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Top 10 SF Bay Area Female TV Journalists I'd Like to Get Smashed With

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1. Roberta Gonzales--KPIX

Notes: relaxed, fun, and eager to talk turkey. Probably very wacky and quirky too. I'm guessing top-shelf margaritas.

 

2. Allie Rasmus--KTVU

Notes: couple of Coronas and a shot of Cuervo--mass giggle-fest. Loosen up the hair.

3. Anne Makovec--KPIX

Notes: Two Buds. Jukebox time: play some Donald Fagen.

4.Juliette Goodrich--KPIX

Notes: 3 glasses of Kendall Jackson cab, some peanuts and kooky conversation. Forklempt!

5. Justine Waldman--KRON

Notes: Bud Lite, screw the glass. Talk shop. Badabing!

6. Lyanne Melendez--KGO-TV

Notes: Martini straight up, Kettle One, very dry, olive--conservative type, just a guess. Guarded.

7. Cristina Rendon--KTVU

Notes: Looks like a party gal. Smart, a bit wooden: two Coronas, two limes --some Stray Cats, please.

8. Christin Ayers--KPIX

Notes: Dom. I shout: "Hey, bartender? Leave the bottle." I'd have to sing some George Benson. OK, I'm cool with that. She's very suspicious and guarded. She needn't be. I'm worth the wait. (Confident).

9. Leyla Gulen--KGO-TV

Notes: Sierra Nevada. Probably likes Maroon 5. I'd tell her that at least she didn't play Train. Three giggles. One more for the road.

10. Vicky Nguyen--KNTV, (NBC Bay Area)

Notes: I sense urgency. A quick vodka tonic. Gone, take care. Maybe it was intense criticism of We Investigate. She smiled at least.

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Why KTVU Still Matters In Spite Of An 'Obsession'; Sunday Column

 Several of you have written me asking why I write so much about KTVU. One e-mailer in particular struck a nerve: "You're obsessed."

We'll, not really, actually just passionate maybe. And there's nothing wrong with that because I can remember the days when Channel 2 meant something here and beyond.

I remember when KTVU News was a hallmark operation with a dedicated staff of great reporters, anchors, news people, producers, writers, news directors; a staff of professionals with both local and national admiration. A true legacy TV operation across the board. So yeah, what you may refer to as an obsession I only say I'm paying close attention to and don't regret doing so.

Of course it's been many years since the decline of KTVU. More and more reporters have retired, anchors too. KTVU was one of those stations that possessed very little turnover and much  of its luster was the fact so many people stayed on and delivered such an immensely quality news product.

God, think of the days of Dennis Richmond, Rita Williams, Lloyd LaCuesta, Randy Shandobil; news directors like the great Fred Zehnder and Andrew Finlayson. There's some obsession.

I know the business has changed. I see it and view it everyday. I didn't just wake up and begin lamenting how much the present day model is so chock full of dreck and mismanagement and how so thoroughly awful once-great TV stations have turned into mush. I get it.

I also know that there's still a very dedicated staff over there in Oakland. Even as Fox Network takes over and all staff is understandably nervous and full of anxiety over inevitable changes and makeover, there existstoday a heady desire to churn out quality news content.

I have been overly critical of the KTVU News operation. I have delivered my share of hits and insults; granted, most of it, KTVU has provided ample ammunition, (Asiana, frequent graphics mistakes, etc); this is a shame too because by and large, even with all its mess-ups, Channel 2 is still tops in the market in my book.

Frank Somerville and Julie Haener remain on their game. Ken Wayne is top-notch and delivers a solid punch. Bill Martin and Sal Castaneda are proven veterans. Mark Ibanez is going strong after 34 years. KTVU still has game.

Where it hasn't had game of late has been its incredibly horrid news directors. Lee Rosenthal, The Boy Wonder, is gone, finally, thankfully. Special Ed is in the rear-view mirror, thank God. I don't know much about the new woman from Washington DC but she can't be any worse than her predecessor. Unfortunately, from what I've heard about the new GM, Brian Kelley, from Boston, is not good but I'll hold judgment for now. Time will tell. Tom Raponi, who I liked at first and was respected by most of the staff, never recovered from Asiana and took the bullet for Rosenthal. They're now gone. Good riddance.

KTVU will never be like the old KTVU --but it doesn't have to be like TV's version of WKRP in Cincinnati either.

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The Towering Inferno Of Bullshit That Permeates The Cumulus/KGO/KNBR/KSFO SF Cluster

EXCUSE ME BUT the bullshit has reached the crisis point.

I have never heard so many blathering idiots and buttheads, disingenuous assholes, who wouldn't know a sincere bone in their body if their life depended on it come out from under the radar.

You frauds!

All of you.

Like you.

You too, you phony POS. Ass kisser!

Let me tell you a story about compassion. I have compassion and understanding for people who know when to shut up and leave the room. They are sincere. They don't cower and hide under their bed covers.

The bullshit. STOP! Please, stop it.

You stupid, ass-kissing industry people with your false sensations and outpouring of what? Nothing, n.o.t.h.i.n.g. Got it? Let me tell you why I don't care what you say or mean. Because all of it truly lacks anything of substance.

I call you out.

Remember, don't bullshit a bull shitter.

By tomorrow, most of you will be getting hammered at Grumpys  and forget about the guy. If he was that swell where the fuck were you when he was alive? REPEAT: Stop the bullshit. Please. Seriously, all of you need to get laid or something. Go to Bakos' office and tell her how amazing she is; go over and send a golly-gee, sir, Mr. Bloomquist, you are divine e-mail so you can get an extra SweetJack coupon for Christmas.

Go hoover Karel too while you're at it--after all, The Man just loved his show. Stooges!

Look, you are on this planet for a limited time. Morbidity and mortality. You, all of YOU, will succumb some day. Death is a bitch. I lost my brother, father too. You want to be a hero? Go to Children's Hospital and see the little kids--that's something to weep for-- everything else is a hunk of bullshit.

The man passed. To his family, condolences. His daughters lost a father. Godspeed to them. Those close to him and his family, we feel for you. The ones who truly KNEW him for an extended time and didn't offer false malaise and cry over the weekend.

Oh, please...

Yeah, I said it. It needed to be said.

Stop the bullshit and get back to your desk, moron.

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