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How did your favorite local radio station do?

Written on 23 Jul, 2010 in Daily Briefs | 2 comments

The new ratings for Central Coast radio stations were announced this week and two local stations slugged it out for the top spot in overall listenership. [StationRatings.com] County favorite KKJG (“The Jug”) was in first place once again, but found... (Continue reading)

Taking the pulse of National Public Radio

Written on 3 Jun, 2010 in Discovered | No comments

In a recent wide-ranging interview, Vivian Schiller, the CEO of National Public Radio (NPR) predicted that all cars will soon have Internet radio. [Barron’s] Interviewed at the D: All Things Digital conference in Rancho Palos Verdes, Schiller also predicted that... (Continue reading)

Inga Swearingen prepares for Wolf Trap

Written on 27 May, 2010 in Discovered | No comments

Inga Swearingen, everyone’s favorite jazz vocalist on the Central Coast, is skipping the usual Memorial Day weekend trappings–no barbecues or volleyball for the popular Atascadero-based singer. Instead, Swearingen is winging her way towards Virginia and a performance on Saturday at... (Continue reading)

Arroyo Grande woman wins $10,000 in radio contest

Written on 16 May, 2010 in Daily Briefs | No comments

An Arroyo Grande woman won $10,000 Saturday afternoon in the “Break the Bank” contest sponsored by El Dorado Broadcasters. Arica Cain stunned the assembled crowd in the Harley Davidson showroom in Santa Maria when she won the cash prize within... (Continue reading)

The Big Kahuna lands at KSTT 101.3 FM

Written on 2 Apr, 2010 in Daily Briefs | 8 comments

In a major shake-up on the local FM dial, radio personality Steve Marchese, known to Central Coast listeners as the “Big Kahuna”, joins KSTT 101.3, starting Friday morning. Marchese replaces Bill Pesso, who was let go by El Dorado Broadcasters... (Continue reading)

Ashburn admits to being gay

Written on 8 Mar, 2010 in Uncovered SLO | 37 comments

Republican state Senator Roy Ashburn admitted on a Bakersfield talk radio show Monday morning that he is gay. [Huffington Post] On the Inga Barks talk show, Ashburn said, “I’m gay. Those are the words that have been difficult for me... (Continue reading)

KYNS 1340 signs up controversial gay talk show host

Written on 10 Feb, 2010 in Daily Briefs | 13 comments

KYNS 1340 AM radio, formerly home of Air America on the Central Coast, will introduce a controversial syndicated gay talk show host to local airwaves starting next week. Charles Karel Bouley, who broadcasts simply under the name “Karel,” bills himself... (Continue reading)

Air America declares bankruptcy

Written on 21 Jan, 2010 in Daily Briefs | 8 comments

Liberal talk radio network Air America, carried locally by KYNS 1340 AM, has ceased live programming and will soon file for Chapter 7 (liquidation) bankruptcy. [Air America] The decision, effective immediately, was announced Thursday by Charlie Kireker, chairman of the... (Continue reading)

Lady Tie Di to pen memoir of “The Otter”

Written on 20 Jan, 2010 in Discovered | One comment

Dianne Brooke, aka former Central Coast radio personality “Lady Tie Di,” plans to write a memoir about KOTR, the eclectic, free form FM station broadcasting from Cambria from 1984 to 1999. Known to listeners as “The Otter,” KOTR featured local... (Continue reading)

How did your favorite radio station do?

Written on 9 Jan, 2010 in Daily Briefs | 4 comments

Ratings are in and the favorite San Luis Obispo radio stations, in order, are: (1) country favorite KKJG, (2) KWWV, playing rhythmic Top 40, (3) KURQ, “New Rock 104” (tied), (3) KSTT, soft rock (tied) and (3) KIQO, oldies music... (Continue reading)