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The Grand Jury calls Friant and Shepherd Fresno’s most dangerous intersection. Should the city make fixing dangerous intersections a top transportation priority? Nelson Esparza wants Fresno voters to decide three significant issues this November: how to replace lost transportation-tax revenue, whether to limit city spending on Southeast Development Area infrastructure, and whether to tighten city charter rules on term limits and officials returning to office. The measures now head to the Fresno City Council for consideration. The Fresno County Civil Grand Jury found serious weaknesses in Fresno Unified's personnel management, including outdated job descriptions and a strikingly low employee-evaluation rate—possibly as low as 12% over the past decade. The report says those deficiencies may have contributed to expensive taxpayer-funded settlements and recommends a district-wide overhaul of employee evaluation and staffing procedures. 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 Grand Jury calls Friant and Shepherd Fresno’s most dangerous intersection. Should the city make fixing dangerous intersections a top transportation priority? Nelson Esparza wants Fresno voters to decide three significant issues this November: how to replace lost transportation-tax revenue, whether to limit city spending on Southeast Development Area infrastructure, and whether to tighten city charter rules on term limits and officials returning to office. The measures now head to the Fresno City Council for consideration. The Fresno County Civil Grand Jury found serious weaknesses in Fresno Unified's personnel management, including outdated job descriptions and a strikingly low employee-evaluation rate—possibly as low as 12% over the past decade. The report says those deficiencies may have contributed to expensive taxpayer-funded settlements and recommends a district-wide overhaul of employee evaluation and staffing procedures. 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 Fresno County judge refused to dismiss Fresno City Council candidate and Fresno Unified trustee Keshia Thomas from a defamation lawsuit brought by former Bullard High coach Don Arax. The court found there are unresolved factual disputes that must be decided at trial, keeping the case alive as Thomas continues her City Council campaign. 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 Fresno County judge refused to dismiss Fresno City Council candidate and Fresno Unified trustee Keshia Thomas from a defamation lawsuit brought by former Bullard High coach Don Arax. The court found there are unresolved factual disputes that must be decided at trial, keeping the case alive as Thomas continues her City Council campaign. 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.

Guest Host: John Gerardi John reacts to the GV Wire opinion piece that argues that Fresno Unified trustees Andy Levine and Veva Islas should leave office because of what the author views as failures involving student safety, transparency, accountability, and district oversight. The column heavily criticizes their handling of investigations surrounding student deaths and contends that they have not delivered on promises to reform Fresno Unified. 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.

Guest Host: John Gerardi John reacts to the GV Wire opinion piece that argues that Fresno Unified trustees Andy Levine and Veva Islas should leave office because of what the author views as failures involving student safety, transparency, accountability, and district oversight. The column heavily criticizes their handling of investigations surrounding student deaths and contends that they have not delivered on promises to reform Fresno Unified. 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.

Why are conservatives so upset with Supreme Court Justice Amy Coney Barrett? John puts his lawyer hat on and says she's not as bad as you may think. Fresno Unified is under the microscope after two students die on campus.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Guest Host: John Gerardi Kristina Holmes-McIntryre Co-founder of The Fresno Community Parent Coalition joins the program to discuss what parents are going through with FUSD. The group of concerned Fresno Unified parents spoke out about what they described as a lack of safety and transparency within the district at an event that also drew the family of an 11-year-old student who died in 2022 after an investigation later revealed incompetence among staff and a failure by administrators to properly investigate 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.

Guest Host: John Gerardi Kristina Holmes-McIntryre Co-founder of The Fresno Community Parent Coalition joins the program to discuss what parents are going through with FUSD. The group of concerned Fresno Unified parents spoke out about what they described as a lack of safety and transparency within the district at an event that also drew the family of an 11-year-old student who died in 2022 after an investigation later revealed incompetence among staff and a failure by administrators to properly investigate 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.

