News10 Going in HD!

Finally, News10 is getting a chance broadcast in High Definition. The HD package includes a brand new set which will reflect on our community, they will still continue to broadcast field reports in standard definition digitall, the CG graphics will slighty change because of the 16x9 format, and no word yet if new music is included, and according to the president of News10, they will have the most dynamic 3D weather graphics in the market. But for now this is a big and exciting change for News10 and it's long time viewers. We can expect to see the change in just a few weeks now in mid-December... a great way to go into 2010. But for now, all newscast will be broadcast from the Information Center in the newsroom. (personally, I would like to see more breaking news coverage)

If you like to see the timelas of News10's old set getting teared down, click on the link below and the video will be on the right hand side of the page.

http://www.news10.net/life/entertainment/local-entertainment/story.aspx?storyid=70620&catid=103

The set being 'teared down'

Some changes at News10

Jennifer Smith, long time news anchor has stepped down from the Midday and Sunday night shows to a Multimedia Journalist position. She will on occasion fill-in anchoring, but her main duties will be to go out and report on stories. Also, according to some sources she is expected to retire sometime next year.

Cristi Jessee, one of News10's first Multimedia Journalist has decided to take a position as news director in Minnesota. Her last day will be on August 3rd.

News10's Nicole Chavez and Gregg Lalka will be leaving the station. They both joined in 2005 and will be headed to the central coast of California. They both are engaged and met while working together in Reno, NV.

Deborah Hoffman left the station in early July to work as the Communications Director for Senator Fran Pavley at the State Capitol. And yes, thats my arm.

So we can expect a few new faces at News10 in the Fall.

News10, only hiring Multimedia Journalist!

Since 2008, News10 has decided to take an approach to have every reporter shoot, edit, write their own stories instead of having 'crews' go out. Stacy Owen, former news director at News10 decided to take this path before she left the station earlier this year. KRON 4 in San Francisco also does the same thing and it's where Stacy Owen came from before joining News10.

So how does this all work? The reporters get assigned a story at the beginning of their shift, they grab a camera that is smaller from a regular field camera, and go off to shoot their interviews and "b-roll". Once they finish, they return back to write and edit their story and once it's time for a live shot, they go out with an actual photographer into the field. Usually, the photographers go out to the breaking news stories and if the story is huge, they will dispatch a reporter right away. Normally, if it's big like a protest or capitol budget story, both photog's and the reporter will be there. Slowly, more and more stations are doing this. FOX40 is looking to hire a few Multimedia Journalist, and when most reporters start off out from college they are required to do the whole shanagans.

Senior Reporter leaves News10

Mark Hedlund joined News10 on March 30, 1981... the day President Reagan was shot. Hedlund has covered all sorts of stories throughout Northern California including floods, fires, and his speciality... court appearance's.

Most people don't know this, but coincidentally Hedlund's son is also a general assignment reporter working for CBS in the Washington/ Idaho market since 2006.

Working almost 30 years in Sacramento, Hedlund has decided to leave. His last appearance was Friday April 17 on News10 at 5. He will continue to reside in Sacramento along with his wife, Beth. Hedlund will now be working at the state assembly speakers office.

March 2008 Interview with Patty Souza

Patty Souza has been the Chief Meteorologist at News10 for three years already forecasting the 5, 6, and 11 p.m. newscast. Souza took over Elissa Lynn's position after she left to work for the state in 2006. Prior to joining News10, she was the morning/ afternoon Meteorologist at KCRA 3 since 2002. And prior from KCRA she came from Orlando, Florida. Patty also has a sister Tammie Souza, who is a Meteorologist for CBS in Tampa, Florida. Patty can be reached at psouza@news10.net

Hometown: Ramona, Calif. (Outside of San Diego)

Birthday: August (Leo)

1. If you weren't a Meteorologist, what would you be doing today?
I love forestry and nature. I am SURE I would be a ranger or environmental scientist studying something to do with the forest.

2. What is your favorite season time of year, and why?

My favorite season is FALL…I love camping, fishing and diving in the FALL season.

3. Whats one thing you like about your job?

I enjoy presenting my forecast and having fun while doing it.

4. What college did you attend/major?

I studied Broadcast Journalism at Northern Arizona University, and studies Meteorology at University of Memphis and Mississippi State University.

