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October 14, 2020

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Fonda Berosini
Disney Entertainment, Networks
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Susan G. Komen® Orange County Teams Up With ABC7 for ‘Localish LA: Susan G. Komen Edition’ Special Presentation to Raise Funds and Awareness During Breast Cancer Action Month

Special on October 18 will Feature Messages from Survivors and Komen Leaders, and Community Supporters

IRVINE, Calif., (October 14, 2020) – Susan G. Komen® Orange County, the second largest Komen affiliate in the country, is teaming up locally with ABC7 for a half-hour special “Localish LA: Susan G. Komen Edition” news presentation in honor of Breast Cancer Action Month and the virtual MORE THAN PINK Walk. The special event will air Sunday, October 18 at 6:30 pm PDT, and will raise funds to support Komen breast health services, cancer support programs, and lifesaving research initiatives in Southern California. Every day in Orange County, five women are diagnosed with breast cancer and one woman dies of the disease. This is unacceptable, which is why Komen OC encourages community members to take action this month in support of those battling the disease, metastatic thrivers and survivors.

The television broadcast will include appearances by ABC7 anchors Coleen Sullivan and Jovana Lara as well as “The Bold Type” star Katie Stevens and “A Million Little Things” star James Roday Rodriguez. The broadcast will also feature Komen National CEO Paula Schneider, Kaiser Permanente physicians, and SoCal breast cancer survivors and metastatic thrivers, who will share personal stories and share how we can all take charge of our breast health.

“We are incredibly grateful for the partnership with ABC7 to help us talk about important breast health issues and raise funds during Breast Cancer Action Month,” said Megan Klink, CEO of Susan G. Komen Orange County. “Breast cancer doesn’t stop for a pandemic, and neither do we. This gives us an opportunity to reach a wider audience within our community and share information about breast cancer risks as well as raise vitally important funds for lifesaving research, direct patient support and critical advocacy programs.”

In an interview with KABC-TV, actress Katie Stevens discusses her breast cancer scare and Jane Sloan, the character she plays in “The Bold Type,” who is dealing with a breast cancer gene diagnosis that led to her character having a preventative double mastectomy in the series. “I love getting to tell this story to share with people who might not have a close-knit relationship to cancer … by watching it, they not only see someone who’s going through it but also get the information to take care of themselves.”

The impact of COVID-19, including rising unemployment, quarantines and an overburdened healthcare system, are causing the perfect storm for breast cancer patients who have questions or need care. Funds raised through the televised event will address urgent needs in the Southern California community. The goal is to raise $500,000, as part of the nonprofit’s MORE THAN PINK Walk signature fundraiser, for important programs and services provided to women in Southern California.

Susan G. Komen supports Southern California patients, caregivers and survivors with resources including patient navigation, research, wigs, transportation, diagnostics services, education and financial assistance. Tune in on Sunday, October 18 at 6:30 pm, to learn more about how, together with Susan G. Komen, we can all make a difference in our local community.

About Susan G. Komen® and Komen Orange County
Susan G. Komen is the world’s largest breast cancer organization, funding more breast cancer research than any other nonprofit while providing real-time help to those facing the disease.  Komen has set a Bold Goal to reduce the current number of breast cancer deaths by 50 percent in the U.S. by 2026.  Komen was founded in 1982 by Nancy G. Brinker, who promised her sister, Susan G. Komen, that she would end the disease that claimed Suzy’s life. Komen Orange County is working to better the lives of those that face breast cancer in the local community. Through events like the Komen Orange County MORE THAN PINK Walk, Komen Orange County has invested more than $42 million in community breast health programs and has helped contribute to the more than $920 million invested globally in research.  For more information, visit komenoc.org.

About ABC7/KABC-TV Los Angeles
Located in Glendale, California, ABC7 Los Angeles is Southern California’s No. 1 local news and information source. A prominent leader in digital and social audience engagements, ABC 7 was the first station in the Los Angeles market to regularly broadcast news in high definition and also the first local television station in the United States to surpass 3 million Facebook followers. The station continues to proudly serve its community with deep partnerships including its exclusive local broadcast of the Los Angeles Rams and LA Pride. An award-winning station, ABC7 was most recently honored with four 2020 Regional Edward R. Murrow Awards by the Radio Television Digital News Association (RTDNA) for news coverage, receiving the distinction for Overall Excellence, Breaking News Coverage, Excellence in Video, and Best Newscast; in addition to the 2020 National Edward R. Murrow Award for Breaking News Coverage in Large Market Television.