California nursing regulators are seeking discipline against two former Fresno Unified nurses following the 2022 death of an 11-year-old student who suffered a severe asthma episode. State investigators allege incompetence and unprofessional conduct, while scrutiny continues over the district's handling of the case and subsequent investigation. Reedley City Manager Nicole Zieba sits in for John Broeske Please Like, Comment and Follow 'Broeske & Musson' on all platforms: --- The ‘Broeske & Musson Podcast’ is available on the KMJNOW app, Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever else you listen to podcasts. --- ‘Broeske & Musson' Weekdays 9-11 AM Pacific on News/Talk 580 AM & 105.9 FM KMJ | Facebook | Podcast| X | - Everything KMJ KMJNOW App | Podcasts | Facebook | X | InstagramSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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. McConnell has been hospitalized since June 14, and despite claims from some Republican leaders that they have spoken with him, his office continues to provide few specifics about his health, fueling ongoing speculation about the longtime Kentucky senator's status. 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 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. McConnell has been hospitalized since June 14, and despite claims from some Republican leaders that they have spoken with him, his office continues to provide few specifics about his health, fueling ongoing speculation about the longtime Kentucky senator's status. 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.

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 higher than during the same holiday period a year earlier. The California Board of Registered Nursing has recommended license revocation or suspension for two Fresno Unified school nurses — Lydia Chrisel White and Xai Elizabeth Torres — and referred both cases to the state Attorney General's Office following the February 2022 death of an 11-year-old student at Homan Elementary School. The district has since paid a $1.76 million settlement to nurses who alleged Torres discriminated against them, and faces multiple additional lawsuits alleging nepotism and retaliation connected to the same leadership network. 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 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 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.

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 higher than during the same holiday period a year earlier. The California Board of Registered Nursing has recommended license revocation or suspension for two Fresno Unified school nurses — Lydia Chrisel White and Xai Elizabeth Torres — and referred both cases to the state Attorney General's Office following the February 2022 death of an 11-year-old student at Homan Elementary School. The district has since paid a $1.76 million settlement to nurses who alleged Torres discriminated against them, and faces multiple additional lawsuits alleging nepotism and retaliation connected to the same leadership network. 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 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 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.

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 their nursing licenses. 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.

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 their nursing licenses. 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 is switching attorneys as the school district defends a defamation lawsuit filed by a football coach. Don Arax, the former Bullard High School football coach, filed a lawsuit against the district and Trustee Keshia Thomas in 2022, alleging Thomas defamed him in an interview. Judge Kristi Culver Kapetan is scheduled to hear a motion June 9 on a summary judgment motion from Thomas that could dismiss her from the case. Fresno Unified Superintendent Misty Her stepping directly into a first‑grade classroom at Mayfair Elementary to figure out how to improve reading. The “key to reading” here wasn’t technology—it was better, hands-on teaching and leadership that actually shows up in the classroom. 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 is switching attorneys as the school district defends a defamation lawsuit filed by a football coach. Don Arax, the former Bullard High School football coach, filed a lawsuit against the district and Trustee Keshia Thomas in 2022, alleging Thomas defamed him in an interview. Judge Kristi Culver Kapetan is scheduled to hear a motion June 9 on a summary judgment motion from Thomas that could dismiss her from the case. Fresno Unified Superintendent Misty Her stepping directly into a first‑grade classroom at Mayfair Elementary to figure out how to improve reading. The “key to reading” here wasn’t technology—it was better, hands-on teaching and leadership that actually shows up in the classroom. 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 Teachers Association says a “culture of fear” in Fresno Unified often shows up through subtle retaliation, as interpreters recently spoke out about ongoing safety threats and feeling ignored after trying to raise concerns internally. The post also criticizes district leadership for downplaying those experiences and prioritizing public image over real solutions, warning that this environment discourages educators from speaking out about unsafe conditions. 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 breaks his silence on education, blasting low test scores and throwing his full support behind superintendent candidate Dr. Eimear O’Brien. Now the pressure’s on—can Fresno Unified turn things around? May 20th 2026 --- Please Like, Comment and Follow 'The Ray Appleton Show' on all platforms: --- 'The Ray Appleton Show’ is available on the KMJNOW app, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube or wherever else you listen to podcasts. --- 'The Ray Appleton Show’ Weekdays 11 AM -2 PM Pacific on News/Talk 580 AM & 105.9 KMJ | Website | Facebook | Podcast | - Everything KMJ KMJNOW App | Podcasts | Facebook | X | Instagram See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Fresno Mayor Jerry Dyer is speaking out on education for the first time, calling Fresno Unified’s test scores “completely unacceptable”. Dyer highlighted that only 37% of students meet English standards and 27% in math, both well below the state average, and says the district needs urgent improvement. The comments come as he backs a candidate for county superintendent, signaling a new push for accountability and better student outcomes at a critical moment for local schools. 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 is speaking out on education for the first time, calling Fresno Unified’s test scores “completely unacceptable”. Dyer highlighted that only 37% of students meet English standards and 27% in math, both well below the state average, and says the district needs urgent improvement. The comments come as he backs a candidate for county superintendent, signaling a new push for accountability and better student outcomes at a critical moment for local schools. 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.

