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A still frame from KTLA-TV shows flames atop Mount Wilson, the location of major broadcast transmission towers. (Still frame via KTLA-TV broadcast)

Wildfire reaches Mount Wilson, threatening Los Angeles radio and TV transmitters

A wildfire burning in the greater Los Angeles area has reached Mount Wilson, the location of dozens of radio and TV transmission towers.

A prototype version of a 55-inch connected TV offered by startup tech company Telly. (Courtesy photo)

Telly to give away smart TVs in Los Angeles this weekend

Telly will be giving away its smart TV at its first pop-up event in Los Angeles on Sunday.

Tim Wieland. (Courtesy photo)

KCNC Denver GM Tim Wieland to oversee KCBS, KCAL Los Angeles

CBS News and Stations will saddle the general manager of its Denver-based TV station with the same job duties in Los Angeles

Anaheim Ducks promotional graphic.

Anaheim Ducks to distribute games on free broadcast, streaming TV

The Anaheim Ducks are leaving Bally Sports West and will offer their regular-season games through free broadcast and streaming TV in Los Angeles.

California Governor Gavin Newsom, Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass and other dignitaries assemble with athletes from the 2024 Summer Olympic Games and Paralympic Games to welcome the Olympic Flag to Los Angeles International Airport on Monday, August 12, 2024. (Courtesy photo)

Road to #LA28: California Governor Newsom welcomes Olympic Flag to Los Angeles

Californians earned 22 medals at the 2024 Summer Olympic Games in Paris.

The CBS Building in New York City.

Jeff Vaughn, ex-KCBS anchor, sues Paramount, CBS for alleged discrimination

The broadcast veteran claims he was replaced by a less-experienced anchor because of Paramount's diversity goals.

Former KNBC-TV producer Phil Drechsler appears in an undated handout mugshot. (Graphic by The Desk)

Ex-KNBC producer Phil Drechsler accepts plea deal in child porn case

A 61-year-old former news producer will plead guilty to one count of child pornography distribution, according to court records.

KTLA entertainment correspondent Sam Rubin.

KTLA entertainment reporter Sam Rubin dies at 64

KTLA's long-time entertainment correspondent Sam Rubin died Friday morning from a heart attack, according to reports.

The skyline of downtown Los Angeles. (Stock image)

KNX says NewsBreak article on simulcast is wrong

KNX says an article written by a robot and posted to the app NewsBreak wrongly claims it stopped airing news programming on AM radio.

Former KNBC-TV reporter Vikki Vargas appears at an event hosted by Reveille, Inc. in 2023. (Courtesy image)

Former KNBC reporter Vikki Vargas criticizes SAG-AFTRA strike

Veteran reporter Vikki Vargas said she was among the few to vote against a SAG-AFTRA strike this week.

The logo of Radio Disney. (Courtesy image)

Disney sells its final radio station for $5 million

Disney officially ended its tenure as a radio broadcaster this week after it reached a deal to sell Los Angeles-based KRDC for $5 million.

The logo of tech website Dot.LA. (Courtesy image)

Dot LA lays off entire newsroom, will refocus on newsletters

Dot LA laid off its entire editorial staff of seven journalists on Monday as the publication shifts toward focusing on its newsletter products.

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