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October 12, 2020

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Fonda Berosini
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ABC7/KABC-TV Los Angeles Win 2020 National Edward R. Murrow Award for Breaking News Coverage in Large Market Television

KABC-TV, Southern California’s most-watched television station, has been awarded a 2020 National Edward R. Murrow Award by the Radio Television Digital News Association (RTDNA) for Breaking News among large market. The awards were announced live in a first-ever virtual awards ceremony held the evening of Saturday, Oct. 10. The Edward R. Murrow Awards are among the most prestigious in broadcast and digital news and recognize the work of the highest quality produced by radio, television and digital news organizations around the world.  

The station received the distinction for Breaking News Coverage for its special edition of Eyewitness News coverage, “Easy/Hill Fires and Red Flag Warning/High Winds.” KABC reporters were on the scene covering real-time devastation of the “Easy Fire” that erupted and spread across Ventura County, endangering communities, animals, commuters and threatened the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library located in Simi Valley. Reporters battled fierce winds as they also covered the “Hill Fire,” which blazed through Jurupa Valley, prompting additional emergency evacuations. 

“Our commitment to providing the best breaking news coverage is a hallmark of Eyewitness News,” said Cheryl Fair, president and general manager at KABC-TV. “I am grateful our team’s hard work has been recognized by both the regional and prestigious National Edward R. Murrow Awards.”

Earlier this year, KABC-TV received the Regional Edward R. Murrow Awards for its breaking news coverage of the “Easy/Hill Fires and Red Flag Warning/High Winds,” as well as the distinction for Overall Excellence, Excellence in Video, and Best Newscast. The four award-winning entries advanced to the National Murrow Award competition, in which KABC prevailed as winner in the breaking news coverage among large markets. 

About ABC7/KABC-TV Los Angeles 
Located in Glendale, California, ABC7 Los Angeles is Southern California’s No. 1 local news and information source. A prominent leader in digital and social audience engagements, ABC 7 was the first station in the Los Angeles market to regularly broadcast news in high definition and also the first local television station in the United States to surpass 3 million Facebook followers. The station continues to proudly serve its community with deep partnerships including its exclusive local broadcast of the Los Angeles Rams and LA Pride. An award-winning station, ABC7 was most recently honored with four 2020 Regional Edward R. Murrow Awards by the Radio Television Digital News Association (RTDNA) for news coverage, receiving the distinction for Overall Excellence, Breaking News Coverage, Excellence in Video, and Best Newscast.  

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October 1, 2020

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Fonda Berosini
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ABC7/KABC-TV Los Angeles to Broadcast the Los Angeles County District Attorney Debate: Jackie Lacey and George Gascón

Event Is Co-Sponsored by the Pat Brown Institute (PBI) for Public Affairs at Cal State LA, ABC7, League of Women Voters of Los Angeles City & County and in Partnership With Univision Los Angeles

KABC Anchor Marc Brown to Moderate Debate Live on Saturday, Oct. 3

Jackie Lacey; George Gascón

KABC-TV Los Angeles, the most-watched station in Southern California, will air a commercial-free Los Angeles County District Attorney debate on Saturday, Oct. 3 (9:00-10:00 p.m. PDT), between incumbent Los Angeles County District Attorney Jackie Lacey and former San Francisco District Attorney George Gascón. The event is co-sponsored by the Pat Brown Institute (PBI) for Public Affairs at Cal State LA and the League of Women Voters of Los Angeles City and County.

ABC7 anchor Marc Brown will moderate the debate and will be joined by ABC7 Eyewitness News reporter Adrienne Alpert and Univision Los Angeles anchor León Krauze, who will act as interviewers. The 2020 LA County District Attorney campaign is one of the most closely watched district attorney races in the country.

ABC7 partnered with Univision Los Angeles to rebroadcast the debate in Spanish on Sunday, Oct. 4 at 2:00 p.m. PDT via its flagship station KMEX-TV, as well as simulcast on its news/talk radio station KTNQ 1020 AM. It will also be live-streamed on univision34.com.

The debate will be held as a virtual one-hour event that will air on ABC7 and be streamed live on abc7.comABC7LA appABC7’s Connected TV Apps on Amazon Fire TV, Android TV, Apple TV, Hulu and Roku.

The Pat Brown Institute (PBI) for Public Affairs at Cal State LA is a nonpartisan, presidentially chartered institute dedicated to the quest for social justice and equity, enlightened civic engagement, and an enhanced quality of life for all Californians.

The League of Women Voters of Los Angeles City and County is a non-partisan political organization that encourages informed and active participation in government, works to increase understanding of major public policy issues, and influences public policy through education and advocacy.

