ABC11/WTVD-TV Raleigh Durham Names Bervette Carree As Station’s News Director
She Joins the Station on Jan. 11, 2021, from WXIA-TV, NBC’s Affiliate in Atlanta
Bervette Carree has been named ABC11/WTVD-TV Raleigh Durham’s news director, effective Jan. 11, 2021, announced today by Rob Elmore, president and general manager, WTVD-TV, to whom she will report. Carree is an accomplished and award-winning journalist with a career that spans nearly 20 years working in various top 10 television markets and cable news networks, including CNN.
“I am thrilled to welcome Bervette back home to North Carolina and especially to joining our family at ABC11,” said Rob Elmore, president and general manager, WTVD-TV. “During our search, it was clear that Bervette’s leadership style, combined with her knowledge across all platforms in top markets, was exemplary. Additionally, her passion and track record of producing fair and balanced content that focuses on all community voices makes her the ideal choice to lead our news team’s mission to reflect our communities within the content we produce.”
Carree is joining ABC11 from WXIA-TV, NBC’s affiliate in Atlanta, Georgia, where she has been an executive producer since 2019. She also managed the “Voices For Equality” franchise, which includes content focused on underrepresented voices within the community.
Carree is also a North Carolina native. Before working at WXIA-TV, she was an executive producer at WGHP-TV in High Point, North Carolina, where she played an integral role in revamping a four-and-a-half-hour morning show.
“It is a privilege and an honor to return home to join an esteemed group of journalists who are committed to serving the community on-air and behind the scenes – especially during these unprecedented and transformative times,” said Carree. “I look forward to working with the team and building on the established journalistic excellence at ABC11 Eyewitness News.”
Her previous North Carolina professional stints include producing the news at WRAL-TV in Raleigh, WCNC-TV in Charlotte, and WITN-TV in Greenville. Carree also produced at WCAU-TV in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
On the national front, Carree was a lead producer at CNN and HLN in Atlanta, covering news events such as the Ebola outbreak, the Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting, and the disappearance of Malaysia Airlines Flight 370.
Carree is a proud HBCU graduate of North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University in Greensboro, North Carolina. She is a mentor to many journalism students and is a member of the National Association of Black Journalists and the Radio Television Digital News Association.
About ABC11/WTVD-TV Raleigh-Durham The only local news station with three downtown newsrooms (Raleigh/Fayetteville/Durham), ABC11 Eyewitness News provides 45.5 hours of local news every week, serving more than 1 million households in a 23-county area in North Carolina and Virginia. Eyewitness News also provides news, weather and sports information 24 hours a day on ABC11.com, the ABC11 mobile news app and the new connected TV app available on Roku, Fire, Apple, and Android TVs. ABC11 WTVD is one of eight ABC Owned Stations as part of the Disney Media & Entertainment Distribution division.
ABC’s Localish Announces ‘OUTstanding’ Limited Series Executive Produced and Hosted By ‘Modern Family’ Star Jesse Tyler Ferguson
‘OUTstanding’ Will Stream on Localish.com, ABC Owned Television Stations’ 32 Connected TV AppsAcross Amazon Fire TV, Android TV, Apple TV and Roku, and Its Social Media Platforms on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram
Localish introduces a limited digital series “OUTstanding” executive produced and hosted by award-winning “Modern Family” star Jesse Tyler Ferguson on Localish.com TODAY, Tuesday, Dec. 8. The limited series consists of five episodes focusing on LGBTQ individuals throughout the country making major contributions to their communities. Grounded in its mission to bring out the good in cities across America, each episode will highlight resilient and inspiring LGBTQ individuals ranging from a gay couple adopting a teenager during the COVID-19 pandemic and a bisexual country singer/songwriter to a business owner/winemaker and local activists who are unapologetically “OUTstanding.”
“These people have been inspirations in their own communities for years and I can’t wait for more people to get to know them. Their remarkable lives and uplifting stories are just the thing we need right now!”
