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SiriusXM integrates Pandora into streaming application, online listening service
SiriusXM is rolling out a new feature that gives some customers access to deeper integration with its sister-streaming company Pandora
Nexstar channels go dark on DirecTV, AT&T U-Verse
The blackout impacts KRON-TV in San Francisco as well as channels in Bakersfield and Fresno.
Fake Santa Monica news site prompts real response from Angels over Tyler Skaggs death
A fake Santa Monica-oriented news website has pulled an article about pitcher Tyler Skaggs after claiming the player died from an overdose.
Nephew of FOX40’s Dennis Shanahan found after going dark during hike
Police are searching for Andrew Shanahan, the nephew of FOX40's Dennis Shanahan, after officials say he went missing during a hike on Sunday.
AT&T makes $500,000 to not-for-profit broadcast streamer Locast
AT&T gave startup TV service Locast a $500,000 donation less than four weeks after announcing the provider would be offered on U-Verse & DirecTV.
Sacramento’s KXTV hires Jill Manuel to lead newsroom efforts
A Chicago-area media expert with previous television news experience has been tapped to lead the newsroom at Sacramento's ABC10.
San Francisco ABC station helped Trump campaign build e-mail list
KGO-TV was one of several stations that reported on a so-called "digital birthday card" created by the GOP for Trump's birthday.
KXTV losing digital-focused news director at end of month
Samantha Cohen, the news director at Sacramento's ABC affiliate, will be leaving the station at the end of the month, according to numerous reports.
Access Sacramento hiring teens, young adults for youth media project
One of Sacramento's public access channels is asking local youth to create news reports for its channel and websites — and the company is willing to pay them for their efforts.
Why parents should think twice about tracking apps for their kids
Tracking apps carry privacy and numerous other risks for children. Parents should think twice before buying them for their kids.
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Joel Michael Reynolds
Money laundering charge added to case of indicted San Diego media executive
A former San Diego TV executive received a new criminal charge of money laundering on Tuesday in connection with a college admissions scandal.
Missouri TV station to be acquired by rival newspaper company, creating near monopoly on news
A newspaper's acquisition of a small TV station in Missouri create a rare regional monopoly where a single broadcast operation owns all local stations.