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Chuy Gomez’ Message to Listeners
Aug 20, 2013 | Oaklandlocal.com | Eric K Arnold
Word spread quickly about popular DJ Jesus “Chuy” Gomez’ sudden firing from KMEL on Friday, a station where he had been employed since 1993. Gomez’ Facebook page quickly filled up with testimonials of support, which soon spread out into the broader social media landscape.
Davey-D, a former KMEL employee who was himself unceremoniously let go in 2001, noted in his popular blog that Gomez’ firing was part of a pattern of cost-cutting measures by KMEL’s parent company Clear Channel and rival company Cumulus Media which has impacted local radio, replacing local air personalities with syndicated programming originating elsewhere.
In an exclusive interview with Oakulture, Gomez expressed appreciation for the widespread support. >> READ MORE
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