FTA President Manuel Bonilla joins Philip Teresi talking about threats and violence towards teachers. A group of Fresno Unified educators is speaking out publicly after years of enduring repeated verbal threats, physical assaults, and escalating violence from the same students, while district leadership failed to take meaningful action to protect them. 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.

FTA President Manuel Bonilla joins Philip Teresi talking about threats and violence towards teachers. A group of Fresno Unified educators is speaking out publicly after years of enduring repeated verbal threats, physical assaults, and escalating violence from the same students, while district leadership failed to take meaningful action to protect them. 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 is reducing staff due to falling enrollment and budget shortfalls. Older, more senior staff can “bump” less-senior employees into other roles to stay employed, but this may involve pay cuts or demotions. The teachers' union is pushing back, pointing to healthy reserve funds, while district officials say cuts are vital to protect student services amid ongoing enrollment declines. The Clovis City Council has paused plans to add term limits, even though a city survey found 79% of residents support the idea. Council members voting to table the proposal said they want to first see how the city’s new district‑based elections work, while others argued the council should honor the clear public feedback and let voters decide at the ballot box. 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 is reducing staff due to falling enrollment and budget shortfalls. Older, more senior staff can “bump” less-senior employees into other roles to stay employed, but this may involve pay cuts or demotions. The teachers' union is pushing back, pointing to healthy reserve funds, while district officials say cuts are vital to protect student services amid ongoing enrollment declines. The Clovis City Council has paused plans to add term limits, even though a city survey found 79% of residents support the idea. Council members voting to table the proposal said they want to first see how the city’s new district‑based elections work, while others argued the council should honor the clear public feedback and let voters decide at the ballot box. 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.

In this episode, Bob shares his professional journey—from his early years in Fresno Unified School District, one of the largest districts in California, to leading a small rural district, and ultimately returning to Fresno Unified as superintendent. Along the way, he reflects on the lessons he's learned in leadership—what works, what doesn't, and what he would do differently.Dr. Bob Nelson is an Assistant Professor in the Kremen School of Education and Human Development at Fresno State, where he teaches in the Department of Educational Leadership. He is also the Founder and CEO of #MilitantPositivity, LLC, an organization focused on speaking, consulting, and podcasting in education.LinkedIn: Bob Nelson | LinkedInFacebook: (2) Facebook This podcast sponsored by:The Bell Ringer, a weekly newsletter providing news, tools, and resources on the science of learning, written by education reporter Holly Korbey. Subscribe here. Murmuration Author Services by Mark Combes. Looking to write your first book? Murmuration Author Services is your friend and coach for this journey. Learn more here. 

