Thursday, August 13, 2009 by SDRadio.

July’s ratings were released today and there’s Magic at the top: 92.5 FM climbs to the top with Channel 933 close behind. KyXy is third ahead of Star 94.1 FM.

Rounding up fifth is news/talk KOGO.

Noted: the Walrus FM dived in July shearing more than half while sister station XX1090 had more ears. Main reason: Padres bats woke up.

See the results at Radio-Info.com.

Stay tuned

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Thursday, August 13, 2009 by SDRadio.

Clint August steps in the Rice area of KOGO tonight. The former hard rocker trades radio to be a great talker at AM 600 tonight. Jack Rice is on vacation this week and Clint was asked to fill in. He was heard last week filling in from Chip Franklin, and on Tuesday for Jack. Clint will be on from 6 to 8 p.m. tonight, and in HDRadio where available.

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1170 KCBQ’s Mark Larson writes, “(I have) lots to do before we fly out to the USS Ronald Reagan (CVN-76) in the Middle East next week, supporting our sailors and Marines taking the fight to the Taliban!

Mark is guest-hosting on Hugh Hewitt’s show this Friday starting at 3 p.m. He’ll be on 1170 AM and over 150 stations across the USA. Before he packs his bags and the trunk of knowledge, he’ll also appear on KUSI-TV Friday morning. He’ll file reports on KUSI TV from the USS Ronald Reagan next week.

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Good Doctor: Dr. Laura Schlessinger moves from KFI-AM to KFWB in Los Angeles on September 8. The unexpected winner in this may be our very own KOGO-AM 600. Why? The signal from the 5,000 watt station hugs the coast line and has a very listenable range to Santa Barbara and beyond. Especially in Orange County, KOGO could pick up listeners as the dial turn from 640 to 600 is easier than finding 980 in the sea of AM stations that fills Los Angeles. Stay Tuned.

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The Union-Tribune cut over 100 dedicated newspaper staff from their rolls yesterday.

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Wednesday, August 12, 2009 by SDRadio.

KCBQ’s Mark Larson returns trip to the Middle East war theater to re-join the San Diego-based USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76). He’ll head west so his morning radio show will originate from the ship beginning Monday.

The ship and its Strike Group set out on a four month deployment in late May from San Diego and is in support ofthe people of Afghanistan, the U.S. Marines and coalition forces in Southern Afghanistan. More than 6,000 sailors are taking part in the assignment, and they’re backed by thousands of family members on the home front in San Diego.

This is Mark’s third trip to the area, having covered Iraq and the region in 2005 and on board the Reagan in the Persian Gulf during the ship’s maiden deployment in 2006. His radio broadcasts were the first long form talk shows from a Navy ship in a war zone, and he continued to make history with programs direct from Afghanistan.

These special broadcasts are made possible through a partnership with the San Diego Air & Space Museum. The San Diego Air & Space Technology Center is official title sponsor for the project. The Museum’s President & CEO (and former Navy pilot) Jim Kidrick will accompany Mark on the trip and will be part of the daily radio programs.

“First and foremost,” notes Larson, “this is all about saluting everyone in the military, all branches. The Reagan Strike Group represents the fine quality of people serving America. I love this opportunity to share what they’re doing, put today’s news into context and perspective, and to encourage those who lay it all on the line every day.” He adds, “These special broadcasts also help connect those who are deployed with their loved ones back at home. It’s an honor to be part of this.”

Mark has a long history with the USS Ronald Reagan, going back to the ship’s commissioning in 2003 and continuing when it was home ported in San Diego the following year. He is also an Honorary Plankowner, signifying his connection with the original crew. (Top Picture: Then Captain (now Rear Admiral) Terry Kraft, in a 2006 photo from the USS Ronald Reagan on duty in the Middle East.)

The KCBQ broadcasts will air from 7-9 a.m., on August 19, 20, 21 and 24. There will also be special live progress reports on the way to and from the region.

(Bottom Picture: Neil Armstrong who rarely does public appearances and in an extreme rare chance, the first and last men on the moon were in San Diego recently. Alan Bean (Apollo 12 and set record in space on Skylab); Neil Armstrong (Apollo 11, first man to walk on the moon), Mark (still grounded and was master of ceremonies at an event) and Gene Cernan (Apollo 10 & 17; last man on the moon).)

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Tuesday, August 11, 2009 by SDRadio.

KOGO’s Phil Farrar Earns National Radio Award

That’s four national radio awards for veteran news anchor and reporter Phil Farrar of AM 600 KOGO. Phil has captured the National Association of Black Journalists award for Radio-Sports Reporting. Phil was presented the award in Tampa Saturday night during the NABJ’s black tie “Salute to Excellence Gala.”