5. Whats an interesting/ unique fact most viewers don't know about you?

I am an avid DIVER, free diving, abalone diving, spear fishing, SCUBA diving.

6. What type of music do you like? Any favorites in particular?

I love spiritual music.

7. What types of shows do you like to watch on TV?

I like Bones, NCIS, Grys Anatomy, House and NFL football on TV. And most of what is on Discovery Channel!

8. What is your favorite type of food?

I LOVE SUSHI….all Japanese food actually. Beautiful culture and wonderful food.

9. What was your first job before getting into TV?

I worked at a landscaping business in high school .

10. If you could give any advice to someone who's interested in becoming a meteorologist, what would you say?

Make sure you love meteorology…otherwise, checkout hydrology, oceanography and earth science…all similar and tied into meteorology….but also fascinating fields to work in…

Trobules with 'Tent City' and the Media...

Recently, Tent City has gotten national attention, after Lisa Ling's special aired on the Oprah Show about tent cities growing in the U.S. including Sacramento. Tent City, which is located north of Downtown Sacramento along the American River has sprung housing as many as 1200 homeless people. Recently a homeless resident of tent city was upset after News10 showed up... last week, Cornell Barnard and his photographer were almost attacked after a women hit their camera.

On Friday, CBS 13 was going to go live for the 5 and 6 p.m. shows from tent city, but as reporter Koula Gianulias was preparing, she was threaten by one of the residents. "My photographer and I dropped by in the morning to shoot some video from a distance. We didn’t have any problems and a few people kindly chatted with us." Gianulias said. "Later in the afternoon, with our huge live truck, Tent City campers seemed much more uneasy. Right when my photographer jumped out of the truck a woman yelled at him and said she was going to grab her steak knife and cut his throat. Meanwhile another man started yelling at me…so we decided it was best to take off."

Right now the mayor of Sacramento is trying to move them into another location, where it's safe and where they can wash up... but some residents expressed they don't want to move.

New on the News!

There's a new face on News10! Anne Makovec joined the station on March 1st. as a Multimedia Journalist. She also used to freelance for KGO-TV ABC 7 News from San Francisco. Prior to that she was an anchor/ reporter for KION 46 in Salinas, Calif. and at other stations as well. She graduated from the University of Wisconsin- Stevens Point.
Welcome Anne!

San Joaquin Bureau Reporters Move Up

KCRA moved up reporter Sharokina Shams late last year from reporting in the Modesto area to now in Sacramento.

And News10's Cornell Barnard is also reporting in Sacramento now, rather in the Modesto area as well.

If your not aware both stations already have reporters in the area, in their Stockton bureaus... Tim Daly (News10) and Rich Ibarra (KCRA).

Political Reporter Leaves News10

News10 political reporter Marcey Brightwell is no longer with News10, she left in January 2008 to Rose and Kindel Grayling Communications, a Sacramento lobbying firm as a Deputy Managing Director . "Standing in the hallways for hours at a time, referring to Big Five budget meeting takeouts, "I figured I just can't do this for another year." Said Brightwell in a statement to the bee. Prior to joining News10 in October 2001 (which I do remember that newscast) she was a Bureau Chief/Political Correspondent for Capitol Television News Service (CTNS) since 1994.

News10 Cuts...

For so many years covering breaking news, and bringing sunset views for the closing of the 5pm newscast, News10 is no longer using their helicopter anymore due to the economic times. If you watched a lot of News10, then you probably notice in 2007 they slowly used their helicopter... every morning they used to have traffic updates with Angel Cardenas or Julie Durda, or just nice views during the weather segment's, but that has all changed. No word if air10 will return. Now, KCRA can say they their the only ones in the sky in HD.

Also there are talks that "Big Red", News10's Satellite truck maybe sold! Another sign of the troubled economic times. And News10 staff have been told to take furloughs or 5 days of unpaid leave between now to March 2009. News10 is not the only station doing this, Gannett, the owner of News10 has forced TV stations and newspapers across the country to do the same. I recently notice one of their live trucks is just plain red without any logos... could mean a money issue as well.