About KABC Los Angeles
ABC7 Los Angeles is Southern California’s No. 1 local news and information source. ABC7 is a leader in digital and social audience engagements and was the first station in the Los Angeles market to regularly broadcast news in high definition and also the first local television station in the United States to surpass 3 million Facebook followers. The station’s offices and studio are located in Glendale, California.

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September 25, 2020

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Fonda Berosini
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ABC7/KABC-TV Los Angeles Hosts a Panel Discussion With Election Experts to Educate and Address Viewers’ Voting Concerns

Special Guest Actor Kal Penn Joins Town Hall to Discuss Why the Millennial Vote Matters

‘Your Voice Your Vote: Make Your Vote Count’ Virtual Town Hall Will Air on ABC7, and Stream Live Sept. 26 at 9:00 p.m. PDT

Viewers Can Stream Live on abc7.com and ABC7’s connected TV apps on Amazon FireTVAndroid TVApple TV and Roku

ABC7/KABC-TV presents “Your Voice Your Vote: Make Your Vote Count” town hall to discuss the upcoming election and answer numerous questions raised by viewers about the voting system. The one-hour town hall will air SATURDAY, SEPT. 26 (9:00 p.m. PDT) on ABC7 and across ABC7’s connected TV apps. The town hall will be hosted by ABC7 anchor Marc Brown.

Brown will address numerous voting concerns ABC7 is hearing from the community. He will help viewers understand the myths versus the facts as he delves into numerous topics of concern with the panel of experts. The panel is prepared to answer questions if voting is safe from fraud, the impact on marginalized and non-speaking English communities who don’t vote and the inequities that exist, concerns around in-person voting during the pandemic, how to reach and educate millennials on the importance of how their vote matters and many other concerns.

ABC7 anchor Phillip Palmer will break down everything viewers need to know about important voter deadlines, how to register to vote, check voter registration, and successfully cast and track their ballot.

Community journalist, Sophie Flay will speak to actor Kal Penn, who is the host of Freeform’s new election-themed series “Kal Penn Approves This Message,” which premiered Tuesday, Sept. 22, 2020 and is available on Hulu. Penn will discuss the non-partisan, multiplatform unscripted comedy series which explores issues relevant to millennial and Gen Z voters.

Panelist include the following:

  • Neal Kelley, Registrar of Voters for Orange County, California, the fifth largest voting jurisdiction in the United States, serving more than 1.6 million registered voters.
  • Dean C. Logan, Registrar-Recorder/County Clerk Los Angeles County, the largest and most complex election jurisdiction in the nation, serving more than 4.3 million registered voters
  • Jonathan Mehta Stein, executive director of California Common Cause, and a civil rights attorney and long-time democracy reform advocate
  • Diana Colin, director of Civic Engagement at the Coalition for Humane Immigrant Rights (CHIRLA) and the program director with the CHIRLA Action Fund
  • Allen Edson, president, NAACP Pasadena
  • Michael Alvarez, professor, political and Computational Social Science, CalTech and a fellow of the Society for Political Methodology

The virtual town hall will air on ABC7 and stream LIVE at abc7.com, ABC7 Los Angeles app and ABC7 Los Angeles connected TV apps for Amazon FireTVAndroid TVApple TV and Roku.

About ABC7/KABC-TV Los Angeles
Located in Glendale, California, ABC7 Los Angeles is Southern California’s No. 1 local news and information source. A prominent leader in digital and social audience engagements, ABC 7 was the first station in the Los Angeles market to regularly broadcast news in high definition and also the first local television station in the United States to surpass 3 million Facebook followers. The station continues to proudly serve its community with deep partnerships including its exclusive local broadcast of the Los Angeles Rams and LA Pride. An award-winning station, ABC7 was most recently honored with four 2020 Regional Edward R. Murrow Awards by the Radio Television Digital News Association (RTDNA) for news coverage, receiving the distinction for Overall Excellence, Breaking News Coverage, Excellence in Video, and Best Newscast.

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September 18, 2020

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‘On the Red Carpet at the Emmys’ Sets the Stage for an All-Star Virtual Night Affair

Pre-show Airs Sunday, Sept. 20, Across ABC Owned Television Stations, and Streams at OnTheRedCarpet.com at 4:00 p.m. PDT/7:00 p.m. EDT

“On The Red Carpet at the Emmys®,” the pre-show for the “72nd Emmy® Awards” airs across ABC Owned Television Stations and will give viewers virtual access to the night’s shows, nominees, presenters, fashion trends and unique first-ever behind-the-scenes look at some of the Emmy-nominated series on Sunday, Sept. 20. The red carpet celebration will be hosted by ABC7 Los Angeles entertainment reporter, George Pennacchio, who will appear on a virtual red carpet located at the KABC broadcast center’s studio in Glendale, California.

