Philip Teresi

Today is Equal Pay Day, marking how far into the new year that a woman must work to be equal to what a man was paid the previous year. A group of California lawmakers, led by Assembly GOP Leader James Gallagher and Assm. Kevin Kiley, attempted to move forward with AB 1638, which would suspend the state fuel tax for 6 months and transfer funds from CA's General Fund to cover any shortfalls. It failed in a 18-39 with several valley legislators choosing not to vote. As a result of Sacramento letting us down, Congressman David Valadao led the entire CA House Republican Delegation in a letter to Gov. Newsom requesting that he suspend the gas tax for 6 months. Valadao references the state's projected $31b budget surplus to manage any lost revenue. Fresno City Councilmember Mike Karbassi joins the show to discuss the fallout of leaked documents that detailed a $600k fraud scheme currently under investigation by the FBI. Councilmember Arias claims it was public record information but the council could decide if it falls under the "snitches get stiches" rule. Considering today's Daily Buzz Question about potentially banning gang members at Fashion Fair. 

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Trending Topics at 5 o'clock. Tom Brady ain't leaving. Cold showers, hot saunas and sound frequencies to treat stress? A feel-good father-son story. 

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If you're looking for a deal at the pump, industry insiders recommend fueling up on Mondays or Tuesdays. Ride share and delivery services will add a temporary fuel fee of 35-55 cents per charge to offset rising gas prices. Ukraine voted on an image for a new postage stamp. The overwhelming winner was, "Russian warship, go **** yourself." Country icon, Dolly Parton, has politely withdrawn her name from consideration for the 2021 inductees into the Rock n Roll Hall of Fame. 

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We'll miss you, Joseph. Bakersfield Police and the CHP conducted a targeted operation over the weekend to catch illegal street racers. In all, they issued 65 citations, 18 vehicles impounded, 7 DUI arrests, 2 reckless driving arrests and 1 outstanding warrant arrest. Christopher Gabriel of KMJ's Morning News joins the show to discuss the Cavinder Twins decision to enter the transfer portal and leave the Fresno State Womens Basketball team. The CA Dept. of Alcohol Beverage Control, working with 50 local law enforcement agencies, conducted "Operation Shoulder Tap" to target adults purchasing alcohol for minors. 170 were cited statewide, including 12 in Fresno Co. 

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After the statewide mask mandates for schools expired Saturday, students could return for the first time maskless to school today. Listeners comment. The average price per gallon of unleaded gas is now $4.43, up 22% in two weeks. If you're looking for a deal, industry insiders recommend fueling up on Mondays or Tuesdays. 

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Trending Topics at 5 o'clock. Spring Forward! An excited lottery winner gets his winnings wrong. Opening up old moon rocks. 

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None of the candidates in the recall election of Gov. Gavin Newsom will be running against him in the general election in November. Listeners comment. 

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Listener love. A father/son duo has been arrested for hundreds of thousands of dollars worth of copper wire theft and associated damages in Kern Co. Mayor Jerry Dyer joined the California Public Utilities Commission on behalf of city councilmembers and residents to call out PG&E on proposed 22% rate hikes. “We are #2 in poverty in the state of California and these absorbent PG&E rates cannot be sustained,” said Dyer. The show takes a dark turn. Listeners comment. 

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Kicking it off with the Buzz Question about Ukraine's ability to defend itself against the Russian invasion. As the violent assault on Ukraine continues, even Russian State TV talking heads are pleading with Putin to end the "special military operation." They site sanctions that are destabilizing Russia's economy to a point that "might be even more difficult than it was for the Soviet Union from 1945 until the 1960s." When asked about Russia's invasion of Ukraine at a stop in Romania, Vice President Harris said, “We have been clear that any intentional attack or targeting of civilians is a war crime. Period.” Disney is the latest to pull out of Russia. It started with the release of new movies and now includes content and product licensing, Disney Cruise Line activities, National Geographic magazine and tours, local content productions and linear channels. They will continue to pay employees. 

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The Russian warship that attacked Snake Island in a video that's become a symbol of Ukrainian defiance, has been destroyed. It was lured closer to shore by a smaller Ukrainian vessel where a hidden missile battery lit it up. A famous Black filmmaker was detained at gunpoint by police at a Bank of America in Atlanta after the teller mistook him for a bank robber when he asked for his $12k cash withdrawal to be discreet. Congressmen David Valadao joins the show to discuss his recent trip with a group of House Republicans to Del Rio, Texas last week, where they received briefings from Border Patrol Agents and toured the Del Rio International Port of Entry. When asked about Trump's comments on Putin, Rep. Kevin McCarthy said, “I do not think anything’s savvy or genius about Putin. I think Putin is evil. He’s a dictator. And I think he’s murdering people right now.” 

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