“Jesse has been such a tireless advocate for LGBTQ issues over the years and brought so much personal energy to this project,” said Michael Koenigs, executive producer of the Localish Network. “By featuring extraordinary LGBTQ families in all different corners of this country, we’re excited to inspire audiences with real examples of leaders trailblazing more inclusive paths in their communities.”
With producers based in major cities across the U.S., Localish worked with Ferguson to identify and remotely film LGBTQ individuals who faced major challenges, including the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on their lives.
“The pandemic forced us to rethink our approach to production, but it didn’t dampen our enthusiasm for telling amazing stories that make us proud of our neighbors,” added Koenigs.
In addition to streaming on Localish’s digital-owned platform Localish.com, the series will post one episode a week on Localish’s social platforms with cross promotion on Jesse Tyler Ferguson’s social media platforms @jessetyler on both Instagram and Twitter, and on ABC Owned Television Stations’ 32 connected TV apps across Amazon Fire TV, Android TV, Apple TV and Roku.
Episodes include the following:
Episode 1 –Record-BreakingZoom Adoption: The Beanblossoms fostered their now-son Michael for a year before adopting him, during the pandemic, in what became the biggest Zoom adoption ever. During this time, the Beanblossoms lost their home in a fire and now look to the future to build a new house that meets the needs of their growing family.
Episode 2– Queer Country Star: Sarah Shook grew up in a fundamentalist Christian family rural in North Carolina where she was only allowed to listen to classical and worship music. Shook identifies as bisexual and is politically active in supporting LGBT and civil rights causes. Sarah Shook formed a country band, the Disarmers, with an outspoken message for all.
Episode 3– Formerly Homeless Activist: Young, Black, gay and homeless, TyRon Jackson used to think he didn’t matter. Now his work speaks for itself. His nonprofit Operation Warm Wishes (OWW) has been giving back to those in need for 13 years. Unbeknownst to him, his community has come together to surprise him with a life-changing gift.
Episode 4– Trailblazing Winemaker: Winemaker Krista Scruggs has a history of defying expectations. She’s a young, queer Black woman who has chosen to make wine in Vermont that is uniquely made from biodynamically farmed grapes, sometimes co-fermented with foraged apples to create a singular hybrid style. After founding her own label, Zafa Wines, one of her first bottlings, a provocatively named sparkler called Jungle Fever, sold out quickly in its 2017 debut. She was quickly recognized in the industry as a wine wunderkind.
Episode 5 – Meet the Chicken Lady: Ken Thomason was born in rural Indiana where there was a church on every street corner. Feeling displaced in a small city, Ken moved to California where he met his first best friend who later sadly passed away of AIDS. Before his death, Ken’s best friend gifted him a chicken plush toy. In his honor Ken rode in a week-long fundraiser bike ride, the AIDS LifeCycle, from San Francisco to Los Angeles. Thus Ken’s alter ego The Chicken Lady was hatched.
Joining the team behind “OUTstanding” includes Jesse Tyler Ferguson, Justin Mikita, Amy Rice, Craig Gartner, and Michael Koenigs as executive producers, Chris Casey as production manager, Georgia Krause as producer, and Elie Sokoloff as editorial producer.
About Localish Localish is a multiplatform lifestyle brand from the ABC Owned Television Stations aimed at bringing out the good in cities across America through positive, feel-good storytelling. A digital native brand launched in September 2018, Localish expanded on Feb. 17, 2020, and debuted its broadcast home in eight top markets across the country. Localish has produced over 3,000 pieces of digital video, totaling more than 400 million video views, with 60% of its audience under the age of 44. Most recently honored with the 2019 Innovator Award – the highest distinction among TVNewsCheck’s annual Social Media Excellence Awards – Localish was credited for its forward-minded ideas, sleek execution and all-around positive impact. As a broadcast network, Localish expanded its short-form series of local storytelling into long-form programming to reach approximately 14 million households across America. The brand also continues to debut stories on localish.com, ABC digital platforms and social media platforms, as it transcends city limits and inspires its audience to live like a local wherever they are.
