We're a top-10 market without a 24-hour news channel.
A few years back, KRON began "Bay TV", (where's Susan Blake?) and for awhile, it took off.
While viewership numbers were not large enough to sustain longevity, "Bay TV" provided an outlet for news-hungry audiences.
God knows we have a thirst for information in this 24/7 news cycle world, you would think someone/ some monied outlet would try to launch its own station on a cable channel. Of course that would require a ton of money and resources, a few good reporters, anchors, and producers too wouldn't hurt.
I know I'm reaching.
*Both Kevin Lynch, the SFGate 49ers reporter/insider, and Mychael Urban, the Giants reporter for Comcast SportsNet Bay Area, appeared, Tuesday, on the "Chris Townsend Show" on 95.7 FM. No biggie, right? Wrong.
Lynch is a frequent guest on KNBR's staple of shows, as is Urban, who appears weekly on the Damon Bruce show. Don't think the KNBR/Cumulus suits weren't aware of that nugget. Folks, what we have here is the beginning of a new "if you do that station, you're not doing this station." Trust me.
*Speaking of Knibber, a reader asks "where's Ray Woodson?" Woodson, one of the very few talented tonsils over there, has been noticeably absent from his news duties and sports updates.
*David Louie: the Bay Area energizer bunny.
*Props to Dan Noyes of KGO-TV/ABC7 for his exclusive interview with the "Hummer Mom", Christine Hubbs, who was convicted of underage sex with 2 Livermore boys. Pretty riveting stuff and a look into the mind of a woman who still apparently doesn't get it.
*ClearChannel buys Metro. Look for a ton of layoffs.
*STOCK UP: KCBS morning traffic anchor, Kim Wonderley...Sports tonsils, Dave Lewis and Joe Salvatore...KNBR sports updater, Matt Kellog...KQED-FM "Forum host", Michael Krasny...CC Times media writer, Bill Mann.
*Although I have a few issues with KCBS morning sports anchor, Steve Bitker, I, again, for the umpteenth time, applaud his consistent, professional style of ALWAYS crediting the announcer on an actuality. It's called professional courtesy in the business. You'd think the "Dibber" on KNBR would practice the same, but that would be like asking Willie Brown to lift out his wallet every now and then.
*What has 200,000 legs and drinks Corona beer? The 'Bay-to-Breakers'...time to split next week.
*Follow me on Twitter if you have a life or even if you don't.
