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Ray Appleton

Ray Appleton began his radio career in Fresno in 1969. That career has taken him from Fresno to London and back. He has been a part of the KMJ team since 1987 and continues to share his thoughts and viewpoints with his very large and loyal audience weekdays from 11am-2pm on Central California’s News Talk 580 and 105.9 KMJ!

Latest Episodes:

TAMI BROWN RODRIGUEZ : Fighting Back Against Online Grooming Aug 12, 2026

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Tami Brown Rodriguez of Untrafficked exposes how predators use apps and technology to groom and traffic children, and what parents need to know to protect them.

August 12th 2026

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ASSEMBLYMAN DAVID TANGIPA: Exposing California's Capitol Chaos Aug 12, 2026

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ASM David Tangipa joins the show to break down California’s proposed billionaire tax and the latest dysfunction spilling out of the State Capitol.

August 12th 2026

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JOHN GERARDI: Analyzing the scathing new report about the Better Roads, Safer Streets act Aug 11, 2026

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Guest host John Gerardi breaks down the Better Roads, Safe Streets report released today and what it means for Fresno County as the Board of Supervisors reviews its findings.

August 11th 2026

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BACK ON THE BALLOT: The battle over the Better Roads, Safer Streets Act takes a turn Aug 10, 2026

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After Governor Gavin Newsom signed AB 1923, Fresno County voters will decide the future of the Measure C replacement transportation tax in November, setting up a high-stakes battle over local transportation funding and government control.

August 10th 2026

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REEDLEY & ROAD TAX: Mayor Matthew Tuttle reacts to the Better Roads initiative landing on the ballot Aug 07, 2026

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Numbers matter to Reedley Mayor Matthew Tuttle. He tells Blake Taylor how the 30-year roads tax might affect his hometown.

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SHERIFF JOHN ZANONI: Crime and (lack of) punishment in soft-on-crime California Aug 06, 2026

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Fresno County's top cop gives his take on the revolving door for criminals in California. Prop. 36 passed overwhelmingly but Gov. Newsom refuses to fund it.

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DAVID TANGIPA: Measure C roads tax gut & amend maneuver is "unprecedented and discriminatory" Aug 06, 2026

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Newly-crowned Assembly Minority Whip David Tangipa joins Clint Olivier to discuss the latest controversial developments with the Measure C roads tax in Fresno County.

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DIANE PEARCE: the Measure C roads tax is pitting Republican versus Republican Aug 05, 2026

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Clovis Mayor Pro Tem Diane Pearce joins Blake Taylor to respond to accusations by her fellow GOP Councilmembers. Did Ashley Swearengin LIE to KMJ listeners?

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DAVID TANGIPA: The Valley Assemblyman discusses the GOP shakeup in Sacramento, plus ex-Leader Flora's shady activities Aug 04, 2026

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Assemblyman David Tangipa discusses his new role as GOP Minority Whip. Ex-Assembly Leader Heath Flora was reportedly cheating on his wife with not one, but two women and spending a lot of campaign cash carousing.

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CLOVIS UNIFIED UNIONIZING? John invokes the ghost of Doc Buchanan as CUSD debates unionization Aug 04, 2026

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Unionization makes sense in some circumstances, but NOT when it comes to public schools says guest host John Gerardi. Plus, the latest terrible headlines at FUSD. If it weren't tragic, it would be hilarious!

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