About ABC Owned Television Stations Walt Disney Television’s eight owned ABC stations are multiplatform leaders in local news and information. Collectively No. 1 across all U.S. television, reaching 23% of households and more than 34 million Total Viewers and 62 million digital visitors a month, the eight stations are comprised of 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. The stations also deliver locally sourced storytelling to more than 14 million viewers across America through its digital-first national lifestyle brand and broadcast channel, Localish. Most recently, the stations received four Broadcast & Cable awards in the major market category for 2020: Best News Coverage, Best Digital Multiplatform or Website, Best Investigative Reporting Station Group and Best Public Affairs Programming, illustrating the group’s strength and ever-increasing growth and reach in the multiplatform space.
ABC7 New York Sits Down With Its 1980 Broadcast Team in an Exclusive Eyewitness Account to the Murder of John Lennon, Set to Premiere This Friday, Dec. 4
‘Eyewitness to the Death of John Lennon’ Features Interviews With Geraldo Rivera,Former ABC7 Anchor Ernie Anastos, Former Reporters John Johnson and Doug Johnson,and Former Producer Alan Weiss, the First Person to Break the News of John Lennon’s Death
L- R Ernie Anastos, John Johnson, ABC newsroom Dec. 8, 1980
ABC 7/WABC-TV New York shares with viewers a firsthand account of John Lennon’s murder in an exclusive stream-only premiere of “Eyewitness to the Death of John Lennon,” hosted by ABC7 anchor Bill Ritter this Friday, Dec. 4.Featuring rare footage, viewers will be able to witness the firsthand account when ABC7 was the first to confirm the murder of Lennon and broke the news to the nation during ABC’s Monday Night Football with former ABC7 sports anchor Howard Cosell on Dec. 8, 1980. Viewers can stream the premiere of the special across ABC7 NY’s connected TV apps on Amazon Fire TV, Android TV, Apple TV, and Roku. The special will also air on Channel 7 on Sunday, Dec. 13 (5:00 p.m.).
As the 40th anniversary of Lennon’s murder approaches, Ritter interviews the 1980 ABC7 broadcast team who were on the ground and covered the story, both in front of the camera – Geraldo Rivera, Ernie Anastos, John Johnson, Doug Johnson – and behind the scenes. The special includes the fascinating firsthand account of former ABC7 producer Alan Weiss who broke the story to the station. Weiss was receiving medical care at the Roosevelt hospital when the police and emergency responders rushed Lennon into the emergency room. He recounts the moment he witnessed firsthand the doctors working to save the former Beatle’s life, the screams of Lennon’s wife, Yoko Ono, and how he broke the story to the then ABC7 assignment editor, Neil Goldstein.
The Lennon special is riveting and will tell the story that shook the world from a perspective many have never seen — as it happened, moment by moment, with rare and newly discovered historical footage, all through the eyes of Eyewitness News.
“Eyewitness to the Death of John Lennon” will debut on Friday, Dec. 4, on ABC7’s streaming apps on Roku, Amazon Fire TV, Apple TV, and Android TV. To stream the special, viewers can search “ABC7 New York” in the app store. The special will also air on Channel 7 on Sunday, Dec. 13 (5:00 p.m.).
About WABC WABC-TV has been the leader in local news and entertainment programming in the New York City area for more than 60 years. Producing more than 45 hours of live, local news and weather each week, Channel 7 “Eyewitness News”is the most watched local news in New York and the United States. WABC-TV also produces “Live with Kelly and Ryan,” weekdays at 9:00 a.m., which is seen in more than 200 markets across the U.S. Quality news and programming, cutting-edge technology and ongoing community outreach are the hallmarks of excellence that have consistently kept WABC-TV New York’s No. 1 station and the most-watched television station in the nation.
