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Fresno Unified is facing ongoing deficits, staff reductions, and contentious financial decisions, district leaders would likely welcome an extra $5 million today. The piece from GVWire uses that figure to question past spending priorities and highlight the difficult financial environment now facing the district.

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Jacob Coxon, a researcher who worked at both OpenAI and Anthropic, resigned from the AI industry because he believes companies are moving too aggressively toward powerful AI systems that may exceed humanity's ability to control them. His warnings received added attention because current Anthropic researchers publicly acknowledged that existential AI risk is a genuine concern and that major technical safety challenges remain unsolved. 

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Several European governments investigating matters related to Jeffrey Epstein have requested help from the U.S. Department of Justice but say they have not yet received the cooperation they sought. European officials warn that access to U.S.-held evidence may be critical to their inquiries, while the DOJ maintains that it remains committed to assisting legitimate investigations. 

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A proposal by Donald Trump during the Republican National Committee's first national midterm convention in Dallas. A $5,000 payment promised to every American adult if Republicans retain control of both the U.S. House of Representatives and the U.S. Senate in the November 2026 midterm elections.

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The Washington Post reports that while the ceremony celebrated the sacrifice of 9/11 victims and rescuers, it was also notable because Donald Trump repeated a disputed story about being removed from a potentially dangerous building near Ground Zero after the attacks. The claim has been questioned for years, and its repetition during a major anniversary event renewed scrutiny of the president's account. 

A disruptive passenger allegedly launched into a racist and homophobic tirade, assaulted fellow travelers, and forced an American Airlines flight to divert to Baltimore. Crew members and passengers ultimately restrained him with zip ties and duct tape until authorities could take him into custody. The incident highlights the ongoing challenge airlines face in dealing with violent or unruly behavior at 30,000 feet. 

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Fresno Unified School District's Chief Financial Officer, Patrick Jensen, is urging families to keep students in school and avoid pulling them out for vacations or other nonessential reasons, warning that absenteeism hurts both student learning and the district's finances.

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Mayor Jerry Dyer checks in with Philip Teresi as the news breaks of the passing of Former Fresno Police Chief Ed Winchester. Mayor Dyer shares some of his fondest moments of the former Chief including the advice he his former mentor gave him before taking the job of Chief of Police in 2001. 

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

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Philip Teresi sits down with Froy Garza, Executive Director of the VA Central California Health Care System. Garza shares stories of visiting the VA with both his father & grandfather, how his VA is different from his fathers VA and what the goals are moving into 2027. 

VACCHCS earned a Five-Star CMS rating, improving from four stars in 2025 and becoming the only five-star hospital in the Central Valley. The designation places the Fresno VA among the highest-rated hospitals in the nation for quality, safety, patient experience, and effectiveness of care.

If you are a Vet, or know one, who has not enrolled for the their benefits, the VA is hosting a virtual town hall with more information about enrollment.  

Upcoming VA Virtual Town Hall Events

https://www.va.gov/central-california-health-care/events/ 

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Philip Teresi taps in with KKOB’s Brandon Vogt for reaction from the Land of Enchantment after President Trump sparked controversy about renaming the state. Trump posted  on multiple social media memes and images suggesting that the state of New Mexico should be renamed “New America.” 

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