KCBS 2/KCAL 9 - CBS Los Angeles News Thread

[nycnewsjunkie 1439]

If they really are launching on KCAL tomorrow, you’d think they’d do a better job promoting it. I haven’t seen anything on their website that promotes a Dec. 5 launch (other than program guides), and I assume they aren’t airing promos on KCBS/KCAL. AFAIK, nothing promoting a specific launch date on social media or YouTube either.
 

Maybe it’s me, but I don’t know if you have any hope of getting viewers for this thing if you aren’t even telling people when/where to watch it. Unless, of course, they aren’t launching tomorrow.

Edited December 5, 2022 by nycnewsjunkie

[Medianext.MX 50]

43 minutes ago, nycnewsjunkie said:

If they really are launching on KCAL tomorrow, you’d think they’d do a better job promoting it. I haven’t seen anything on their website that promotes a Dec. 5 launch (other than program guides), and I assume they aren’t airing promos on KCBS/KCAL. AFAIK, nothing promoting a specific launch date on social media or YouTube either.

Yep. Quite surprising. I don’t think they are going to launch this thing on Monday, unless they make a soft launch, maybe debuting the new KCAL set and going on with the new hirings, which is the most likely thing. No new graphics or “CBS News Los Angeles” until after the holidays or when CBS News Detroit launches (or maybe yes), which could be the moment to promote the new product and finally get KCAL to produce the other hours. Unless, as you say, it is postponed at the last minute and/or withholding it for the New Year.

[Georgie56 3292]

Well, despite schedules saying otherwise, the KCAL morning show ended up not launching today. It’s the regular 4:30-7am CBS 2 News This Morning.

Edited December 5, 2022 by Georgie56

[Georgie56 3292]

From a member on the Discord: they’re shooting promos for the morning show now.

 

 

[ATLNewsExpert 453]

24 minutes ago, Georgie56 said:

From a member on the Discord: they’re shooting promos for the morning show now.

 

 

So if promos are being done now, they'll likely air when? At this point I'm thinking early January 

[Oliverolang 41]

If it is in January, just think that it would be around the 20th anniversary of the KCBS/KCAL merge.

[JTT 111]

Kcal morning news starts Dec 10

[24994J 5551]

14 hours ago, JTT said:

Kcal morning news starts Dec 10

 

That's Saturday. They already air weekend morning news. That's nothing new.

[FiveNews 371]

Scott over at FTV reports that Paul Deanno from WMAQ will be joining the KCAL Mornings team in early February. Late morning weather.  Not sure if this means the launch is pushed until then. Good get for the duop. When everything is launched, it looks like there will no longer be anymore "KCAL 9 News." The station will be known as "KCAL News."

 

https://www.ftvlive.com/sqsp-test/2022/12/7/resurfacing-in-la

[JTT 111]

I believe Kcal starts their morning news on Dec 12.  I saw the listing on zap2it.

[24994J 5551]

7 minutes ago, JTT said:

I believe Kcal starts their morning news on Dec 12.  I saw the listing on zap2it.

 

And previous listings suggested December 5th. As the holidays approach, I think we can safely assume that the program will not fully debut until January, unless credible info suggests otherwise.

 

A suggestion for all users- since the launch date as moved several times, and it's all led to needless speculation, I'd recommend that we only post dates that are officially announced by the station, though probably not from their online guide. Press releases and anchor postings, ONLY, please.

Edited December 8, 2022 by 24994J

[Briella 234]

It's a shame Sheba Turk is coming to KCAL, but they got a good one. WWL continues to flounder.

Edited December 8, 2022 by Briella

[Georgie56 3292]

The memo in the FTVLive Deanno story linked here said they’re conducting rehearsals on the new set for “the next several weeks”, so a January (or February) launch is more likely.

Edited December 8, 2022 by Georgie56

[bogusabc7breakingnews 60]

Just saw a promo on KCBS, then new KCAL Morning News debuts this Thursday, 1/5. TV listings seem to confirm this with the broadcast starting at 4am and CBS Mornings airing live at 4am on KCBS. 

Edited January 2, 2023 by bogusabc7breakingnews
Correction

[bostonmediaguy 123]

7 hours ago, bogusabc7breakingnews said:

Just saw a promo on KCBS, then new KCAL Morning News debuts this Thursday, 1/5. TV listings seem to confirm this with the broadcast starting at 4am and CBS Mornings airing live at 4am on KCAL. 

 

To clarify...

 

KCAL

4am-11am--KCAL Mornings

 

KCBS

4am-6am--CBS Mornings

6am--KCAL Mornings (simulcast)

7am-9am--CBS Mornings

[FiveNews 371]

Looking forward to the launch. Should keep KTLA on their toes during the 7a-11a block. GDLA is absolutely dreadful to watch (watching now due to Rose Parade being on KTLA today). Mornings in LA TV news should be a little more interesting now that there are more options.

[CalItalian2 163]

18 hours ago, bostonmediaguy said:

 

To clarify...

 

KCAL

4am-11am--KCAL Mornings

 

KCBS

4am-6am--CBS Mornings

6am--KCAL Mornings (simulcast)

7am-9am--CBS Mornings

It's called KCAL NEWS MORNINGS

Meet Rudabeh Shahbazi, the new co-anchor for KCAL News Mornings - CBS Los Angeles (cbsnews.com) (VIDEO - PREVIEW OF NEW SET)

Edited January 3, 2023 by CalItalian2

[CalItalian2 163]

Starting Thursday 1/5, ALL CBS 2 news listings on my Spectrum guide now show KCAL News on CBS Los Angeles no matter the time of day. Such as "KCAL News at 11p on CBS Los Angeles". 

Edited January 3, 2023 by CalItalian2

[bogusabc7breakingnews 60]

[CalItalian2 163]

13 minutes ago, bogusabc7breakingnews said:

Their video I posted says it's called "KCAL News Mornings" but a new post on Facebook calls it "Mornings with KCAL News". Their promotions are already getting confusing. 

https://www.facebook.com/100064518348799/posts/540055728155034/?mibextid=Nif5oz

Edited January 3, 2023 by CalItalian2

[Georgie56 3292]

I wonder who's gonna fill in for Jamie Yuccas on days she has to fly cross-country to NY to fill in on CBS Mornings.

Edited January 3, 2023 by Georgie56

[Daybreak 287]

The promotion on this newscast has been confusing. Will this also air on KCBS during the morning slot as well? Meaning will this be the only newscast for both KCBS and KCAL? 

[Drew 149]

It will air 4a-11a on KCAL and will also air on KCBS 6a-7a only  

[TheNewsTV 251]

5 hours ago, bogusabc7breakingnews said:

 

How will the division of schedules be for each one?

[24994J 5551]

1 minute ago, TheNewsTV said:

 

How will the division of schedules be for each one?

 

It's been a minute since we heard, but off of memory, Kalyna at 4, before shifting to traffic, Chris and Marci from 4:30 to 7, as they've been doing, and Rudabeh and Jamie have been confirmed to be from 7-10. Unclear what the roles are for the last hour.