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Former KTLA news anchor Chris Burrous died from meth toxicity, coroner says
Burrous was laid to rest last month at a ceremony on what would have been his 44th birthday.
SiriusXM quietly adds Pandora-powered channels to app, online radio service
Satellite radio giant SiriusXM has quietly added around 100 new web-only channels that are powered by Pandora, the streaming radio platform it acquired earlier this month.
One month later, still more questions than answers into anchor Chris Burrous’ death
Authorities have released no new information into the death of a beloved Los Angeles news anchor.
Newspapers sue Sacramento sheriff for refusing to release records
Two California newspapers have sued Sacramento County Sheriff Scott Jones for refusing to comply with a public records request.
As Netflix raises prices, Hulu lowers ad-supported subscription cost
Hulu has dropped the price of its advertisement-supported subscription as rival offerings warn of impending rate hikes to cover the cost of licensing content.
Sinclair launches over-the-top streaming solution STIRR
Sinclair Broadcasting has entered into the crowded streaming TV market with a new service that brings free local programming and other content to consumers over the Internet.
Tribune preparing for “long battle” in dispute against Spectrum
Tribune Media is prepared to drag out its fight with Charter Communications over programming fees as long as necessary, an executive said in an interview this week.
Spectrum customers lose access to Tribune stations as carriage negotiations continue
Tribune Media has pulled several stations from Charter Communications-owned Spectrum TV following a temporary reprieve during negotiations over retransmission rights.
Pirate radio operators get reprieve as FCC braces for impending shutdown
The FCC said most of its operations will be suspended by the end of the week as lawmakers continue a standoff with the president over federal funding initiatives.
California NBC stations to produce, simulcast new lifestyle show
Three NBC-owned stations will jointly produce a new lifestyle and entertainment program that aims to highlight the best sights, businesses and events throughout California.
Exclusive: Former Sacramento radio producer was subject of criminal investigation before death
Dominick Brascia, a Montana radio show host who previously worked as a producer on "Armstrong & Getty," was the subject of a criminal sex assault case in Los Angeles before his death.
Tribune, Charter impasse over carriage could mean station blackout on January 1
Tribune is warning that many stations, including KTLA, PIX 11 and CW Portland, could be pulled from Spectrum TV after negotiations with Charter have not yielded a new contract.