Viewers Can Win Fantastic Prizes in 6abc’s Watch and Win Sweepstakes
Kelly Ripa and Ryan Seacrest; Ginger Zee; DJ Jazzy Jeff
Carson Kressley; Julia Rae
6abc, Philadelphia’s most-watched television station and leading news source, rings in the holiday season with its 10-year title sponsor Dunkin for the “The 6abc Dunkin’ Thanksgiving Day Celebration,” on Thursday, Nov. 26 (8:30 a.m. EST), followed by three and a half hours of virtual celebrity appearances, performances and sweepstakes contests throughout the special. The reimagined celebration is hosted by 6abc Action News Rick Williams, Cecily Tynan, Adam Joseph, Karen Rogers and Alicia Vitarelli with special guest host Carson Kressley and Julia Rae. They are joined by special guests Ginger Zee of “Good Morning America,” “Live” hosts Kelly Ripa and Ryan Seacrest, and Philadelphia’s DJ Jazzy Jeff.
“We were determined to provide our viewers with the wonderful Thanksgiving morning programming they have enjoyed for decades,” said Bernie Prazenica, president and general manager of 6abc/WPVI-TV Philadelphia. “While we can’t be together for a parade on the parkway, we can be together through the magic of sharing Thanksgiving as a community on 6abc. For out-of-town families that used to visit the parade, we encourage them to download one of our streaming apps and host a virtual watch party with their family.”
In addition to the hosts, the virtual celebration includes performances and celebrity appearances that include the most-awarded female gospel artist of all time CeCe Winans, musician DaVonda Simmons, actress Hayley Orrantia, Disney Channel’s star Ruby Rose Turner of “Coop & Cami Ask the World,” Mandy Gonzalez, Norm Lewis, Billy Flanigan, Deniece Williams, Just Sam, Louis Knight, Runaway June, Disney’s The Lion King, Philadanco, with special guests from Walt Disney World, and viewers can enjoy past memorable parade moments.
“As Dunkin’ celebrates its 10th anniversary as the title sponsor of the 6abc Dunkin’ Thanksgiving Day Parade, our Greater Philadelphia-area franchisees are thrilled to continue being a part of such a special holiday tradition,” said Jackie Keown, Field Marketing Director for Dunkin’ Brands. “We want to thank our amazing partners at 6abc for a decade-long partnership that brings Philadelphia’s favorite holiday tradition to the community and beyond and look forward to celebrating safely this year with viewers at home!”
Additionally, viewers will have the opportunity to win numerous Prizes range from a Florida vacation for six to TradeWinds Island Resorts to free Dunkin coffee for a year. The contest and rules pertaining to the prizes can be found at 6abc’s “Watch & Win”.
About 6abc/WPVI-TV Philadelphia For over half a century, 6abc/WPVI-TV Philadelphia has been broadcasting to viewers in the Delaware and Lehigh Valleys, an area covering southeastern Pennsylvania, northern and central Delaware and southern New Jersey. As the No. 1 station in Philadelphia for almost 45 years, 6abc Action News delivers local news, information, traffic and weather to more than 3 million homes. Action News captures over half of all Adult 25-54 news viewers on an average day*. In the past year, Action News has won 2,633 out of 2,662 newscasts in Households for a winning percentage of 98.9%.†
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 airSunday, 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.
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.
ABC7/WABC-TV, New York’s and the nation’s No. 1 station presents “Vote 2020 Your Voice” virtual town hall to discuss the upcoming election and answer numerous questions raised by viewers about the upcoming election and voting system. Hosted by ABC7 anchor Sade Baderinwa, the one-hour town hall will stream LIVE TODAY, Oct. 8 (2:00 p.m. EDT), on ABC7 and across ABC7NY’s connected TV apps.
As she delves into numerous topics with the panel of experts, Baderinwa will address numerous voting concerns ABC7 is hearing from the community and help tristate viewers navigate everything they need to know for the 2020 election.
