Television
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Former FOX40 anchor Sabrina Rodriguez makes first court appearance
A former Sacramento television news anchor and reporter accused of grand theft and burglary made her first court appearance on Friday.
TiVo releasing box for cord-cutters in quest to reclaim subscribers
Will cord-cutters pay $50 for a TiVo box that charges more than $150 in yearly fees? The company sure hopes so.
50 mayors support Comcast merger, offer misleading examples of ‘competition’
Nearly five dozen U.S. mayors supported the Comcast-Time Warner Cable merger on Thursday, offering misleading examples of competitive pricing and services to back their endorsement.
Craig Ferguson in talks with Tribune for late night show
The Scottish-born comedian is in talks to launch a half-hour syndicated chat show on Tribune's 42 television stations.
Thousands boycott St. Louis station KSDK over story on Ferguson cop
Thousands have called for a boycott of NBC station KSDK after the news outlet published video showing the home of the Ferguson police officer who shot Michael Brown.
Why KPIX-TV must apologize for its Robin Williams “Alcoholics Anonymous” story
KPIX executives have expressed no interest in apologizing over a controversial report, and viewers would be wise to take note.
KPIX-TV slammed over Robin Williams “Alcoholics Anonymous” story
Viewers are criticizing the station for airing an interview with a CBS employee who claims to have attended an AA meeting with Robin Williams.
Before arrest, FOX40 reporter Sabrina Rodriguez ranted about “liar” boyfriend online
An online post uncovered by The Desk reveals FOX40 reporter Sabrina Rodriguez had earlier questions about the character of her alleged-criminal boyfriend.
BBC News reveals social media-only service for Thailand
The BBC is pulling back the curtain on an experimental social media-only news service aimed at citizens in Thailand.
FOX40 reporter Sabrina Rodriguez issues first public statements since shoplifting charges
A Sacramento news reporter who was criminally charged in connection with a vast and elaborate shoplifting scheme announced her resignation on Tuesday.
Police: Text messages implicate FOX40 reporter Sabrina Rodriguez in shoplift scheme
Text messages found on the phone of an arson suspect led police to file charges against a former reporter with FOX40 News in Sacramento.
Russia seeks to block BBC website over interview with activist
Russian authorities say they are prepared to block the country's local version of the BBC News website after the agency published an interview with a social activist last month.