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.
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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.
Chris Burrous, former “Good Day Sacramento” reporter, dies at 43
Chris Burrous, the weekend morning news anchor at KTLA-TV, passed away Thursday evening, his employer announced on Twitter.
Report: California congressman granted newspaper interview on condition of location at Fox station
A California congressman blackballed his local newspaper for more than a year before acquiescing to a short, 20-minute interview with a single reporter in early February 2018.
Reuters digital journalists worried after company slashes website support staff
Journalists are worried they may be fired next year after the company recently moved to eliminate many positions from its technical support staff for Reuters.com.
Dominick Brascia, former Sacramento radio producer, dies at 61
Dominick Brascia, a former actor and Sacramento-area radio show producer who recently found himself on both ends of a child sex abuse scandal, has died.
WBUR’s “On Point” apologizes after hoax caller makes racist comments during broadcast
A nationally-distributed public radio show has apologized after an apparent hoaxster made racist comments during a call-in segment on Thursday.
Nexstar could sell WGN America as part of Tribune Media acquisition
What will happen to WGN America, one of the first superstations in the United States, after Nexstar acquires Tribune? No one is certain.
Staff at Seattle news station admonished over video of dead body
Newsroom staff at a Seattle-based television station were admonished recently by the station’s news director after video of a dead body was broadcast.
Sinclair Broadcasting fired young reporter after cancer diagnosis
A 22-year-old reporter’s contract with Sinclair Broadcasting was abruptly terminated while she was undergoing treatment for bone cancer, according to a newspaper report.
What’s new on Netflix and Hulu in December 2018
Here’s a no-nonsense list of what’s new across the major streaming platforms — Netflix and Hulu — for December 2018. NETFLIX (Arrivals) December 1 8 Mile Astro Boy Battle The Big Lebowski Bride of Chucky Christine Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs Crossroads: One Two Jaga Friday Friday After Next The Great British Baking Show: Masterclass: Season 5 Masterclasses Hellboy The Last Dragon Man vs Wild with Sunny Leone: Season 1 The Man Who Knew Too Little Meet Joe Black Memories of the Alhambra My Bloody Valentine Next Friday Reindeer Games Seven Pounds Shaun of the Dead Terminator Salvation December 2 The Lobster December 3 Blue Planet II: Season 1 Hero Mask The Sound of Your Heart: Reboot Season 2 December 4 District 9 December 6 Happy: Season 1 December 7 5 Star Christmas The American Meme Bad Blood Dogs … Read more