Pennacchio will be joined by “On The Red Carpet” reporter Karl Schmid and fashion expert, supermodel Roshumba Williams. Contributing entertainment reporters will appear from their respective studios are WABC-TV New York’s Sandy Kenyon, WLS-TV Chicago’s Janet Davies and WPVI-TV Philadelphia’s Alicia Vitarelli.

The pre-show will feature interviews with Emmy host Jimmy Kimmel, and Emmy nominees Barbara Corcoran (ABC’s “Shark Tank”) and Billy Porter (FX’s “Pose”), while taking a closer look at some of this year’s Emmy-nominated shows and actors. “OTRC” will also take viewers on a virtual behind-the-scenes journey, from a look at the diversity of the Emmy nominees who work behind the scenes to visiting a $4.75 million penthouse used as a location in three different Emmy-nominated series: “Homeland,” “The Morning Show” and “Westworld.”

Supermodel Roshumba Williams examines how the pandemic has transformed the traditional red carpet fashion to a virtual red carpet fashion show, before naming her top seven all-time favorite Emmy red carpet fashion looks.

Other red carpet special features will include entertainment reporter Sandy Kenyon from New York City discussing the Hulu nominees as well as his predictions. Janet Davies in Chicago will take a look into “The Mandalorian,” one of the nominees for Outstanding Drama Series; and Alicia Vitarelli in Philadelphia will bring viewers an intimate look at actress and nominee Cate Blanchett (FX on Hulu’s “Mrs. America”).

“On The Red Carpet at the Emmys” multiplatform coverage as is follows:

WABC5:30-6:00 p.m. EDT
KABC4:00-5:00 p.m. PDT
WLS4:00-5:00 p.m. CDT
WPVI5:00-5:30 p.m. EDT
KTRK4:00-5:00 p.m. CDT
KGO4:00-5:00 p.m. PDT
WTVD2:00-3:00 p.m. EDT
KFSN4:00-5:00 p.m. PDT

Viewers can stream the pre-show live at OnTheRedCarpet.com at 4:00 p.m. PDT/7:00 p.m. EDT.

About KABC Los Angeles
ABC7 Los Angeles is Southern California’s No. 1 local news and information source. ABC7 is a leader in digital and social audience engagements and was the first station in the Los Angeles market to regularly broadcast news in high definition and also the first local television station in the United States to surpass 3 million Facebook followers. The station’s offices and studio are located in Glendale, California.

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September 10, 2020

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ABC7/KABC-TV Los Angeles Presents a Live-Stream Town Hall to Discuss How to Manage Mental Health During the Pandemic

Virtual Town Hall Will Stream Live Today, Sept. 10 (3:30 p.m. PDT)

Viewers Can Exclusively Stream Live on abc7.com and ABC7’s connected TV apps on Amazon FireTVAndroid TVApple TV and  Roku

Cheryl Grills, Ph.D.; Dr. Luis Sandoval; Laura Gerson

KABC-TV, Southern California’s most-watched television station, presents a half-hour virtual town hall to discuss coping with mental health during the pandemic on THURSDAY, SEPT. 10 (3:30-4:00 p.m. PDT). The town hall will be led by ABC7 Eyewitness News reporter Denise Dador, who will present a panel of experts who will answer viewers’ questions.

The panel of experts will focus on helping families cope with the current reality of stresses that include depression, anxiety, fear and uncertainty, and provide advice on how to manage the impact the pandemic has had on mental health. They will speak specifically to parents who have seen their roles transform to stay-at-home workers with added responsibilities to support their families as teachers, IT support, playmate, cook, etc. Additionally, the panel experts will share health tips for individuals that live alone and may be suffering from months of isolation and minimal physical contact with peers.

Viewers are encouraged to submit questions at abc7.com/coronavirus and click “Ask the doctor.”

Panelists include the following:

  • Luis Sandoval, psychiatrist, Kaiser Permanente Orange County Medical Center
  • Cheryl Grills, Ph.D., clinical psychologist, Loyola Marymount University
  • Laura Gerson, parenting blogger and influencer at MomAngeles, CEO and co-founder of Nix|Gerson Media

The virtual town hall will exclusively stream LIVE at abc7.com, ABC7 Los Angeles app and ABC7 Los Angeles connected TV apps for Amazon FireTVAndroid TVApple TV and Roku. A recording of the virtual town hall will also be available at ABC7.com  and ABC7’s connected TV apps following the live stream.

