Ray Appleton
Ray Appleton
Playlist by Ray AppletonRay 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 v…3,578 clip(s) in playlist
Driving The Debate: Fresno’s New Roads Report
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 --- Please Like, Comment and Follow 'The Ray Appleton Show' on all platforms: --- 'The Ray App…
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Back On The Ballot: The Measure C Battle Continues
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 --- Please Like, Comment and Follow '…
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REEDLEY & ROAD TAX: Mayor Matthew Tuttle reacts to the Better Roads initiative landing on the ballot
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
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"
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
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
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
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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LABRON VS. BILLIONAIRES TAX: Dems endorse controversial tax and Labron James is caught in the middle
Labron James is fleeing Los Angeles for Philly but he may not escape the possible "billionaires' tax" which has been officially endorsed by the California Democrat party. John Gerardi says it's virtually a slam dunk that the left will keep imposing more taxes on the state's wealthiest residents.
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PROSECUTE FAUCI? US Attorney General to-be Todd Blanche may go after the "COVID Czar"
Dr. Anthony Fauci has not been prosecuted (yet) by Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche, though Republican lawmakers are pushing for a congressional contempt citation against him. John Gerardi puts on his lawyer hat and breaks down the case.
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