FEEDING FAMILIES FUND DRIVE: The Final Push

Philip Teresi and the Central California Food Bank team give us an update on the total and where to give after the show ends.  https://www.ccfoodbank.org/garmatch Please Like, Comment and Follow 'Philip Teresi on KMJ' on all platforms: ---     Philip Teresi on KMJ is available on the KMJNOW ap…

PHYSICAL MUSIC: CDs and Vinyl Making A Surprising Comeback

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

KARL ROVE_ Why I'm Voting for a Texas Democrat

This Wall Street Journal opinion essay was written by longtime Republican strategist Karl Rove, one of the architects of modern Texas Republican politics. In a surprising move, Rove explains why he plans to support a Democrat in a Texas race, arguing that some elements within the Republican Party h…

BUDGETS: City Leaders Say the Fresno is Becoming “Captive” to Software Vendors

During a budget hearing, Fresno City Manager Georgeanne White said the city has become effectively “captive” to software vendors because modern government operations depend on proprietary systems that must be continually updated and licensed. Once cities adopt those platforms, switching away become…

PROTEST: Student Suspended For Bringing Coffee To Class

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

WHITE HOUSE: OpenAI and Nvidia CEOs expected at Trump-Xi State Dinner

The ABC News report says Sam Altman, Huang, and Tim Cook are expected to attend President Trump's state dinner for Xi Jinping. Their presence reflects the growing importance of AI in U.S.-China relations, as both countries compete for leadership in artificial intelligence while simultaneously debat…

FLOCK CAMERAS: Rare Bipartisan Opposition From Both Sides Increasing

The Wall Street Journal reports that one of the few issues currently uniting Americans across the political spectrum is opposition to Flock Safety's AI-powered license plate reader cameras. What began as scattered local complaints has grown into a nationwide backlash involving both conservatives an…

TOWER DISTRICT: Will More Police Make Tower District Safer

The ABC30 report highlights how higher fuel prices are affecting both everyday drivers and local charitable organizations throughout Fresno and the broader Central Valley.  According to Police Chief Mindy Casto, the department has expanded staffing in the Tower District since around 2024 because o…

EDUCATION: UC Regents Reopen Debate Over Bringing Back The SAT

The University of California Board of Regents has begun its first major public discussion about whether to restore standardized testing in admissions, as new data show declining performance in introductory math courses while other measures of student success remain relatively strong.  Day 1 of Yea…

FOSTER-CARE: Christian Bale's 18-Year Foster-Care Dream Becomes Reality

The California Legislature and Gov. Gavin Newsom have enacted a new law requiring advertisers to clearly tell consumers when advertisements prominently feature AI-generated performers rather than real people. The law, SB 1050, takes effect on January 1, 2027. Christian Bale, his wife Sandra "Sibi"…