more jobs than men in the American workforce. As of February 2026, there were about 200,000 more women employed than men, according to federal labor data highlighted by Indeed's Hiring Lab. Fortune reports that women now hold more jobs than men in the U.S. workforce for only the third time in history, but argues that the bigger story is not women entering the workforce. Instead, it's that men are increasingly leaving or not entering the labor force. Psychology Today explores a growing phenomenon sometimes called“Ozempic divorce”: reports that some marriages and long-term relationships experience strain or even break down after one partner achieves significant weight loss using GLP-1 medications such as Ozempic or Zepbound. 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. -- Philip Teresi on KMJ Weekdays 2-6 PM Pacific on News/Talk 580 AM & 105.9 FM KMJ | Website | Facebook | Instagram | X | Podcast | Amazon | - Everything KMJ KMJNOW App | Podcasts | Facebook | X | Instagram See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Wall Street Journal reports that Mojtaba Khamenei, who succeeded his father Ali Khamenei as Iran’s supreme leader after the U.S.-Israeli air campaign earlier this year, is consolidating power and signaling a tougher stance toward the Trump administration through a major overhaul of Iran’s security leadership. The Guardian reports that President Donald Trump secretly traveled on a different military aircraft after a NATO summit in Turkey in July 2026, while the public, reporters, and some White House staff were led to believe he was aboard Air Force One. The operation was reportedly prompted by a credible Iranian assassination threat. Wisconsin State Rep. Francesca Hong, a Democratic Socialist of America (DSA) member and candidate for the Democratic nomination for governor, is facing renewed scrutiny over past social media posts that critics argue were sharply critical of the United States and traditional American institutions. 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. -- Philip Teresi on KMJ Weekdays 2-6 PM Pacific on News/Talk 580 AM & 105.9 FM KMJ | Website | Facebook | Instagram | X | Podcast | Amazon | - Everything KMJ KMJNOW App | Podcasts | Facebook | X | Instagram See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Fresno County Board of Supervisors voted 3-2 on August 11 to file a lawsuit challenging AB 1923, a new California law that requires Fresno County to place a Measure C replacement transportation tax initiative on the November 2026 ballot. The supervisors supporting the lawsuit argue the law is unconstitutional and improperly interferes with local government authority. A New York judge has ruled that the jury in the upcoming state murder trial of Luigi Mangione will remain anonymous, citing the extraordinary public attention surrounding the case. The judge also approved an overflow courtroom so additional members of the press and public can watch the proceedings if the main courtroom reaches capacity. 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. -- Philip Teresi on KMJ Weekdays 2-6 PM Pacific on News/Talk 580 AM & 105.9 FM KMJ | Website | Facebook | Instagram | X | Podcast | Amazon | - Everything KMJ KMJNOW App | Podcasts | Facebook | X | Instagram See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Philip takes a look at the Carrington and Cunningham coverage across the media landscape. An opinion column by OutKick's Bobby Burack criticized how some sports media personalities and outlets responded to a WNBA incident. 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. -- Philip Teresi on KMJ Weekdays 2-6 PM Pacific on News/Talk 580 AM & 105.9 FM KMJ | Website | Facebook | Instagram | X | Podcast | Amazon | - Everything KMJ KMJNOW App | Podcasts | Facebook | X | Instagram See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Two Republican senators, Ron Johnson (Wisconsin) and Rand Paul (Kentucky), released the first batch of text messages recovered from former government phones used by Dr. Anthony Fauci, as part of their ongoing investigation into his handling of the COVID-19 pandemic. Sen. Ron Johnson reacts to newly released text messages from Dr. Anthony Fauci's former government phone, arguing that the messages show a difference between Fauci's private discussions and his public messaging during the COVID-19 pandemic. 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. -- Philip Teresi on KMJ Weekdays 2-6 PM Pacific on News/Talk 580 AM & 105.9 FM KMJ | Website | Facebook | Instagram | X | Podcast | Amazon | - Everything KMJ KMJNOW App | Podcasts | Facebook | X | Instagram See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The article reports that the Timber Fire is threatening the Big Sur region of Monterey County, prompting evacuations and widespread park closures in one of California's most iconic coastal areas. The wildfire had grown significantly by the morning of August 11, 2026. A group of U.S. senators, including California Sens. Alex Padilla and Adam Schiff, are urging federal regulators to ban online prediction markets that allow people to bet on wildfire outcomes. Suliana Caldwell, the former Fresno Arts Council operations manager, was sentenced to 33 months in federal prison for stealing $1.8 million in public and nonprofit funds, much of it connected to Fresno's Measure P program. 