The Fresno Unified school board approved an $80,000 expenditure to renew its board leadership coaching contract for the next two years. The Fresno Unified School Board is divided over the city of Fresno’s decades-old Southeast Development Area plan. A proposed bylaw amendment would allow the legislative committee, comprised of three trustees, to “advocate and support legislation that aligns and improves student outcomes, goals, and guardrails.” The adjustment passed in a 5-2 vote after a tense back-and-forth between trustees. The Annenberg Wildlife Crossing over U.S. 101 in Los Angeles County is nearing its long‑awaited opening, with officials announcing a target date later this year. The landmark project is designed to safely reconnect wildlife habitats split by the freeway, helping mountain lions and other animals cross while reducing crashes and restoring ecosystems. 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 Unified school board approved an $80,000 expenditure to renew its board leadership coaching contract for the next two years. The Fresno Unified School Board is divided over the city of Fresno’s decades-old Southeast Development Area plan. A proposed bylaw amendment would allow the legislative committee, comprised of three trustees, to “advocate and support legislation that aligns and improves student outcomes, goals, and guardrails.” The adjustment passed in a 5-2 vote after a tense back-and-forth between trustees. The Annenberg Wildlife Crossing over U.S. 101 in Los Angeles County is nearing its long‑awaited opening, with officials announcing a target date later this year. The landmark project is designed to safely reconnect wildlife habitats split by the freeway, helping mountain lions and other animals cross while reducing crashes and restoring ecosystems. 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.

New video shows Fresno Unified workers tackling and holding down a suspect accused of stealing a car with children still inside. Police say the employees acted quickly, stopping the suspect before anyone was hurt and keeping the children safe until officers arrived. An ethics complaint claims a pro‑Matt Mahan PAC and his campaign illegally coordinated, citing calls where billionaire donors Michael Moritz and Rick Caruso discussed joint strategy. The filing alleges such coordination violates California’s campaign finance rules and raises questions about outside influence in a local 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.

New video shows Fresno Unified workers tackling and holding down a suspect accused of stealing a car with children still inside. Police say the employees acted quickly, stopping the suspect before anyone was hurt and keeping the children safe until officers arrived. An ethics complaint claims a pro‑Matt Mahan PAC and his campaign illegally coordinated, citing calls where billionaire donors Michael Moritz and Rick Caruso discussed joint strategy. The filing alleges such coordination violates California’s campaign finance rules and raises questions about outside influence in a local 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.

