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Kyla Grogan is leaving KTVU due to the internal issues that has been on going behind the scenes. I’m guessing the Frank Somerville fiasco was the ice breaker. https://richliebermanreport.blogspot.com/2021/10/kyla-grogan-apparently-leaving-ktvu.html?m=1

I’ve always wondered about that as well as the other NBC 4’s, FOX 5 and CBS 2 affiliates.

After 30+ years, I think Ken is done and tired. I finally watched his announcement on DVR and he would rather be on his tractor farming. And yes, he said he does farming “LEGALLY”

I’m getting Scripps vibes with the boxes and color schemes in that open. All we need is Inergy

Ken Bastida retiring from KPIX. Missed the announcement but of course here’s the link to that blog. https://richliebermanreport.blogspot.com/2021/10/bastida-kpix-exit-opens-door-for-lame.html?m=1

Amanda Starrantino recently left WRTV and heads west to KPIX as Morning and Noon anchor. She replaces Michelle Griego who left a few months ago to head back home to KCNC where she previously worked.

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I just noticed now at 5:30 that they are back to normal sitting together at the news desk at KPIX and not social distancing.

KGO airs World News Tonight followed by ABC7 News @ 4 PM. Yes they use at @ symbol only the 4 pm show. I don’t know why. Followed by ABC7 News at 5 World News Tonight at 5:30, then a full hour of ABC7 News at 6 KPIX will air CBS Evening News at 3:30. Judge Judy at 4pm KPIX 5 News at 5 and 5:30 KPIX 5 News at 6 CBS Evening News at 6:30 KPIX 5 News at 7 (30 min newscast)

KGO doesn’t air a normal half hour newscast at 3pm it’s called “Getting Answers,” which is mostly Covid related interviews/trending news topics and simulcasted on Facebook Live. The conversation continues during commercial breaks where viewers can ask more questions that they don’t cover on air on FB. KRON airs a full hour 3pm somewhat fast paced from their newsroom weekdays.

Starting next Monday, KPIX will be launching a half hour 3pm Newscast with Allen Martin followed by the CBS Evening news with Nora O’Donnell at 3:30pm. this will replace the full 3pm hour of The People’s Court followed by Judge Judy at 4pm. any other CBS O&O’s doing this?

Hmm which handme down set will they get?

Besides KNSD, which stations still need to roll out? also the olympics are over, they still rockin them rings on most O&Os

For a 7pm slot, pretty interesting that KSWB now wants to compete with KFMB’s CW newscast and KGTV. KUSI started it years back but discontinued it and KGTV took advantage of that time slot.

Maria Arcega-Dunn just announced on Instagram that KSWB is launching a FOX5 News at 7:30pm newscast starting tonight.

So are they going to give us a tour or be hush hush about it like it’s any normal day like KPIX did when they debuted their remodeled set with no mention whatsoever.

After 53 years in the industry. 40 years in the San Francisco, Oakland and San Jose market. 30 years at ABC7, Wayne Freedman is retiring. KGO just did a piece about him and his on air goodbye. This is a big loss following another reporter, Vic Lee who left last year after 50 years in the industry starting at KRON and the last 15 years at KGO.

Tell that to KFMB. They’ve been running a news ticker on its newscasts since July of 2001 when they did that 5 year stint rebrand to “Local 8 News.” also I think that station logo insert in the ticker is such wasted space with that big gap. At least shrink it.

Megan Healy who is viral for her TikTok teleprompter challenges leaves KSBY and joins FOX5 San Diego. South Bay Reporter, Chris Nguyen recently at KGO is now a correspondent for CNN based out in Washington DC.

I just want a circle 7 pin!

After nearly 20 years at KFMB. Kyle Kraska is leaving and joins FOX11 https://www.ftvlive.com/sqsp-test/2021/8/23/new-hire-on-the-left-coast

Aug 9 and they still on Look N. with the other stations that still haven’t debuted the new look, you’d think it’s embarrassing now that the olympics are over.

With the Delta Variant rising again, are the stations in your market taking a step back again? KGO started to separate anchors again as of this morning. they currently have 5 different set up options for its anchors to socially distance again. 1. Desk 2. Weather Center 3. Side Set 4. Newsroom 5. Lunchroom

New set, It’s the Look N for me

I’m not surprised with the “conflict of interest,” of him being in a relationship with an anchor. also Chris Nguyen mentioned on Twitter he is leaving KGO after 7 years. Friday is his last day. Not sure where he is headed next since he didn’t mention or specify.