Panelist include the following:
Jo-Ann Yoo, executive director of the Asian American Federation
Laura W. Brill, director of The Civics Center
Andrea Hailey, CEO of Vote.org
Ralina Cardona, national vice president for the Northeast League of United Latin American Citizens
About WABC WABC-TV has been the leader in local news and entertainment programming in the New York City area for more than 60 years. Producing more than 45 hours of live, local news and weather each week, Channel 7 “Eyewitness News” is the most watched local news in New York and the United States. WABC-TV also produces “Live with Kelly and Ryan,” weekdays at 9:00 a.m., which is seen in more than 200 markets across the U.S. Quality news and programming, cutting-edge technology and ongoing community outreach are the hallmarks of excellence that have consistently kept WABC-TV New York’s No. 1 station and the most-watched television station in the nation.
Friday Night Lights Just Got Better As ABC13/KTRK-TV Houston Teams Up With Texan Live to Stream High School Sports With a Football Kickoff
ABC13 Will Stream Two High School Games Each Week
Viewers Can Stream Live Two Games Each Week on ABC13.com, ABC13’s app and ABC13’s Connected TV Apps on Amazon Fire TV, Android TV, Apple TV and Roku
ABC13,Houston’s news leader, is proud to partner with Texan Live, the authority on live and on-demand high school sports in Texas, to livestream two high school games throughout greater Houston each week on ABC13’s streaming apps. Kicking off the partnership with high school football, viewers can stream the highly anticipated annual “Battle Line on 59” football game between New Caney and Porter High School on Friday, Oct. 10 (7:00 p.m. CDT), followed by a Saturday noon matchup between Bridgeland and Langham Creek High School. Viewers can livestream the games on ABC13.com, ABC13’s app and ABC13’s Connected TV Apps on Amazon Fire TV, Android TV, Apple TV and Roku.
As high school sports resume with social distancing guidelines that include limited capacity and mandated face masks, many fans will not attend their favorite games. The partnership between ABC13 and Texan Live gives Houstonians added options to watch their favorite high school games.
“Adding high school sports as a livestreaming option on ABC13’s streaming apps is another way for the communities we serve to enjoy high school sports during these unprecedented times,” said ABC13 President and General Manager Wendy Granato. “It is a win-win to combine ABC13’s reach with Texan Live’s expertise.”
“We strive to deliver high school sports to watch at home on your TV, computer or mobile device,” said Texan Live founder Bert Brocker. “I’m very pleased to partner with ABC13 and add another layer for viewers to enjoy high school sports.”
ABC13’s streaming apps elevate the local news experience with the ability to watch live newscasts, breaking news coverage and weather reports seamlessly in a streaming environment.
Viewers can download ABC13’s free streaming app to their Roku, Amazon Fire TV Stick, Apple TV or Android TV. ABC13 will play the game live at abc13.com and on the ABC13 iPhone and Android apps.
About ABC13/KTRK-TV Houston For over 50 years, ABC13 has been Houston’s news leader from sign-on to sign-off. Broadcasting 49 hours of locally produced newscasts each week, ABC13 is the top-rated and most-watched news station among the Houston-area viewers. ABC13 also leads the market in its digital media efforts, with top rankings for its website, abc13.com, Facebook, Instagram and Twitter. ABC13 delivers live and streaming content on Roku, Fire TV, Amazon and AppleTV in the ABC13 Houston App. ABC13 is deeply invested in the Houston community, spotlighting Houston’s diversity with community affairs programs covering issues that affect different segments of the population – from local town halls to ABC13+. The station also hosts several community projects throughout the year including Share Your Holidays, an annual food drive benefiting the Houston Food Bank; and our E-cycle Drive, a collection/recycling effort for outdated electronic equipment in conjunction with Earth Day. ABC13 is also known for broadcasting the city’s major events including the annual July 4th Freedom Over Texas celebration, The Chevron Marathon, Houston Pride and The Houston Rodeo Parade.
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.com, ABC7LA app, ABC7’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.
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
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.