Fresno Unified trustees adopted a resolution this week aimed at addressing on-campus homages to Cesar Chavez, and the school district has begun to cover murals on school campuses honoring the late labor leader. Fresno Unified spokesperson Adela Garcia Duncan confirmed the district has begun the process of amending existing murals of Chavez after the emergence of sexual abuse allegations against the late labor icon. A lone hacker used Anthropic’s Claude and OpenAI’s ChatGPT to breach nine Mexican government agencies, stealing roughly 150 GB of data—about 195 million citizen records. Claude automated around 75% of remote commands, while ChatGPT handled data processing across 305 servers, allowing one person to act like a full cyber‑team. The breach exposes how publicly accessible AI can be weaponized for large‑scale hacking and signals major new threats to cybersecurity. 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 trustees adopted a resolution this week aimed at addressing on-campus homages to Cesar Chavez, and the school district has begun to cover murals on school campuses honoring the late labor leader. Fresno Unified spokesperson Adela Garcia Duncan confirmed the district has begun the process of amending existing murals of Chavez after the emergence of sexual abuse allegations against the late labor icon. A lone hacker used Anthropic’s Claude and OpenAI’s ChatGPT to breach nine Mexican government agencies, stealing roughly 150 GB of data—about 195 million citizen records. Claude automated around 75% of remote commands, while ChatGPT handled data processing across 305 servers, allowing one person to act like a full cyber‑team. The breach exposes how publicly accessible AI can be weaponized for large‑scale hacking and signals major new threats to cybersecurity. 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 is considering whether to remove all references to César Chávez from district schools and facilities. The debate has sparked strong reactions, with supporters calling it an erasure of civil‑rights history and critics questioning Chávez’s legacy and whether schools should honor controversial figures. The district launched its audit on retirees’ dependents amid a network dispute that temporarily disrupted health care services for thousands of retirees and their dependents. Retirees last month filed a class-action lawsuit against the district over healthcare plan changes in 2023 they say diluted their benefits. 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 is considering whether to remove all references to César Chávez from district schools and facilities. The debate has sparked strong reactions, with supporters calling it an erasure of civil‑rights history and critics questioning Chávez’s legacy and whether schools should honor controversial figures. The district launched its audit on retirees’ dependents amid a network dispute that temporarily disrupted health care services for thousands of retirees and their dependents. Retirees last month filed a class-action lawsuit against the district over healthcare plan changes in 2023 they say diluted their benefits. 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 is facing a lawsuit from retirees who claim the district unlawfully reduced promised healthcare benefits. District leaders say financial pressures forced the changes, while retirees argue the cuts broke long‑standing commitments and jeopardize their health coverage. The Trump administration shut down several high‑profile social media accounts linked to former Border Patrol official Gregory Bovino after he refused to turn them over following his retirement. Officials say the accounts were government property, ending a months‑long dispute over control of platforms that had drawn controversy for their aggressive immigration enforcement content. 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 is facing a lawsuit from retirees who claim the district unlawfully reduced promised healthcare benefits. District leaders say financial pressures forced the changes, while retirees argue the cuts broke long‑standing commitments and jeopardize their health coverage. The Trump administration shut down several high‑profile social media accounts linked to former Border Patrol official Gregory Bovino after he refused to turn them over following his retirement. Officials say the accounts were government property, ending a months‑long dispute over control of platforms that had drawn controversy for their aggressive immigration enforcement content. 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 and the local teachers union are paying for a program that has housed 20 families. The families are also offered classes and resources to help them get better jobs and more stability. The district says the program is boosting students' attendance, grades and overall wellbeing. Guests: Andrés Rodríguez, district liaison for students experiencing foster care and homelessness, Fresno Unified School District Lasherica Thornton, reporter, EdSource Read more from EdSource: Fresno school district, teachers union get families housed Education Beat is a weekly podcast hosted by EdSource's Zaidee Stavely and produced by Coby McDonald. Subscribe: Apple, Spotify, SoundCloud, YouTube

Fresno Unified trustee Keshia Thomas has retracted her 2022 claim that former Bullard High football coach Don Arax used the N‑word toward her son, telling a deposition, “I never said he called my son the N‑word,” despite earlier on‑record accusations. Arax, who was removed as coach in 2023, is now suing Thomas and the district for defamation. A 13-year-old Alabama teen knocked out his stepfather after the man allegedly attempted to strangle the teen’s mother during a domestic dispute in Foley, authorities say. Deputies report the stepfather then lunged at the teen with a bicycle, prompting the boy to punch him multiple times and render him unconscious; the stepfather was later arrested on charges including domestic violence strangulation. 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 trustee Keshia Thomas has retracted her 2022 claim that former Bullard High football coach Don Arax used the N‑word toward her son, telling a deposition, “I never said he called my son the N‑word,” despite earlier on‑record accusations. Arax, who was removed as coach in 2023, is now suing Thomas and the district for defamation. A 13-year-old Alabama teen knocked out his stepfather after the man allegedly attempted to strangle the teen’s mother during a domestic dispute in Foley, authorities say. Deputies report the stepfather then lunged at the teen with a bicycle, prompting the boy to punch him multiple times and render him unconscious; the stepfather was later arrested on charges including domestic violence strangulation. 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.

Tamara Norris joins Philip Teresi to share her thoughts on the FUSD cuts. Students and alumni at Roosevelt High are urging Fresno Unified to save the school’s only fashion design course, which is slated for possible elimination due to low enrollment of fewer than 20 students. They told the school board the program provides real‑world skills and shouldn’t be cut, while the district says a final decision will come in the next few weeks. 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.