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. -- Philip Teresi on KMJ Weekdays 2-6 PM Pacific on News/Talk 580 AM & 105.9 FM KMJ | Website | Facebook | Instagram | X | Podcast | Amazon | - Everything KMJ KMJNOW App | Podcasts | Facebook | X | Instagram See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This Guardian article explores a growing belief among consumers that many everyday products, from backpacks and cookware to clothing and food, have declined in quality over time. The piece examines whether this perception is real and argues that corporate consolidation, private equity ownership, and cost-cutting are major drivers behind the trend. The Washington Post's conclusion is simple: after years of cultural resistance, men's handbags have gone mainstream. Celebrities and athletes are helping drive the change, and summer 2026 may be remembered as the season when carrying a purse became just another accepted part of men's fashion. 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. -- Philip Teresi on KMJ Weekdays 2-6 PM Pacific on News/Talk 580 AM & 105.9 FM KMJ | Website | Facebook | Instagram | X | Podcast | Amazon | - Everything KMJ KMJNOW App | Podcasts | Facebook | X | Instagram See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Israel has rejected a new U.S.-backed Gaza peace proposal, creating a significant disagreement between Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and President Donald Trump over how to move forward with ending the war in Gaza. A powerful 7.4-magnitude earthquake struck western Colombia on the morning of August 10, 2026, causing widespread destruction, collapsing buildings, damaging infrastructure, and killing at least 111 people, according to Colombian authorities. Reuters reported that officials described it as the strongest earthquake recorded in Colombia in the 21st century. 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. -- Philip Teresi on KMJ Weekdays 2-6 PM Pacific on News/Talk 580 AM & 105.9 FM KMJ | Website | Facebook | Instagram | X | Podcast | Amazon | - Everything KMJ KMJNOW App | Podcasts | Facebook | X | Instagram See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Meta announced Muse Glimmer, a lightweight AI model that developers can download and run on their own computers under a permissive open-source license. Zuckerberg also said Meta will provide developers with access to a more powerful model, Muse Spark 1.2. Marion “Suge” Knight, the former Death Row Records executive and the only living eyewitness to the 1996 shooting of Tupac Shakur, says he does not want to testify in the upcoming murder trial of Duane “Keffe D” Davis, the only person ever charged in connection with the rapper's death. 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. -- Philip Teresi on KMJ Weekdays 2-6 PM Pacific on News/Talk 580 AM & 105.9 FM KMJ | Website | Facebook | Instagram | X | Podcast | Amazon | - Everything KMJ KMJNOW App | Podcasts | Facebook | X | Instagram See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-N.Y.) argued that a major political shift is underway in the United States, driven by the growing voting power of millennials, whom she described as a “generational tidal wave” that is increasingly shaping election outcomes. Suisun City, California, declared a state of emergency after a cyberattack forced officials to shut down the city's information technology network. The city is located in Solano County, about 55 miles northeast of San Francisco. 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. -- Philip Teresi on KMJ Weekdays 2-6 PM Pacific on News/Talk 580 AM & 105.9 FM KMJ | Website | Facebook | Instagram | X | Podcast | Amazon | - Everything KMJ KMJNOW App | Podcasts | Facebook | X | Instagram See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