ABC News Political Advisor Visits Sacramento

ABC News Political Advisor George Stephanopoulos, who was a former senior advisor to President Clinton, made a stop at the Sacramento Convention Center this afternoon as a guest speaker for the IPC California Circuits Association (CCA) which brings the issue of the California electronics industry to the attention of the State Legislature. After his appearance at the Convention Center, he stopped by the News10's studios to broadcast his commentary of the political race for the ABC world news that broadcasts weeknights nationally at 5:30 p.m. Interestingly after his thoughts on the political race during the show, Charlie Gibson didn't say he was in Sacramento, instead that he was reporting from their Washington bureau.

Former Meteorologist Joins the Conversation

Former News10 Chief Meteorologist Elissa Lynn will be Live_Online on News10.net with Sharon Ito talking about drought preparedness. So far this year and last year we have seen a very dry season state wide and it's become a serious issue that its going to be important that we are conserving our usage of water during brushing our teeth, showering, watering plants and more. Of course the conversation begins at 11am during News10 Midday. Elissa is now with the Department Water Resources which is part of the State of California. Her role is a Senior Meteorologist is to inform the public and media about weather and climate issues. She also works with the National Weather Service quantitative precipitation forecasting group at the California Nevada River Forecast Center. She acts as Department spokesperson for Flood Operations, Water Supply, and Climate Change. Elissa will also be working to update and improve telecommunications for public outreach in Flood Management.

A Look Back

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Photos of the previous News10 set have been unleased online at a TV News studio design website. Back then when News10 went by KXTV 10... a new set came in from September 1998- October 2004. I thought these pictures were interesting and brough back memories when I first started watching TV News in summer 2001 in elementary school.



This was my favorite backdrop because of how neat the small trees were actually built on the mountains.

These pictures were takin' in the year 2000, when Kiran Chetry used to co-anchor with Dan Elliott. She looks a lot different now as she is currently with CNN in New York City.

This of course was where the special guest interviews were held. Also News10 Midday at 11am was broadcast here.


Someone commented for a link to the photos, and here it is on the Modular Broadcasting Design company

http://www.mbdtv.com

Mayoral Candidates Debate

Were just about a month away until election day for Mayor of Sacramento and other measures in the county. News10 held a special debate on Wednesday, May 7th, 2008 for viewers to learn more about the candidates running for the mayoral position. It was an hour and 30 minute debate that aired from 6-7 p.m. on News10, and the other 30 minutes were broadcast Live_Online on News10.net and other networking websites in partnership with News10. All of the questions were e-mailed in from viewers wanting to know more of what each candidates thinks of a certian idea or what would they do in their own words. Each canidate had 30 seconds to respond and interestingly Adam Daniel who was running in the race decided to step down and support Heather Fargo who has been the mayor for Sacramento for years already. Above is an older picture of the California Secretary State Building where it was held, and below are recent pictures.
Of course running for candidates are

Heather Fargo


Kevin Johnson


Muriel Strand


Leonard Padilla

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Richard Jones

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Shawn Eldredge




If you missed the broadcast, you can watch online at the following link provided below
http://www.news10.net/display_story.aspx?storyid=41696

Cancelled

News10 has been sponsering the Strawberry Festival for a few years already and this year it has been cancelled. When I asked one of the anchors, Is it because of a personal matter? Their response...
"No..nothing like that. We just had to make some choices about what to sponsor and that event replicated our efforts to reach viewers in that area. We hardly ever get to Oakdale for stories so the station thought it was important to have a presence at the Chocolate festival"
Maybe next year we'll catch News10 in Placer County for the Strawberry festival which happens every April. The Oakdale Chocolate festival will take place May 17th which runs through the weekend.

The Information Center

Its final! The News10 Information Center (formally known as the Web Center) was completed and showin on Super Tuesday back in early February 2008 if you recall....Just in time to interview the special guest who are experts in politics.

News10 also created a desk where Live_Online is conducted and special guest are interviewed on certain topics and when a developing story occurs and information is slowly coming into the newsroom to bring you the latest.

Familar Voice/ Face leaves us

Dan Adams has been with KXTV News10 for nearly 30 years and on Saturday March 29th, he will retire. Dan said in a statement to Sac Bee Media's section that he will be moving to Mexico to enjoy more adventures on what life has to offer. In 2006 Dan later moved to the inland-bay area where he resided and moved away from the News10 Studios and mainly did stories in that area (ex. Fairfield, San Francisco, Santa Rosa) and he was considered a one-man-band which means he did his own shots and edited his stories all by himself which is now a days considered as a Multi-Media Journalist if i'm not mistaken. When Dan made his move he had less on-air time than he did when he was in the newsroom so most people probably wouldn't recognize him. But for people who were loyal viewers will remember his strong broadcasting voice.