Tamara Norris joins Philip Teresi to share her thoughts on the FUSD cuts. Students and alumni at Roosevelt High are urging Fresno Unified to save the school’s only fashion design course, which is slated for possible elimination due to low enrollment of fewer than 20 students. They told the school board the program provides real‑world skills and shouldn’t be cut, while the district says a final decision will come in the next few weeks. 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 governing board for the state’s third-largest school district will discuss eliminating more positions at Wednesday’s meeting, according to the meeting agenda. The 49 positions on the list are retirements or vacancies from classified positions, including 15 custodians, 14 nutrition services assistants and two bus drivers. Investigators contacted the Albuquerque homeowners to gather the home camera footage and information in an effort to track down William Neil McCasland, 68, who vanished without a trace from his home on Feb. 28, according to the Bernalillo County Sheriff’s Office. The attorney general relocated from a Washington apartment to a base in the area within the past month, according to people familiar with the situation. A new study shows that AI can identify the real people behind burner or pseudonymous accounts with surprising accuracy, posing a major threat to online anonymity. Large language models were able to deanonymize 68% of users in the test dataset — and when they did, the identifications were 90% accurate. Researchers from ETH Zurich, MATS, and Anthropic say AI can pull subtle “identity signals” from writing style, behavior patterns, and data matching, essentially breaking the long‑held assumption that burner accounts are safe. 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 trustees tabled a resolution that would have formally opposed the city’s SEDA (Southeast Development Area) plan, voting 4–3 to set it aside after a tense, hours‑long meeting. Board President Veva Islas blasted the plan as harmful to Fresno Unified and even warned Mayor Jerry Dyer that “threats from the mayor do not deter me,” while other trustees argued the issue falls outside the school board’s jurisdiction. 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 is moving forward with cutting more than 200 employee positions as the district faces a massive budget deficit—$77 million this year and a projected $59 million next year. The layoffs span teachers, classified staff, counselors, and support roles, driven largely by declining enrollment and attendance. Please Like, Comment and Follow 'Broeske & Musson' on all platforms: --- The ‘Broeske & Musson Podcast’ is available on the KMJNOW app, Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever else you listen to podcasts. --- ‘Broeske & Musson' Weekdays 9-11 AM Pacific on News/Talk 580 AM & 105.9 FM KMJ | Facebook | Podcast| X | - Everything KMJ KMJNOW App | Podcasts | Facebook | X | InstagramSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Fresno Unified is preparing to vote on cutting around 200 jobs as the district faces a $77 million budget shortfall, with another $59 million deficit projected next year. The proposed cuts affecting positions such as preschool teachers, counselors, nurses, and campus safety staff stem from declining enrollment and low attendance, according to district 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.

Fresno Unified is proposing about 200 layoffs to help close a $77 million budget deficit, with district leaders planning $39 million in staff cuts and reorganization. Superintendent Misty Her says the move is difficult but necessary, while the teachers union warns the cuts will harm students. The FCC has received hundreds of complaints after ABC aired Jimmy Kimmel’s segment joking about the killing of Charlie Kirk, with viewers calling the remarks insensitive and inappropriate. Critics accused ABC and Kimmel of making light of a politically charged tragedy, while the network has not commented on the backlash. 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.

Bob Nelson served as the leader of the Fresno Unified School District for seven years before becoming assistant professor in the Department of Educational Leadership at Fresno State. Fresno Unified trustees quietly doubled their own pay during a January meeting, using vague bylaw changes that didn’t disclose the new amounts all while retirees scrambled amid stalled healthcare negotiations and the district faces a $59 million deficit. Workers and union leaders blasted the move, saying frontline staff face cuts and layoffs even as board members boost their own compensation. Teachers, classified staff, and parents spoke out at a Fresno Unified board meeting, strongly opposing planned layoffs and job freezes. Classified workers warned the cuts would undermine classroom support, student transportation, and campus safety, putting schools and students at risk. 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.