About KABC Los Angeles
ABC7 Los Angeles is Southern California’s No. 1 local news and information source. ABC7 is a leader in digital and social audience engagements and was the first station in the Los Angeles market to regularly broadcast news in high definition and also the first local television station in the United States to surpass 3 million Facebook followers. The station’s offices and studio are located in Glendale, California.

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August 25, 2020

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ABC7/KABC-TV Los Angeles Collaborates With Southern California Muralists to Design and Sell Wearable Works of Their Art to Raise Money for Local Food Banks

ABC7 Los Angeles Launches Online Merchandise Store This Wednesday, Aug. 26

The Initiative Is Part of ABC7’s Feed SoCal Campaign That Aims to Help End Hunger

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ABC7 Los Angeles, Southern California’s most-watched television station, teamed up with popular local muralists to create wearable works of art that can be purchased exclusively through an e-commerce partnership with Snow Commerce on Wednesday, Aug. 26, at the newly launched ABC7’s apparel shop, in efforts to raise money as part of ABC7’s Feed SoCal Campaign. The campaign is an ongoing effort to reduce food insecurities through food donations and fundraisers for Southern California regional food banks.

Local muralists’ art will be prominently displayed on 100% cotton, crew neck “Feed SoCal” shirts that will sell between $24.95 – $28.50. ABC7 will donate 100% of its proceeds from the sales of these exclusive designs to Southern California food banks.

The Feed SoCal Campaign includes the following food banks in Southern California: Los Angeles Regional Food Bank, Second Harvest Food Bank of Orange County, Feeding America Riverside/San Bernardino and FOOD Share, and Ventura County’s Food Bank.

As more people are experiencing food insecurities due to the COVID-19 pandemic, ABC7 continues to create innovative ways to connect with Southern California communities in its efforts to give back to those in need.

“Southern California muralists are part of the makeup of heart and love for the city of Los Angeles,” said Cheryl Fair, president and general manager of KABC. “During a pandemic and a movement we’re all experiencing together, we saw a unique opportunity to display their vision in a way that would give back to the very community they illustrate.”

The first artist featured is Los Angeles-based Corie Mattie, muralist and founder of the LA Hope Dealer. Her Feed SoCal T-shirt is the first made available to purchase at the new ABC7 apparel shop. “It’s really important for people to give back to the community; and I think, with art, you can really portray messages that speak to people,” Mattie said.

Participating Muralists:

Corie MattieFeed SoCal-themed t-shirt on sale Wednesday, Aug. 26:
With an East Coast mindset and an L.A. zip code, Corie Mattie brings her humility and work ethic to the glamorous lifestyle of the West Coast. She uses her personal experiences to relate to her audiences as she finds ways to communicate through wordplay and imagery. Corie looks at dark times as an opportunity to shed light on art, community and humanity in a captivating way. In spring 2020, she created the La Hope Dealer moniker and movement in response to the rise of the global coronavirus and the ongoing Black Lives Matter protests. Her goal is to combat both viral and racial pandemics plaguing our world—with hope.

Jeremy Novy, Feed SoCal-themed t-shirt on sale Wednesday, Sept. 2:
A California-based street artist known for his stencils of koi fish and efforts in support of gay activism and a champion of LGBTQ iconography, Novy depicts often underrepresented subjects to promote awareness and acceptance of multiplicity and modern identity. Novy stencils sociopolitical works in public spaces to democratize the process of viewing art and to beautify urban blight and unused spaces. His medium primarily consists of spray paint and a stencil which allows for speedy application and uniformity.

KAR_PART, Feed SoCal-themed t-shirt on sale Wednesday, Sept. 9:
KAR_PART is an L.A. native, mechanical engineer product-designer-turned-street artist fueled by a growing frustration with sociopolitical, economic and behavioral conditions. Kar’s work often examines the multitude of layers that define us as people – from the outermost flesh layer to the caricature representation of one’s personality and the core level, that which motivates or drives us.

Ruben Rojas, Feed SoCal-themed t-shirt on sale Wednesday, Sept. 16:
In 2013, Ruben Rojas traded in his suit for a paintbrush and began transforming blank walls into unique, empowering messages that today are uplifting communities and challenging the public to create new dialogues. As an artist, muralist and activist, Ruben’s mission is to ignite creativity and inspire others to see the world through the lens of love. By using the urban landscape as his canvas, Ruben encourages communities to change for the better through optimism and collaboration. These once vacant walls are now vibrant reminders that inspire those who see them to dream big, feel beautiful, live in possibility, and to love.