Former Sacramento Sports Journalist under Warm Water

Former News10 sports anchor Dana Jacobson is under warm water after making an inappropiate reference to Norter Dame. In a statement, Jacobson said, "I am sorry. My remarks about Notre Dame were foolish and insensitive. I respect all religions and did not mean anything derogatory by my poorly chosen words. I also deeply regret the embarrassment I've caused ESPN and Mike and Mike. Jacobson will be off air for about a week

January 2008 Interview with Angel Cardenas

Name: Angel Cardenas
Height: 5'9 Pant size 32-32
Hometown: West Sacramento, Ca
Birthday: Jan. 7th, 1977

1. What interest you to get into TV news?
I've always had an interest in TV, Radio and Movies since I was very young. I was especially interested in TV news in 1999 while in college when I understood that working in news, you really have the opportunity to inform your community of important issues that may have an impact on their daily lives.

2. What are your favorite TV Shows?
News10 Good Morning, ESPN SportsCenter, NFL Network, The George Lopez Show, Dog Whisperer, Snoop Dogg's Fatherhood.

3. What is your favorite type of music/ band or artist?
Huge Michael Jackson fan! Hip Hop ( Kanye West, Immortal Technique, Diddy), Spanish Rock (Mana), anything I can dance to.

4. What is your favorite type of food/ dessert?
I love Japanese food! I can eat it almost everyday! Seafood kicks butt too! Crab, Shrimp, Mahi Mahi, Scallops! I recently had Tapas at "Tapa the World" excellent European food. Indian food is great, Italian feasting is something I partake in…. And….you can never go wrong with Mexican food. Oh and Dessert…ICE CREAM and Flan (Mexican pudding)

5. If you could travel anywhere around the world where would you go and why?
I NEED to get my butt to Europe ASAP! I've heard nothing but great things about that place. Spain, France, Italy, etc. My fiancé was there with her family a few years ago and she loved it. Spain is very simple yet fast paced. When you need to get somewhere, you usually walk. Suits me well since I'm a busy body. The food is great and the restaurants are intimate. The coffee is superb and creamy! The people are beautiful. So I hear.

6. What is the most embarrassing thing that has happened to you during live TV?
During a traffic report I forgot the name of a road where an accident was. As I sat there, LIVE, and mumbling "Um, Uh, Um Uh" I think I followed with
" Well, I'll have to get back to you on that one" DUMB

7. What is an interesting/ unique fact about you?
I recorded a 14 track CD called "The Bounce." I wrote/produced/performed 13 tracks. I completed it right before I went into TV so I never pressed it up and distributed it. Interesting huh?

8. If you were not working in the TV business...What would you be doing today?
Either music or some type of Social Service work. I love helping troubled youth.

9. Who is your role model and why?
Grandpa is my Role Model. My Grandfather Robert Castro really taught me how to be a man. From a very young age he instilled in me lifelong lessons of responsibility, respect and work ethic. To this day, he continues to teach me the little things in life that make a huge difference.


10. What college did you graduate from/ year date?
Saint Mary's College of California (Moraga, CA) 2000

11. And lastly do you have any advice or tips for someone who wants to get into the TV Journalism field?
Do everything Patrick is doing!!!! Ask Questions, Intern, Network, build relationships and meet people in the field, GET YOUR FEET IN ANY WAY YOU CAN!!

Backyards Revealed

Last week was one of the most destructible storms Northern California has seen in years and it left most residental owners with fences down, tree branches stacterd in the roadways and caused thousands of dollars spent across the Sacramento greater area cleaning up tree branches. Winds went up to 60-70 mph and was just a horrible Friday to go out and about. This 90's Toyota was along Capital Blvd. in Mid-town Sacramento along an apartment complex. This was also a very good way to meet your behind neighboors.



News10's Alicia Malaby did a report in East Sacramento about a tree that fell on top of a home along Folsom Blvd near Alhambra which wasn't a surprise across the county.