President Donald Trump signed an executive order on Aug. 10, 2026, directing federal health agencies to revise aspects of childhood vaccine policy and expand vaccine research. The move aligns with views long promoted by Trump and Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., despite longstanding scientific consensus that vaccines do not cause autism. The Fresno County Board of Supervisors is considering new rules that would regulate how media organizations cover board meetings, citing increased attendance and larger crowds at recent high-profile public meetings. 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. -- Philip Teresi on KMJ Weekdays 2-6 PM Pacific on News/Talk 580 AM & 105.9 FM KMJ | Website | Facebook | Instagram | X | Podcast | Amazon | - Everything KMJ KMJNOW App | Podcasts | Facebook | X | Instagram See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This AFP report looks at the growing backlash against Flock Safety's nationwide license plate reader network, arguing that opposition has evolved from online complaints into an organized movement of activists, local groups, and even vigilantes targeting the cameras themselves. 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. -- Philip Teresi on KMJ Weekdays 2-6 PM Pacific on News/Talk 580 AM & 105.9 FM KMJ | Website | Facebook | Instagram | X | Podcast | Amazon | - Everything KMJ KMJNOW App | Podcasts | Facebook | X | Instagram See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Taylor Farms is recalling more than a dozen products containing jalapeños as part of an expanding salmonella outbreak that has sickened 345 people across 27 states. The recall affects products sold at major retailers including Walmart, Target, Whole Foods, Trader Joe's, and Kroger. A UK radio station, Radio Caroline, was found to have violated broadcasting rules after it accidentally aired announcements claiming that King Charles III had died, followed by the British national anthem and approximately 16 minutes of silence. The incident prompted an investigation by media regulator Ofcom. In a dramatic last-minute reversal, Fresno Mayor Jerry Dyer signed a city-only half-cent sales tax measure, ensuring it will appear on the Nov. 3, 2026 ballot, despite previously saying he would not move forward if the countywide Better Roads, Safe Streets transportation tax qualified for the ballot. 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. -- Philip Teresi on KMJ Weekdays 2-6 PM Pacific on News/Talk 580 AM & 105.9 FM KMJ | Website | Facebook | Instagram | X | Podcast | Amazon | - Everything KMJ KMJNOW App | Podcasts | Facebook | X | Instagram See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A powerful 7.4 magnitude earthquake struck western Colombia on Monday, killing at least 111 people, damaging hundreds of buildings and leaving many trapped under debris while their loved ones and rescue workers searched through rubble. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has publicly rejected a 15-point Gaza peace proposal developed by President Trump's Board of Peace, creating a significant disagreement between the Israeli government and a U.S.-backed effort to end the Gaza conflict. 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. -- Philip Teresi on KMJ Weekdays 2-6 PM Pacific on News/Talk 580 AM & 105.9 FM KMJ | Website | Facebook | Instagram | X | Podcast | Amazon | - Everything KMJ KMJNOW App | Podcasts | Facebook | X | Instagram See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Self-proclaimed burrito connoisseurs Philip Teresi and Producer Gabe Navarro react to an article that argues a debate over the price of a burrito became a proxy fight over a much larger issue: whether Republicans are taking voters' concerns about affordability seriously enough ahead of the 2026 midterm elections. We get some local mentions alongside some of the national ranking taquerias in SF, LA and SD. 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. -- Philip Teresi on KMJ Weekdays 2-6 PM Pacific on News/Talk 580 AM & 105.9 FM KMJ | Website | Facebook | Instagram | X | Podcast | Amazon | - Everything KMJ KMJNOW App | Podcasts | Facebook | X | Instagram See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This Wall Street Journal essay is written by P.G. Sittenfeld, a former Cincinnati city councilman who served several months in federal prison. The piece reflects on an unexpected consequence of incarceration: being forced to live without a smartphone for the first time in roughly 15 years. A fourth poll in the past two weeks once more shows that Democratic candidate James Talarico is leading Republican candidate Ken Paxton within the margin of error in the Texas Senate race. 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. -- Philip Teresi on KMJ Weekdays 2-6 PM Pacific on News/Talk 580 AM & 105.9 FM KMJ | Website | Facebook | Instagram | X | Podcast | Amazon | - Everything KMJ KMJNOW App | Podcasts | Facebook | X | Instagram See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Philip dives into the controversy surrounding Amanda Knox's new one-woman comedy show, "Cartwheel," which debuted at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival in Scotland and has sparked a debate over free speech, artistic expression, and the lingering impact of one of the most famous criminal cases of the 21st century. A new report from the U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO) concludes that the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), the cost-cutting initiative formerly led by Elon Musk, significantly overstated the amount of money it claimed to save taxpayers. 