At the start of the summer, ABC 7 announced its partnership with ESPN LA 710 and the Southern California regional food banks to host the 9th Annual Feed SoCal Friday. The merchandise site is an exclusive partnership with Snow Commerce to provide ABC7-branded merchandise to viewers and followers in an effort to raise much-needed funds for community initiatives and nonprofit partners. When the Feed SoCal campaign concludes at the end of September, the proceeds from all future sales of the shirts will continue to be distributed to KABC’s Southern California food bank partners.

To purchase merchandise visit https://abc7.com/shop. To view more stories of the critical need for food during the COVID-19 crisis and ways to donate, viewers are encouraged to tune in every Friday until Sept. 11, 2020, to ABC7’s 11:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. newscasts. Visit abc7.com/feedsocal to donate to the food bank of your choice.

About KABC Los Angeles
ABC7 Los Angeles is Southern California’s No. 1 local news and information source. ABC7 is a leader in digital and social audience engagements and was the first station in the Los Angeles market to regularly broadcast news in high definition and also the first local television station in the United States to surpass 3 million Facebook followers. The station’s offices and studio are located in Glendale, California.

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August 18, 2020

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Pam Chen Promoted to Vice President/News Director Of ABC7/KABC-TV Los Angeles, The No. 1 Source for Local News in Southern California

Chen Is the First Asian American to Lead a News Department at a Network Owned Television Station in Los Angeles

Pam Chen has been named vice president/news director of ABC7/KABC-TV Los Angeles, announced today by Cheryl Fair, president and general manager of the station, to whom she will report. Chen will be responsible for directing the Eyewitness News team for ABC7, the No. 1 source for local news in Southern California. The promotion makes Chen the first Asian American to lead a news department at a network-owned local television station in Los Angeles.

“Pam Chen is an innovative journalist, producer, mentor and leader at KABC, equally and fiercely dedicated to both the success of Eyewitness News and the people in the newsroom that she works with daily,” said Fair. “Pam shows that hard work, character, compassion and commitment are the ingredients for success. I am confident in her leadership and look forward to what is to come.”

“It’s an absolute honor to be entrusted to lead this newsroom,” said Chen. “The Eyewitness News team is comprised of world-class individuals that I’ve been working side-by-side and collaborating with throughout my 15 years at KABC. I am looking forward to leading this remarkable team as we continue to strengthen the connections to our local communities across Southern California through high-impact hyperlocal and relevant storytelling.”

Chen began her career at KABC as a morning producer of the Eyewitness News 5 a.m. newscast, later transitioning to producing the evening newscast (4:00 p.m. and 5:00 p.m.). She was instrumental in the launch and syndication of KABC’s first weekly entertainment show, “On the Red Carpet.” The syndicated show profiled the red carpet moments of celebrities at the Oscars®, the American Music Awards, movie premieres, as well as behind the scenes of the biggest TV shows and movies, while shooting every week throughout Hollywood.

Chen returned to news as executive producer in 2014 and later took a lead role in implementing an entirely new operating and editing system for the newsroom. She also launched Eyewitness News at 3:00 p.m. as a distinctive hour-long newscast. A key leader in the team that covered some of the biggest news events including the San Bernardino terrorist attack, Las Vegas shooting, wildfires, earthquakes, the ongoing homeless crisis, Kobe Bryant’s helicopter crash and the COVID-19 pandemic, to name a few.  Chen’s leadership was evident in the breaking news and ongoing coverage of the Saddle Ridge Fire, resulting in nearly 24 hours of continuous broadcast and digital breaking news coverage, as well as numerous powerful storms that pummeled Southern California, which ultimately led to KABC receiving two first place Associated Press Television and Radio Awards (APTRA) for Breaking News Coverage and Best Weather Reporting, respectively.

In 2019, she was elevated to assistant news director, where she oversaw business initiatives that included the launch of a group-wide community journalist program at KABC. Her responsibilities, which happen to be her passion, were mentoring and guiding these young multiskilled journalists in creating innovative storytelling techniques with a hyperlocal content focus.

In the past year, her leadership and direction helped lead the newsroom to three regional Edward R. Murrow Awards by the Radio Television Digital News Association for news coverage, including the Overall Excellence Award. Chen holds a master’s degree in marketing from University of Southern California Marshall Business School and a bachelor’s degree in communications/media studies from University of California, San Diego. She is also a member of the Asian American Journalists Association.

