Philip Teresi

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NO MOVEMENT OF GOODS DAY: Diesel Prices Are Squeezing Agriculture And Trucking Sep 22, 2026

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According to Nisei Farmers League, rising diesel prices are becoming a major concern for California farmers and truckers, prompting the Fresno-based organization to propose an October 1 "No Movement of Goods Day" to highlight the growing cost of producing and transporting food.

California is beginning the process of prohibiting insurers from considering a driver's marital status when setting auto insurance rates. Ricardo Lara argues that premiums should reflect driving behavior and risk, not personal circumstances such as being married, single, divorced, or widowed. If approved, the change could take effect by July 2027.

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TECH: U.S. Proposes AI Incident Alert System With China Sep 22, 2026

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The Associated Press article highlights what it describes as a political contradiction for President Donald Trump: he frequently labels Democrats as “communists” and warns about Communist influence in American politics, while simultaneously preparing an elaborate state visit for Chinese President Xi Jinping, the leader of the world's most powerful communist government.

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PRIVATIZATION: Fresno County Library Privatization Faces Long Odds Sep 22, 2026

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Fresnoland reports that while Fresno County continues studying library privatization and could receive a formal presentation in October, the proposal currently lacks sufficient support on the Board of Supervisors. Public opposition is growing, key supervisors remain undecided, and supporters face a difficult path to securing the four votes required to privatize the county's library system.

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SERVICES: Veterans Stand Down Event with Deb Riordan Sep 21, 2026

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Deb Riordan, President and Cristofer Thrailkill sit down with Philp Teresi with information about the upcoming Veterans Stand Down event. The gathering brings together over 40 service providers such as the DMV, VA services, Central California Legal Services, Employment Development Department of CA, Fresno County Veteran Service Office, Social Security, AMVETS and the Fresno Superior Court will be present to help.

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CALIFORNIA HIGH-SPEED RAIL: Watchdog Warns Funding Could Shrink Project Sep 21, 2026

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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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PRESS BAN: CNN, MS NOW, and Politico Sue Trump Administration Sep 21, 2026

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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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FEEDING FAMILIES FUND DRIVE: The Final Push Sep 19, 2026

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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.

https://www.ccfoodbank.org/garmatch

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PHYSICAL MUSIC: CDs and Vinyl Making A Surprising Comeback Sep 19, 2026

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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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KARL ROVE_ Why I'm Voting for a Texas Democrat Sep 19, 2026

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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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BUDGETS: City Leaders Say the Fresno is Becoming “Captive” to Software Vendors Sep 19, 2026

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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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