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Free PBS live stream in the works, distributor said
A free live stream of PBS programming is in the works and could made available through an app soon, an executive with the syndicator said.
Exclusive: Mike Bloomberg spends $1 million on TV ads in Sacramento
Presidential candidate Mike Bloomberg has spent $1 million to air advertisements on six Sacramento TV channels, according to documents reviewed by The Desk.
TV gossip site FTV Live blocked for California readers; owner blames new privacy laws
The "TMZ of Local TV News" has been blocked for California readers thanks to a new consumer privacy law, the site's main editor says.
AT&T TV becomes first major service pulled from Roku platform
The specifics of AT&T's deal with Roku aren't clear, but the telecom giant said it's working on a new agreement with Roku and hope to resolve this soon.
Hearst ends dispute with AT&T, bringing channels back to DirecTV
Hearst Television has restored more than three dozen local channels to AT&T-owned pay television platforms after a two-day long dispute over retransmission fees.
Fire causes minor damage at KCRA studios in Sacramento
A small fire drew a large response from Sacramento firefighters at the main studios of KCRA-TV over the weekend.
Trump could start a war via Twitter — and the social network is OK with that
Twitter's own decision not to enforce its terms of service means it could be the first social network used to facilitate an international war.
Streaming service NewsOn loses Disney-owned local news broadcasts
Disney, a launch partner of the NewsOn app, has pulled its eight channels from the service.
Hearst pulls channels from DirecTV, AT&T as negotiations continue
Local stations in as many as three dozens communities have been dropped from AT&T-owned pay TV platforms, including DirecTV.
California lawmaker expressed concern over proposed Gatehouse, Gannett merger
A California lawmaker said the proposed merger should be reconsidered by the DOJ because it could lead to drastic layoffs.
Next-generation broadcast TV tuners to be released in coming weeks
A new generation of broadcast television technology will soon be released to consumers.
Federal judge blocks “gig economy” rule for truckers, but not journalists
A federal judge in California has temporarily blocked part of a new law that codifies a test determining whether a worker is an employee or a freelancer.