About KABC Los Angeles
ABC7 Los Angeles is Southern California’s No. 1 local news and information source. ABC7 is a leader in digital and social audience engagements and was the first station in the Los Angeles market to regularly broadcast news in high definition and also the first local television station in the United States to surpass 3 million Facebook followers. The station’s offices and studio are located in Glendale, California.

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About ABC Owned Television Stations 
ABC Owned Television Stations (OTV) is the multiplatform leader in local news and information, collectively No. 1 across all U.S. television and reaching 23% of households through its eight stations: WABC-TV New York, KABC-TV Los Angeles, WLS-TV Chicago, WPVI-TV Philadelphia, KGO-TV San Francisco, KTRK-TV Houston, WTVD-TV Raleigh-Durham and KFSN-TV Fresno. OTV also delivers locally sourced storytelling to more than 14 million viewers across America through its digital-first national lifestyle brand and broadcast channel, Localish. Named the 2019 Broadcasting & Cable’s Multiplatform Broadcaster of the Year, OTV continues to set the industry standard for next-generation storytelling, deep community connections and a progressive commitment to solutions-based journalism.

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August 12, 2020

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ABC7/KABC-TV Los Angeles Will Livestream the Newly Announced Rose Bowl Institute Kickoff Inaugural Program: ‘Race and Sports’ Dialogue on Thursday, Aug. 13 (7:00 P.M. PDT)

The First-Time Event Will Be Moderated by Brian Brantley Featuring Panelists Cobi Jones, Ronnie Lott, Taylor Branch and Sharon Robinson

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ABC7/KABC-TV announces it will livestream the inaugural “Race and Sports” dialogue which kicks off the launch of the Rose Bowl’s first-ever nonprofit think tank, the Rose Bowl Institute (RBI). The Institute’s purpose is to champion sportsmanship and leverage the power of sports to unite people everywhere. The “Race and Sport,” discussion is set to premiere on Thursday, Aug. 13 (7:00 p.m. PDT), from the Rose Bowl Stadium; it will be moderated by the Rose Bowl Institute’s Brian Brantley.

Building on ABC7 Los Angeles’s commitment to serve local communities with free access to local news and quality content, viewers can stream the RBI event live on Aug. 13 via abc7.com, ABC7LA app, ABC7’s connected TV apps on Amazon Fire TV, Android TVApple TV and Roku. The ABC7 Los Angeles streaming app and connected TV apps gives viewers 24/7 access to live newscasts, breaking news, content and much more on their streaming devices.

The Rose Bowl announced it will use the stadium as a classroom, with a wide digital footprint and “sister cities” around the nation, engaging civic, sports and business leaders, children and noteworthy panelists to highlight sports values and their impact on the broader society. Partnering with ABC7 to make this content available on its streaming platforms allows fans from around the country who follow the iconic Rose Bowl Stadium and its legacy, but live outside the Southern California region, to download the ABC7LA app or use its connected TV apps to conveniently livestream the virtual event.

The “Race and Sport” discussion features the following panelists:

  • Ronnie Lott – Pro Football and College Football Hall of Famer; 4x Super Bowl Champion; two-time Rose Bowl Game Champion
  • Cobi Jones – Three-time World Cup participant; Olympian; National Soccer Hall of Fame Inductee; first jersey retired in MLS history; all-time leader for Team USA in caps
  • Sharon Robinson, the daughter of baseball legend Jackie Robinson and vice chair of the Jackie Robinson Foundation
  • Taylor Branch, bestselling author and civil rights historian

The panel will address the impact of sports on society with respect to attitudes toward race and racism, how sports can improve their policies and practices of racial inclusion and equity, as well as what actions can take place now to improve inclusion, diversity and equity.

About the Rose Bowl Legacy Foundation
Formed in 2010, the Rose Bowl Legacy Foundation is a 501(c)3, tax-exempt organization whose primary goal is to financially ensure the protection, preservation and enhancement of the future of the Stadium as a National Historic Landmark. The Foundation has established funding for key capital improvement initiatives, educational programming and heritage protection due to the generosity of supporters from around the world who are invested in its premier future.

About the Rose Bowl Stadium
The Rose Bowl Stadium is the proud home of the Tournament of Roses’ Rose Bowl Game, UCLA Bruins football, AmericaFest Fourth of July Celebration, concerts including Kenny Chesney, Coldplay, Taylor Swift and U2, international and Premier League soccer matches and the World’s Largest Flea Market.

A National Historic Landmark built in 1922 and known around the world, the Rose Bowl Stadium has earned its world-class reputation by hosting five NFL Super Bowl games, the 1984 Olympic Soccer matches, the 1994 Men’s World Cup, the 1999 Women’s World Cup, four BCS National College Football Championship Games and the College Football Playoff Semi-Final game.