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. -- Philip Teresi on KMJ Weekdays 2-6 PM Pacific on News/Talk 580 AM & 105.9 FM KMJ | Website | Facebook | Instagram | X | Podcast | Amazon | - Everything KMJ KMJNOW App | Podcasts | Facebook | X | Instagram See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The article examines how Wisconsin law enforcement used Flock Safety automated license plate reader (ALPR) cameras to track a driver's movements between Wisconsin and Michigan, then used that travel history as part of the justification for a traffic stop and marijuana search. A North Carolina police officer was arrested after allegedly using the department's Flock license plate reader system to track her boyfriend's ex-wife, adding to growing concerns about misuse of automated surveillance technology by law enforcement. 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. -- Philip Teresi on KMJ Weekdays 2-6 PM Pacific on News/Talk 580 AM & 105.9 FM KMJ | Website | Facebook | Instagram | X | Podcast | Amazon | - Everything KMJ KMJNOW App | Podcasts | Facebook | X | Instagram See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Los Angeles Times examined the compensation of Carol Adelkoff, CEO of the 1736 Family Crisis Center, a Southern California nonprofit that operates domestic violence shelters, crisis hotlines, and homelessness programs. Joseph Rios makes the case that Fresno is one of America's great poetry cities, even if much of the country doesn't realize it. He argues that the city's history, contradictions, and overlooked status have produced generations of influential writers and poets, making Fresno not just a place people drive past, but a place with a rich literary identity worth celebrating. 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. -- Philip Teresi on KMJ Weekdays 2-6 PM Pacific on News/Talk 580 AM & 105.9 FM KMJ | Website | Facebook | Instagram | X | Podcast | Amazon | - Everything KMJ KMJNOW App | Podcasts | Facebook | X | Instagram See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A federal appeals court ruled that President Donald Trump cannot continue construction of the proposed White House ballroom without congressional approval, ordering a halt to the project and setting up a likely Supreme Court battle. The California Teamsters union has filed a lawsuit against several state agencies, including the California DMV, seeking to block new regulations that allow the testing and future deployment of autonomous heavy-duty trucks on California roads. The union argues the rules were improperly adopted and could threaten hundreds of thousands of trucking jobs. 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. -- Philip Teresi on KMJ Weekdays 2-6 PM Pacific on News/Talk 580 AM & 105.9 FM KMJ | Website | Facebook | Instagram | X | Podcast | Amazon | - Everything KMJ KMJNOW App | Podcasts | Facebook | X | Instagram See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Governor Gavin Newsom signed AB 1923 into law on Aug. 6, 2026, ensuring that Fresno County's proposed transportation sales tax measure, known as Better Roads, Safe Streets, will appear on the Nov. 3, 2026 ballot despite efforts by the Fresno County Board of Supervisors to delay it. 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. -- Philip Teresi on KMJ Weekdays 2-6 PM Pacific on News/Talk 580 AM & 105.9 FM KMJ | Website | Facebook | Instagram | X | Podcast | Amazon | - Everything KMJ KMJNOW App | Podcasts | Facebook | X | Instagram See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Fresno is the first California city to lower school zone speed limits to 20 mph. Will this make kids safer? BMW is facing backlash from customers after it pushed a Spider-Man: Brand New Day promotion to the infotainment screens of certain vehicles, prompting complaints that a luxury car's dashboard should not be used as advertising space. 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. -- Philip Teresi on KMJ Weekdays 2-6 PM Pacific on News/Talk 580 AM & 105.9 FM KMJ | Website | Facebook | Instagram | X | Podcast | Amazon | - Everything KMJ KMJNOW App | Podcasts | Facebook | X | Instagram See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A New Mexico state judge has ordered Meta Platforms, the parent company of Facebook and Instagram, to establish a $567 million fund to address harms to children and teenagers that the court found were caused by the company's social media platforms. The ruling is one of the largest legal penalties ever imposed on a social media company over youth safety. The Powerball jackpot has climbed to an estimated $856 million for the Saturday, Aug. 8 drawing, making it the eighth-largest Powerball jackpot ever and one of the biggest lottery prizes currently on record in the United States. 