Comcast moves KGMC in new lineup

Comcast has made a few changes in recent weeks.

The biggest change is the move of KGMC (Channel 43.1) to the Limited Basic-Digital package. That means if you just buy the basic package you won't be able to see the channel. Read more →

Former TV anchor launches Web show

Former KMPH (Channel 26.1) anchor John Malos will host “Straight Talk with John Malos,” a talk/news show Tuesdays and Thursdays from 2 to 4 p.m. on centralvalleytalk.com. The Web site was created by Mike Briggs, a former member of the Fresno City Council and the state Assembly, and features several locally produced talk shows.

Programming on the Internet based radio-video network is simulcast on KSDI (Channel 33.1). Malos will discuss a range of topics from politics to entertainment. His plan is for viewers to call in their questions. Read more →

KYNO will move up to 50,000 watts

Imagine a showdown between gunfighters where one is armed with a derringer and the other a sniper's rifle. It's never going to be a fair fight.

That's what's been going on with KMJ (AM 580) and KYNO (AM 1300). Read more →

Ex-KSEE reporter Brent eyes his future

Jon Brent wasn't surprised when his KSEE (Channel 24.1) contract wasn't renewed.

"I kind of knew that it was coming. When a station doesn't want to keep people like Rich Rodriguez, Jim Guy, Alexan Balekian and Jennifer Brice, then people like me are a dying breed at that station," Brent says. Read more →

Big changes for Valley broadcasters in 2009

With the end of 2009 rapidly approaching, it’s time to look back at some of the biggest local television and radio moments of the past 12 months.

* Change is good: Local television stations switched from analog to digital signals, which led to better pictures and opened the door for local stations to add multiple channels. Read more →

Station Q97 moves staff to cover mornings

KSEQ (FM 97.1) has juggled its on-air talent to fill in the morning slot left vacant when the syndicated "PK's Playhouse" was canceled Dec. 1. The local radio station, better known as Q97, now has afternoon personality Davey D in the morning slot.

Former KBOS (FM 94.9) on-air personality Mo'nique has taken over Davey D's afternoon slot. She was one of three members of KBOS' The Juice Crew, until she was fired in November. Hours later, she was on the air at KSEQ for what became an audition. Read more →

KVPT adds the channel Create TV

KVPT (Channel 18.1) adds the new channel Create TV (Channel 18.2) to its digital lineup at 6 a.m. Sunday. You may already have seen the channel during test runs before the official launch.

Create TV is the second new service offered by the local public television station. It launched the Spanish-language V-me (Channel 18.3) in February 2007. The new channel can be seen via an antenna or on Comcast Cable channel 194. Read more →

TV Beat: KAIL rolls out two spooky specials

Halloween comes early on KAIL (Channel 7.1) with two locally produced spooky specials airing this weekend. “Eye on Horror,” at 8 p.m. Sunday, explores several central San Joaquin Valley haunts and offers a sneak peek at the locally produced horror film, “Stricken.” Sharon Kille Jenkins hosts.

It’ll be followed at 9 p.m. by “Hauntings in Central California: The Sierra Sky Ranch” where the Central California Paranormal Investigators look for proof that Sierra Sky Ranch is haunted. Read more →