Fresno Mayor Jerry Dyer breaks his silence on education, blasting low test scores and throwing his full support behind superintendent candidate Dr. Eimear O’Brien. Now the pressure’s on—can Fresno Unified turn things around?

May 20th 2026  

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Fresno Mayor Jerry Dyer breaks his silence on education, blasting low test scores and throwing his full support behind superintendent candidate Dr. Eimear O&rsquo;Brien. Now the pressure&rsquo;s on&mdash;can Fresno Unified turn things around?
May 20th 2026&nbsp;&nbsp;
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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!

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!