Scott Reiss Seems Content at KTVU; CNN Stalemate; Mibach Struts His Ego at KTVU; Fosters Resentment; Worse Yet, Puts Ketchup on Hot Dog; Tiffany McElroy at KRON But Why Did She Leave NY?; Darya Pissed; Ronn Owens and Tara Fields; She's a Brunette, Uh Oh; KCBS' Bunger Coasting Which Isn't So Great; Wayne Freedman/ Watkowski Tiff; Monday Mash

IT APPEARS SCOTT REISS either doesn't want to leave the Bay Area or CNN hasn't upped its offer for the KTVU anchor (primarily sports, sometimes news) to split for Atlanta. They're officially at a stalemate --one thing is certain: Reiss has garnered considerable leverage for his next contract at Fox2 --CNN supposedly offered him a three-year deal worth north of a million dollars which in Atlanta buys you a mansion.

*Speaking of KTVU, with Sal Castaneda fetching for more money and the morning diva out of control seems there's a mini chaos on the set of 2's horrid, "The Nine" --industry spies tell me Mike Mibach, one of the wretched three, is suddenly strutting his ego and making little people behind the scenes squirm. "He's a fucking asshole and a demanding one at that", a senior staffer tells me. Mibach does have quite an ego but much more suited for Akron and not the Bay Area. Worse yet, Mibach puts ketchup on a hotdog, what a schmuck!

*OK, I'm smitten: Tiffany McElroy, the new KRON morning anchor only I'm suspicious --what Big Apple newsreader would leave her NY gig to come to KRON? I've heard about her professional issues in the 212, sure, and the Bay Area is wonderful but KRON? That said, she's beautiful and smart too.

Oh, yeah, you guessed it: Countess Darya is already jealous. Watch out, Tiff.

On the other hand, Darya's asshole BF, didn't make the final call on the McElroy hire which is telling.

Me thinks King Pero influencio might be waning. About time. Meanwhile, KRONvicts are having a mild orgasm.

Dr. Tara Fields --Ronn fav on KGO and...

*So, we all know Ronn Owens like brunettes --his wife is one--and well, he really, really, really, loves this one, pal! Dr. Tara Fields, what do you know? A brunette! How convenient --especially after the show when there's so, so, much free time.

SO MUCH FREE TIME!

*Stan Bunger has been a frequent target here of late; used to love the veteran KCBS radio anchor and said as much only Bunger has somehow lost his radio roots and seems to be coasting now --mailing it in.

Bunger still does a good job but his silly and embarrassing act with Roberta Gonzales --among other acts, is repulsive. And Bunger used to be a decent interviewer, not any more.

Bunger comes across as an ego maniac with a NY attitude. Too bad, because the Alameda resident has built up quite a bit of good will.

*Career rebirth or rejuvenated energy? You be the judge: Kristen Sze at KGO 

*I mentioned the other day that ABC7 veteran/award-winning reporter, Wayne Freedman, had a tiff with ND, the mercurial Tracey Watkowski...this is big news because Freedman, who has considerable clout around 900 Front used to be a firm ally of Watkowski and now even he can't stand her. She still has the support (publically at least) of network bigwig but luck might be running out: the Heather Ishimaru case is nearing closure and KGO's numbers haven't been too robust lately.