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Mark Mester

KTLA news anchor Lynette Romero, news director Janene Drafs and anchor Mark Mester appear in an undated photograph.

Lynette Romero addresses Mark Mester firing

The popular Los Angeles anchor did not shy away from controversy on her first full day at her new job.

KTLA Morning News weekend anchor Mark Mester appears during a television broadcast.

KTLA fires weekend anchor Mark Mester over Saturday broadcast

KTLA has fired weekend morning news anchor Mark Mester after he criticized the station for its handling of the departure of a veteran broadcaster.

KTLA news anchor Lynette Romero, news director Janene Drafs and anchor Mark Mester appear in an undated photograph.

Los Angeles news anchor gets lawyer after suspension

KTLA news anchor Mark Mester has hired an employment lawyer as questions swirl over his future at the station.

Long-time KTLA television news anchor Lynette Romero appears during a news broadcast.

Drama erupts at Los Angeles station over resignation of anchor

Weekend anchor Mark Mester was suspended for criticizing how KTLA handled the resignation of long-time anchor and reporter Lynette Romero.

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