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Didja Hear? (July 14, 2005)Chris Cantore of 91X shared the news yesterday that the Clear Channel World Domination Headquarters on 9660 Granite Ridge Drive is being split into two, plus the water was turned off so people had to bring their own water bottles. With CC divesting programming interest in the four Mexican-owned stations by September 2006, it seems that the leased building is being downsized into half of its original size when it opened in 2002. Already, CCSD lost the JSA'd KSDO (when Chase Radio Partners sold it to a Spanish-language religious broadcaster), XETRA 690 (to CCLA in 2003, then itself sold to another Spanish-language programmer), and the two satellites for two of its San Diego stations in Temecula. Now, CCSD is divesting its programming and marketing interests for the four remaining Mexican-owned radio stations, Z90 (90.3), 91X (91.1), Magic 92.5, and KOOL 99.3, which would leave the building house with six fewer radio station studios than it did at its peak after it added Z90 and Hot Country 99.3 when it purchased the programming rights from Victor Diaz's Califormula Group.After the 10am hour, Robin Roth came on commenting that she's glad that she doesn't have to pay for air conditioning. What's next for Clear Channel? Coin-operated air conditioners (in each studio, naturally) for a buck an hour? Don't laugh! This could become a reality as the cost of electricity and oil are skyrocketing higher all the time in America's Behindest City. Does this mean that Clear Channel would also have to give up their secret basement hockey arena as well?
Jack-FM: The First 100 Days (July 14, 2005)Today marks the 100th day of the existance of Jack-FM 100.7, which supplanted the Star concept. As of late, the station started playing something that it hasn't played since the station said "Die, Star" that day. Jingles? There are now singing jingles for Jack FM being played.E-mails about Jack come in every now and then. Here's one from reader Tony Bixby:
Everybody has been talking about how great Star 100.7 was.
Tracy Johnson and the team at Star were wizards and knew exactly what they are doing.
Let's be honest, Star has had some unshining moments!
Shawn & Donna in the mornings
I'm sure there are many more! I'll be the first to admit I've
been a Star listener from day one. From Jeff & Jer's first day, to Jagger &
Kristi's wedding, to listening to the Fugitive clues. I was a fan.
Now, I'm not. Star had many great radio moments, but not all
great, including the switch to Jack. When will this April Fools joke end?
Tazy Update (July 14, 2005)Tazy's SP Radio One is still pumping out new editions of his Internet radio show. Visit http://www.skaparade.com/ for the latest shows.He's still producing & self-syndicating his short-form and long-form specialty programs "Tazy's New Music Spotlight" and "SP Radio One." He's also recently conducted interviews with The Dead 60's, Acceptance, Fall Out Boy, Dakah The Hip Hop Orchestra, The Mars Volta, Mae, Big D & The Kids Table, The Mono Band, Thrice, Verra Cruz, Motion City Soundtrack, and many more! He also has a new Myspace website: http://www.myspace.com/SPradio1
The Wires (July 14, 2005)Third-party stories are copyrighted by their respective owners. SDN has no affillition with these stories.Houston Chronicle: No Rabbit Ears for Analog TVs in 2009? FMQB: Pirated CDs More Sopisticated Than Ever...do you know if you're actually buying the real thing anymore? FMQB: Downloads Triple in First Half of 2005 NY Post: Sirius Getting Disney Radio? North County Times - Randy Dotinga: KOGO's Larson marks 29 years in town. Mayoral Debate Archived (July 14, 2005)In case you missed Roger Hedecock's Tuesday afternoon mayoral debate on KOGO, you can catch the archived broadcast of his show by going to his website Roger Hedgecock.com, then clicking on the Show Archives button, and selecting the July 12 show.
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