About KABC Los Angeles
ABC7 Los Angeles is Southern California’s No. 1 local news and information source. ABC7 is a leader in digital and social audience engagements and was the first station in the Los Angeles market to regularly broadcast news in high definition and also the first local television station in the United States to surpass 3 million Facebook followers. The station’s offices and studio are located in Glendale, California.

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ABC7/KABC-TV Los Angeles Teams Up With Colin Kaepernick’s Know Your Rights Camp to Donate 4,500 Impossible Patties to Southern California Food Banks

Donation Is Part of ABC7’s Feed SoCal Campaign That Aims to Help End Hunger

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ABC7 Los Angeles, Southern California’s most-watched television station, teamed up with Colin Kaepernick and Know Your Rights Camp to aid in reducing food insecurities through food donations as part of ABC7’s Feed SoCal Campaign. The Know Your Rights Camp donated 4,500 frozen Impossible patties, a plant-based meat, to the Los Angeles Regional Food Bank through its partnership with Impossible Foods.

The 112 cases of frozen plant-based patties were delivered to the Los Angeles Regional Food Bank, which will distribute the patties to three other food banks throughout Southern California. The majority of donated food is allocated to low-income families and individuals, with approximately one-quarter of the food being donated to children.

At the start of the summer, ABC 7 announced its partnership with ESPN LA 710 and the Southern California regional food banks to host the 9th Annual Feed SoCal Friday. The Feed SoCal Campaign includes the following food banks in Southern California: Los Angeles Regional Food Bank, Second Harvest Food Bank of Orange County, Feeding America Riverside/San Bernardino and FOOD Share, Ventura County’s Food Bank.

“We have a history of supporting the local food banks, this is part of our mission in the communities we serve,” said Cheryl Fair, president and general manager of KABC-TV Los Angeles. “This year, the need is significantly greater; we are seeing more people experiencing food insecurity due to the pandemic. That is why we are grateful to Colin Kaepernick and the Know Your Rights Camp, who share the same goal to reduce food insecurities and stepped up with a donation of carefully selected food that is a healthy alternative for communities who simply do not have access.”

In response to the COVID-19 crisis, the Southern California regional food banks has increased food distribution by more than 70%, reaching over 200,000 people every week.

“Since our announcement of teaming up with Impossible Foods earlier this month, we continue to work toward our goal of helping to feed 1 million people together. We are excited for this most recent collaboration with ABC7/KABC-TV Los Angeles. Know Your Rights Camp is happy to help provide relief and continue the fight against food insecurity to our most vulnerable communities in Southern California,” added Patricia Robinson, director of Community Outreach, Know Your Rights Camp.

Last year, with the support of ABC7’s sponsors, donors and viewers, the Feed So Cal campaign received over 6.5 million lbs. of food donations, resulting in over 5.5 million meals for those in need. The goal is to match or beat last year’s numbers.

To view more stories of the critical need for food during the COVID-19 crisis and ways to donate, viewers are encouraged to tune in every Friday until Sept. 11, 2020, to ABC7’s 11:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. newscasts. Visit www.abc7.com to donate to the food bank of your choice.

About Know Your Rights Camp
Know Your Rights Camp was co-founded by Colin Kaepernick in 2016 with the mission to advance the liberation and well-being of Black and Brown communities through education, self-empowerment, mass-mobilization, and the creation of new systems that elevate the next generation of change leaders. Know Your Rights Camp operates on the grassroots level, with previous programs in cities like Miami, Chicago, Baltimore, and more. The KYRC COVID-19 Relief Fund was established in March 2020 to aid Black and Brown communities disproportionately impacted by the pandemic and the Know Your Rights Camp Legal Defense Initiative was established in May 2020 with  top defense and civil rights lawyers providing legal resources for our freedom fighters on the front lines.

Know Your Rights Camp is a fund of the Entertainment Industry Foundation (EIF), a 501(c)(3) charitable organization, a Four-Star Charity that meets all 20 Better Business Bureau charity standards and carries the GuideStar Platinum Seal of Transparency. All donations are tax-deductible. https://www.knowyourrightscamp.com/

About KABC Los Angeles
ABC7 Los Angeles is Southern California’s No. 1 local news and information source. ABC7 is a leader in digital and social audience engagements and was the first station in the Los Angeles market to regularly broadcast news in high definition and also the first local television station in the United States to surpass 3 million Facebook followers. The station’s offices and studio are located in Glendale, California.

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