Radio
Hip-Hop Pioneer KDAY May Go Mandarin Amid Sale Rumors
A Southland radio station best known for playing West Coast hip-hop and R&B music in its heyday during the mid-1990s will likely be sold, according to reports Thursday.
CBS Radio News’ ‘World News Roundup’ Turns 75
CBS Radio News’ WORLD NEWS ROUNDUP, America’s longest-running newscast, will celebrate 75 years on the air this week.
94.7 The Wave’s Smooth Night Out Featuring Boney James, Mindi Abair & Spencer Day
Come out for a great night of smooth listening this Sat., Feb. 23 at the Nokia Theatre at L.A. Live. 94.7 The Wave’s Smooth Night Out features Boney James, Norman Brown & Kirk Whalum, Mindi Abair, Spencer Day and Vincent Ingala. Tickets are available at Ticketmaster.
KROQ’s Bean On “Why I Am Giving Up A Kidney”
KROQ’s Bean is donating a kidney to long time friend and KRIQ head of engineering, Scott Mason.
LA Fire Commission To Review Response Times, Aging Dispatch Equipment
Despite comments from the mayor and the fire chief, concerns still linger over whether the fire department needs a technological upgrade.
Radio Hosts Suspended After Calling Whitney Houston ‘Crack Ho’, ‘Bag Lady’
Two of the Southland’s most outspoken radio personalities will go silent all next week over their remarks about Houston.
KFI’s ‘John & Ken’ Suspended For Calling Whitney Houston A ‘Crack Ho’
KFI-AM radio’s popular afternoon talk show hosts John Kobylt and Ken Chiampou – “John and Ken” – were suspended Thursday for comments made on their radio show in the wake of the death of Whitney Houston.
Technical Difficulties, Mixed Results For First-Ever Nationwide EAS Test
For the first time ever, every American watching TV and listening to the radio anywhere in the U.S. saw or heard the test — or at least that was the plan.
1st Nationwide Emergency Alert System Test To Take Place Nov. 9
The first nationwide test of the Emergency Alert System (EAS) will take place on Wednesday, Nov. 9 at 11 a.m. Pacific time.
Dodgers Get Second Broadcast Of Good News
Hall of Fame radio sportscaster Jaime Jarrin has agreed to return for a 54th season with the Los Angeles Dodgers, the team announced today.
NY Jets Land Broadcast Deal In Los Angeles
Mark Sanchez and the New York Jets are going to be Los Angeles’ hometown NFL team.
Dr. Drew: Amy Winehouse Tried To Contact Me
Singer Amy Winehouse reportedly tried to reach to a television rehab doctor prior to her death earlier this week.
Join KFWB in Long Beach June 24 / Les Brown business leader luncheon info
We’re broadcasting live from two locations (details at left) and putting the spotlight on California’s fifth largest city throughout the day. Tune into KFWB NEWS TALK 980 or join us in person.
Les Brown will host a special business leader luncheon, entitled “You Gotta Be Hungry.” No seats are remaining.
KFWB on Your Corner is presented by LGB, Your Long Beach Airport.
OC Garage Doors Knocked Out By Local Military Radio Frequency
Residents in Orange County who are wondering why their garage door opener isn’t working may need to look no further than the U.S. military.
All Glenn Beck, All The Time? Host May Ditch FOX News, Start Own Network
The conservative radio and TV host is raising eyebrows by fueling speculation that he will take over his own cable channel.
