Philip Teresi

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BILLIONAIRE TAX: Extortion, Threats & Intimidation Sep 15, 2026

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Internal union investigations found evidence that Dave Regan, the labor leader behind California's billionaire tax campaign, used threats and intimidation while seeking support for Proposition 40. Regan denies the allegations and claims he is being targeted because of his advocacy for the measure. The controversy adds another layer of conflict to an already bitter battle over one of California's highest-profile ballot initiatives.

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NEWSOM: Ex-Chief of Staff Sentencing & Nonprofit Travel Funds Sep 15, 2026

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Former Newsom chief of staff Dana Williamson, who pleaded guilty to fraud, tax, and false-statement charges in a major political corruption case, is seeking to postpone her Sept. 17 sentencing after undergoing surgery. Because the court filings have been sealed for medical privacy reasons, the exact nature of the health issue remains unknown.

A federal investigation involving Gavin Newsom is reportedly examining the California State Protocol Foundation, a nonprofit organization that helps pay for the governor's international travel and official protocol-related activities. The report is based on subpoenas reviewed by the San Francisco Standard.

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VANDALIZED: Charlie Kirk Memorial Statue Painted Red Sep 15, 2026

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A memorial statue honoring late conservative activist Charlie Kirk was vandalized with red spray paint just days after it was unveiled outside the headquarters of Turning Point USA (TPUSA) in the Phoenix area. Police are investigating the incident.

The Fox News article centers on juror Paula Devlin's statement that members of the jury viewed the Lindsay Clancy trial as an opportunity to help prevent similar tragedies and improve awareness of women's mental health. The comments drew criticism from legal analysts who argue jurors should base verdicts solely on the facts and law of the case, not on potential social outcomes. Meanwhile, the mistrial leaves prosecutors to decide whether Clancy will face a second trial.

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HOMELESS AID: California’s Failure to Help Its Most Fragile Population Sep 15, 2026

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Federal authorities have arrested a California man accused of orchestrating a scheme in which homeless individuals on Los Angeles' Skid Row were allegedly paid to sign ballot petitions using the stolen identities of registered voters. Callers check in with their experiences with homeless programs.

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KAMALA: Newsom’s POTUS Pullout...if Harris Runs Sep 15, 2026

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Gavin Newsom Newsom tells Jake Tapper his intentions for 2028 if Kamala Harris decides to run for the Presidency.

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SUSPENDED: Entire Socal High School Football Team Forced To Forfeit Sep 15, 2026

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An entire high school football team in Southern California has been suspended for one week and will be forced to forfeit its next game after school officials determined players engaged in unsportsmanlike conduct following a rivalry victory.

Jeffrey Pribble, the head football coach and a PE teacher at Tracy High School, was arrested after students allegedly found a cellphone recording inside a locker room while they were changing. The students alerted school staff, police launched an investigation, and Pribble was subsequently arrested and placed on leave while criminal and administrative investigations continue.

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FRESNO UNIFIED: Defamation Case Against Fresno Trustee Is Headed To Trial Sep 15, 2026

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A defamation lawsuit involving Fresno Unified School District Trustee Keshia Thomas and former Bullard High School football coach Don Arax is moving toward a jury trial after mediation efforts failed to produce a settlement.

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NEW LAWS: Bill Blocking ‘Addictive’ Social Media Features for Children Signed Sep 15, 2026

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Gavin Newsom signed AB 1709, a California law that bars social media companies from offering features such as infinite scrolling, autoplay, and algorithm-driven feeds to users under 16. Supporters say it will help reduce social media addiction among children, while critics warn it could create privacy and free-speech concerns and may face legal challenges.

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AI APOCALYPSE: CEO’s Call for Slowdown, Trump Says Keep Going Sep 15, 2026

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A public debate is emerging between leading AI developers and the Trump administration over how quickly artificial intelligence should advance and whether stronger safeguards are needed. Sam Altman, CEO of OpenAI, joined other industry leaders in calling for a slower pace of AI development, while President Donald Trump argued that the benefits of AI will outweigh the risks and warned against overregulation.

Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei is calling for the AI industry to slow the development of increasingly powerful artificial intelligence systems. The warning comes shortly after former Anthropic researcher Jacob Coxon resigned and criticized both Anthropic and OpenAI, arguing that AI companies are moving too aggressively toward increasingly powerful systems without sufficient safeguards.

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ROGER ROCKAS: Come From Away with Mark Standriff Sep 12, 2026

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Come From Away tells the true story of what happened after the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks, when U.S. airspace was suddenly closed and 38 international flights were diverted to the small town of Gander, Newfoundland, Canada. Nearly 7,000 stranded passengers, known locally as the "come from aways," found themselves unexpectedly welcomed by a community of about 10,000 residents.

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