Ballot Coverage: The 2026 California Showdown

FAIR Plan Shock: Korsgaden On Soaring Rates

California homeowners are bracing for a massive FAIR Plan rate hike, with some premiums soaring up to 200% while others drop dramatically. Insurance Commissioner candidate Stacy Korsgaden joins the show to break down who gets hit hardest and what it means for your wallet. May 22nd 2026   ---  Please Like, Comment and Follow 'The Ray Appleton Show' on all platforms:   ---    'The Ray Appleton Show’ is available on the KMJNOW app, Apple [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ray-appleton/id1067973515] Podcasts, Spotify [https://open.spotify.com/show/45yqwGbFrbBtYvarq5Ko4k], YouTube or wherever else you listen to podcasts.    ---  'The Ray Appleton Show’   Weekdays 11 AM -2 PM Pacific on News/Talk 580 AM & 105.9 KMJ    | Website [https://www.kmjnow.com/ray-appleton/]  | Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/ray.appleton.10/] | Podcast [https://omny.fm/shows/ray-appleton] |   -  Everything KMJ [https://www.kmjnow.com/]   KMJNOW App [https://apps.apple.com/us/app/kmj-580/id864880494] | Podcasts [https://www.kmjnow.com/podcasts-3/] | Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/kmjnow] | X [https://twitter.com/kmjnow] | Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/kmjnow]  See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.

Dyer Erupts Over Test Scores

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   ---  Please Like, Comment and Follow 'The Ray Appleton Show' on all platforms:   ---    'The Ray Appleton Show’ is available on the KMJNOW app, Apple [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ray-appleton/id1067973515] Podcasts, Spotify [https://open.spotify.com/show/45yqwGbFrbBtYvarq5Ko4k], YouTube or wherever else you listen to podcasts.    ---  'The Ray Appleton Show’   Weekdays 11 AM -2 PM Pacific on News/Talk 580 AM & 105.9 KMJ    | Website [https://www.kmjnow.com/ray-appleton/]  | Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/ray.appleton.10/] | Podcast [https://omny.fm/shows/ray-appleton] |   -  Everything KMJ [https://www.kmjnow.com/]   KMJNOW App [https://apps.apple.com/us/app/kmj-580/id864880494] | Podcasts [https://www.kmjnow.com/podcasts-3/] | Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/kmjnow] | X [https://twitter.com/kmjnow] | Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/kmjnow]  See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.

McClintock Sounds Off On Trump & CA Governor Race

Congressman Tom McClintock joins the show to break down Trump’s approval rating and the high-stakes California governor race. May 20th 2026   ---  Please Like, Comment and Follow 'The Ray Appleton Show' on all platforms:   ---    'The Ray Appleton Show’ is available on the KMJNOW app, Apple [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ray-appleton/id1067973515] Podcasts, Spotify [https://open.spotify.com/show/45yqwGbFrbBtYvarq5Ko4k], YouTube or wherever else you listen to podcasts.    ---  'The Ray Appleton Show’   Weekdays 11 AM -2 PM Pacific on News/Talk 580 AM & 105.9 KMJ    | Website [https://www.kmjnow.com/ray-appleton/]  | Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/ray.appleton.10/] | Podcast [https://omny.fm/shows/ray-appleton] |   -  Everything KMJ [https://www.kmjnow.com/]   KMJNOW App [https://apps.apple.com/us/app/kmj-580/id864880494] | Podcasts [https://www.kmjnow.com/podcasts-3/] | Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/kmjnow] | X [https://twitter.com/kmjnow] | Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/kmjnow]  See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.

Bianco Torches Hilton's Campaign

A bitter GOP showdown explodes as Sheriff Chad Bianco torches rival Steve Hilton, demanding he drop out and calling his campaign a “full-blown lie.” May 20th 2026   ---  Please Like, Comment and Follow 'The Ray Appleton Show' on all platforms:   ---    'The Ray Appleton Show’ is available on the KMJNOW app, Apple [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ray-appleton/id1067973515] Podcasts, Spotify [https://open.spotify.com/show/45yqwGbFrbBtYvarq5Ko4k], YouTube or wherever else you listen to podcasts.    ---  'The Ray Appleton Show’   Weekdays 11 AM -2 PM Pacific on News/Talk 580 AM & 105.9 KMJ    | Website [https://www.kmjnow.com/ray-appleton/]  | Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/ray.appleton.10/] | Podcast [https://omny.fm/shows/ray-appleton] |   -  Everything KMJ [https://www.kmjnow.com/]   KMJNOW App [https://apps.apple.com/us/app/kmj-580/id864880494] | Podcasts [https://www.kmjnow.com/podcasts-3/] | Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/kmjnow] | X [https://twitter.com/kmjnow] | Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/kmjnow]  See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.

Court Ruling Shakes Caleb Quick Case

A shocking turn in the Caleb Quick case— the accused teenage getaway driver will stay in the juvenile system with no bail… but what does this decision mean for justice? May 19th 2026   ---  Please Like, Comment and Follow 'The Ray Appleton Show' on all platforms:   ---    'The Ray Appleton Show’ is available on the KMJNOW app, Apple [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ray-appleton/id1067973515] Podcasts, Spotify [https://open.spotify.com/show/45yqwGbFrbBtYvarq5Ko4k], YouTube or wherever else you listen to podcasts.    ---  'The Ray Appleton Show’   Weekdays 11 AM -2 PM Pacific on News/Talk 580 AM & 105.9 KMJ    | Website [https://www.kmjnow.com/ray-appleton/]  | Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/ray.appleton.10/] | Podcast [https://omny.fm/shows/ray-appleton] |   -  Everything KMJ [https://www.kmjnow.com/]   KMJNOW App [https://apps.apple.com/us/app/kmj-580/id864880494] | Podcasts [https://www.kmjnow.com/podcasts-3/] | Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/kmjnow] | X [https://twitter.com/kmjnow] | Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/kmjnow]    See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.