The long time San Diego reporter has won nearly three dozen awards in his career was honored for a story he did on Willie O’Ree. In 2008, O’Ree was recognized by the National Hockey League on the 50th anniversary of his first game as the first man of color to play in the NHL. O’Ree only played two games in 1958 with the Boston Bruins. He would get the call again in 1962 and came up from the minor leagues to play in 43-games. O’Ree eventually ended his career here in San Diego, playing a majority of his games with the San Diego Gulls before retiring with the San Diego Hawks.

Phil also won an award from the critically acclaimed San Diego Society of Professional Journalists, a first place finish from the distinguished San Diego Press Club and top honors from the Radio and Television News Association’s prestigious Golden Mike award for his story on living legend Willie O’Ree.

Phil has a background in radio and television. In the late 1980s and early 90s he worked at NBC and CBS in Chicago.

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Radio Dial: AM 540 is loosing some programming. Yesterday’s announcement of LA’s KFWB started the change. AM 540 will be loosing Laura Ingraham and other TRN programming to the CBS station.

Meanwhile at KFI-AM 640, Bill Handel, will anchor a nationally syndicated by Premiere Radio Networks. The two hour show will focus on news and issues, somewhat like his local show. However the cast will be different, according to LARadio.com. Sheron Bellio from KLAC will produce the program. John and Ken will start one hour earlier in afternoon drive.

The shuffle will be September 8, stay tuned, this story may change.

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Monday, August 10, 2009 by SDRadio.

Welcome to SDRadio for Monday, August 10, 2009. This report is in ((stereo)) where available.

Update: Clint August will be filling in for KOGO’s Jack Rice tonight and Thursday. He’ll start at 6 p.m. for a two hour show. Clint has been invited back for Thursday’s edition as well.

Laura Schlessinger, the doctor of good advice, is leaving KFI. She’ll move over to CBS’ KFWB in the City of the Angels on September 8. Her company recently signed a long term media deal with Talk Radio Network. The network is the home of mostly-conservative hosts such as Michael Weiner (Savage), Rusty Humphries, and Jerry Doyle. She is in her 16th year of syndication after a successful run at KFI. Dr. Laura is heard around the world on Armed Forces Radio and also on XM satellite. Her show is the third most listened to in the U.S.

Cindy Pace and Kevin Dean stepped into the KyXy studios last Friday morning. They held down the fort as Sonny West and Susan DeVincent had the day off. Cindy is heard weekends at sister station Radio Sophie, and Kevin remains the best traffic reporter in the county.

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With news reports coming in from KFI this was bound to happen. English is a language that can separate us all. Weekend announcer Ginger Chan filed a report that was heard on KOGO-AM 600. When the report on AM 600 came to weather — Ginger had Southland Weather for San Diego. I’ve asked this question before: Where does Southland end and Southern California begin? Southland refers to the Los Angeles area. Southern California is every where else in this part of the state. This is where reports from out of area fall short by “moving” our area a bit north. I’m not faulting Ginger Chan, nor KFI on this, the fault is here; except the now-scarce KOGO news room doesn’t have a weekend person to answer the phone ….

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1210 KPRZ, K-Praise is inviting Pastors and Ministry leaders from all around the San Diego county to the 4th Annual Pastors Appreciation Luncheon. This FREE special event is in honor of the tireless service they perform each and every day. The event is scheduled for October 29. See KPRZ.com.

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San Diego’s own Jeff and Jer are in the last weeks of their current contract at Star 94.1. Reports from Texas have the morning crew turning down the first offer from Clear Channel Communications. This is a common practice to dismiss the first offer. Who knows where Jeff, Jer, Tommy, Randy, Laura, and Delana will be in September. It’s a Stay Tuned time ….
(Photo from the Raised On Radio display at the San Diego County Fair.)
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CBS Portland was sold over the weekend. The four station $40 million deal was a far cry of what the stations were bought for. The new holder will be Alpha Company and owned by Larry Wilson. CBS Radio is on the record to shed stations in smaller markets, or in markets, like San Diego, where they do not have a significant reach. The two stations are KyXy, and Radio Sophie. CBS’ KNX and KEARTH 101 show up in ratings in San Diego. Stay tuned!

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Friday, August 7, 2009 by SDRadio.

New: Dave Rickards announced on 101.5 KGB’s Best Of CDs will no longer be sold. Reason: CDs don’t sell and podcasting and new media enables you to download your favorite sections. End of an era.

Cindy Pace and Kevin Dean are handling duties at KyXy-FM this morning. Sony West and Susan Devincent have the day off. Cindy has been heard recently at 103.7 Radio Sophie, the sister station to 96.5 FM.

Cliff Albert is the feature this week at the North County Times. Radio writer Randy Dotinga offers more insight to Cliff’s remarkable run at 760 KFMB and AM 600 KOGO.

Thursday was Mark Larson’s birthday. The 1170 KCBQ’s morning man is gearing up for a trip to the USS Ronald Reagan CVN 76 battle group soon.

San Diego’s own Shotgun Tom Kelly is doing time in Hawaii! He’s there for a KEARTH 101 broadcast this week. Rough duty for the afternoon host. Tomorrow is Shotgun’s birthday … happy birthday Shotgun!

