Philip Teresi

A new interview with Benjamin Belnap, the inspector general overseeing the California High-Speed Rail Authority, warns that the state's high-speed rail project could face another major reduction if lawmakers do not address a looming funding gap. 

California Department of Public Health officials are warning that an unvaccinated traveler infected with measles rode multiple Amtrak trains and buses through California before being hospitalized, potentially exposing passengers in several counties. 

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Daily Buzz Question: California Congressman Mark Takano and Senator Bernie Sanders want to cut the standard American workweek from 40 hours to 32 hours. 

Three major news organizations, CNN, MS NOW, and Politico, have filed a lawsuit against the Trump Administration after being barred from the White House and having press credentials revoked. The outlets argue the action violates the First Amendment and improperly punishes them for their reporting.

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Philip Teresi and the Central California Food Bank team give us an update on the total and where to give after the show ends. 

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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.   

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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 have crossed a line he is unwilling to accept. 

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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 becomes difficult and expensive. 

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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.   

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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 debating issues such as regulation, safety, semiconductor exports, and national security. 

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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 and progressives.  

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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 of concerns about late-night crowds and what she described as the "volatility of the crowd" after bars close. Dimitrios Mastoras contends that lasting improvements require a broader nightlife-safety strategy focused on prevention, coordination, and crowd management, while local law-enforcement leaders maintain that strong police visibility remains an important crime deterrent. 

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