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Former Sacramento TV helicopter pilot killed in Hawaii crash
Paul Matero, 69, was named as the pilot of a Safari Helicopters aircraft that crashed last week on the Hawaiian island of Kauai.
As one California newspaper closes, another warns it will stop publishing
As one newspaper closes up shop, the publisher of California's oldest weekly says his newspaper will soon do the same.
Philo: A powerful — and cheap — online alternative to traditional cable
Philo serves up more than 50 top-rated cable channels over the Internet for a low $20 a month.
Broadcast networks, Fox News most-watched TV channels of 2019
The "big four" over-the-air television networks were the most-watched TV channels in 2019, according to Nielsen data.
Don Imus, former radio broadcaster, dead at 79
Don Imus, a popular New York City morning radio show personality and former television broadcaster, has died at the age of 79.
CNN falls behind Hallmark Channel in holiday ratings battle
CNN fell to fourth place in the ratings last week, falling behind Fox News, MSNBC and the holiday-themed Hallmark Channel.
Report: Comcast in “advanced talks” to acquire streaming service Xumo
Comcast is in advanced discussions to acquire streaming TV service Xumo, according to a news report.
Sling TV raises prices for just the second time in its history
The Dish Network-owned live streaming service will now offer its slimmest package of pay TV networks for $30 a month, a $10 increase from its base price when it launched nearly five years ago.
Vidgo relaunches with ESPN, Fox channels for $40 a month
A live streaming television service has re-launched with an expanded offering that mirrors that of other over-the-top services.
Sacramento’s KCRA-TV loses two reporters in one month
Two KCRA-TV reporters announced their intentions to leave the highly-rated Sacramento station less than a month apart, and for different reasons.
Reuters to pull plug on standalone TV app
Reuters will sunset its television-centric app less than five years after introducing it and will fold TV content into its existing website and standalone news app.
Group representing California freelancers file lawsuit over “gig economy” bill
Two groups representing freelance workers in California have filed a federal lawsuit that challenges a new initiative that reclassifies certain freelance journalists and photographers as employees.