Here he is pictured with Wolfman Jack — known for hanging out at then XERB-AM. Today the station is known as XX Sports Radio.

Tony and Kris have made new homes and are expected to be on the radio in or near Alabama. The former morning country hosts at US 95.7 and KSON, have been missing from the airwaves since last year.

Thank you for making SDRadio part of your radio travels. See YOU on the radio today and here early next week!

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Cliff Dumas is on the last day of his vacation from KSON-FM. He returns to the golden mic on Monday. He’s been foiled by his co-workers at the station, and view this gem of story from YouTube.

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Wednesday, August 5, 2009 by SDRadio.

Legendary radio producer, and all around great guy, Scott Chatfield is teaching a class this fall in San Diego. Scott is a legend of KGB radio and Mike Keneally’s manager! He is currently inspiring youngsters and veterans alike with his classes at City College. He returns this fall to for this class. Scott lives in North County. Extra points if you know the station Scott soared with Scotty Brink and Jane Asher.

Learn radio news reporting in San Diego!

We produce the NPR-style news feature program City Stories that is airing on KSDS Jazz 88.3, San Diego City College’s 22,000-watt radio station. This fall, we meet on Monday evenings from 4:45 p.m. to 7 p.m. in C-128. There is an additional three hours of lab time per week.

RTVC 141 is a great way to learn real-world radio experience on an actual broadcast radio stations. KSDS Jazz 88.3 has been nominated by the National Association of Broadcasters for the coveted Marconi Award as the jazz “Large Market Station of the Year.

Your completed City Stories program segments will make impressive air checks for radio caarren jjob applications. Previously aired editions of City Stories can be heard at SDCityStories.org.

Suggested prerequisites are RTVC 105: Media Performance and RTVC 140: Radio and TV News Writing with a grade of “C” or beter. If you enthusiasm and equivalent experience, there’s agood chance you could join us.

Email scott@SDCityStories.org for an add code or more information!!

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Clint August has been a fixture in San Diego Radio for the past eleven years. He started out as a morning show side kick doing impersonation prank phone calls and crazy street stunts for almost seven years. His most current on-air position was on Rock 105.3 as an afternoon co-host.

Yesterday, he filled in for the vacationing Chip Franklin at KOGO-AM 600. Never missing a beat with news babe LaDona Harvey and bringing in financial expert George Chamberlain, Clint’s four hour radio extravaganza was a perfect fit for the usual listeners of the station.

Here’s hoping the bike-riding conservative will be back in the hot seat at AM 600.

(Pictured is Clint after the four hour air shift. More on what Clint can do for you can be found at BeHeardProductions.com.)

Clint is actively involved with HogsandHeroes.com, an annual money raising event for military in the county.

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El Cajon Police Department - 2009 National Night Out
Happens tonight in East County!

Take a stand against crime with the El Cajon Police Department as they celebrate the 26th Annual National Night Out at the Cajon Classic Cruise on Wednesday from 5 to 8 p.m.!

National Night Out is designed to heighten drug and crime awareness, strengthen police and community partnerships and most importantly, send a message to criminals letting them know this community is taking a stand against crime.

The El Cajon Police Department will have several vehicles on display, which will include the
SWAT vehicle and 1942 vintage police car. There will also be a K-9 demonstration. Several
other law enforcement agencies throughout San Diego and the El Cajon Fire Department will be
participating in this nationwide event as well. Come and meet your local law enforcement
personnel.

This is a FREE family event! We strongly encourage you, your families and neighbors to attend.
For more information about National Night Out event, please contact Samantha Hook, Crime
Prevention Specialist for the El Cajon Police Department at 619-579-4227.

For more information about the Cajon Classic Cruise, please visit the El Cajon Community
Development Corporation website: DowntownElCajon.com. We hope to see you there!

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TUNE IN THIS TODAY, right after Tannertainment! Tune in at about 8:35am on KSON 97.3 or 92.1

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Monday, August 3, 2009 by SDRadio.

Thanks to Mark Ramsey for the find. See Mark’s website at Hear 2.0.

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Monday, August 3, 2009 by SDRadio.

Clint August steps in the the vacationing Chip Franklin tomorrow morning on KOGO-AM. He was last on Rock 105.3 and 91X.

Tony and Kris will be returning to radio. They published on their My Space page they are no longer residents of San Diego County. They have been spending a lot of time east of here on the Gulf Coast …. stay tuned.

Pandora, the online music source that is finding its way to smart phones, has inked a sales agreement with Clear Channel Communications.

Jeff and Jer are in their last month of their contract at 94.1-FM. The Morning Stars are expected to remain on the air …. perhaps at a different frequency …. stay tuned.

Happy Birthday to the Dean of American Sports, Cookie Chainsaw Randolph (pictured). He can be heard exclusively on the 101.5 KGB radio network on a string of stations too numerous to mention. Thanks Cookie!

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