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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?

Right now with this pace, they got as far as the same level as KTVU did. (Except the mic flags) I’ll believe it when the Mic Flags and Openings change and last more than 6 months before reverting back to Q

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.