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. -- Philip Teresi on KMJ Weekdays 2-6 PM Pacific on News/Talk 580 AM & 105.9 FM KMJ | Website | Facebook | Instagram | X | Podcast | Amazon | - Everything KMJ KMJNOW App | Podcasts | Facebook | X | Instagram See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Reports say President Donald Trump privately told donors that he wants Vice President JD Vance to win the 2028 presidential election, offering one of the clearest indications yet that he may view Vance as his preferred successor. President Donald Trump signed two new executive orders on Aug. 6, 2026, aimed at restricting aspects of birthright citizenship and ending what the administration calls "birth tourism." The actions come after the U.S. Supreme Court rejected an earlier Trump effort to broadly limit birthright citizenship protections under the 14th Amendment. 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. -- Philip Teresi on KMJ Weekdays 2-6 PM Pacific on News/Talk 580 AM & 105.9 FM KMJ | Website | Facebook | Instagram | X | Podcast | Amazon | - Everything KMJ KMJNOW App | Podcasts | Facebook | X | Instagram See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Philip looks at a series of recent incidents in which advanced AI systems, while being tested by researchers, unexpectedly behaved in ways that alarmed AI safety experts. The article argues that these events are a warning about how increasingly autonomous AI agents may act when given access to computers, networks, and the internet. More than 50 image and video ads containing abusive content were recently discovered in Meta’s ad library by researchers at the Tech Transparency Project (TTP), with the listings showing that some ads linked out to so-called nudify or undressing apps. 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. -- Philip Teresi on KMJ Weekdays 2-6 PM Pacific on News/Talk 580 AM & 105.9 FM KMJ | Website | Facebook | Instagram | X | Podcast | Amazon | - Everything KMJ KMJNOW App | Podcasts | Facebook | X | Instagram See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A person contagious with measles spent most of the day at Universal Studios Hollywood on July 26, prompting a public health warning. Anyone who visited the park between 10 a.m. and 9 p.m. that day should verify their vaccination status, monitor for symptoms through August 16, and contact a healthcare provider if symptoms develop. The family of Fresno High freshman Daniel Padilla Jr., who died after collapsing during PE class in March, is seeking records and possible surveillance video from Fresno Unified to better understand the circumstances surrounding his death. A judge declined to order the immediate release of the information, but the family's legal efforts to obtain answers will continue. 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. -- Philip Teresi on KMJ Weekdays 2-6 PM Pacific on News/Talk 580 AM & 105.9 FM KMJ | Website | Facebook | Instagram | X | Podcast | Amazon | - Everything KMJ KMJNOW App | Podcasts | Facebook | X | Instagram See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A still-unidentified "parking meter avenger" has intensified a campaign against Scotland's parking enforcement system by repeatedly disabling meters with glue and foam. While officials are treating the acts as vandalism and trying to find the culprit, the search has been complicated by a community that appears more frustrated with parking enforcement than with the mystery saboteur. Fox News reports that Republicans generally agree on holding Fauci accountable for refusing to answer questions, but they are divided over Rand Paul's plan to bypass a full Senate vote and send a contempt referral directly to the DOJ. 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. -- Philip Teresi on KMJ Weekdays 2-6 PM Pacific on News/Talk 580 AM & 105.9 FM KMJ | Website | Facebook | Instagram | X | Podcast | Amazon | - Everything KMJ KMJNOW App | Podcasts | Facebook | X | Instagram See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Fresno Mayor Jerry Dyer says the upcoming City Council election could significantly change the direction of city government, and he admitted that possibility "scares" him. At least three new councilmembers, and possibly four, will take office after the November election because no incumbents are running in the contested council races. 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. -- Philip Teresi on KMJ Weekdays 2-6 PM Pacific on News/Talk 580 AM & 105.9 FM KMJ | Website | Facebook | Instagram | X | Podcast | Amazon | - Everything KMJ KMJNOW App | Podcasts | Facebook | X | Instagram See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.