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DESCRIPTION:POWER GRAB FOR PUBLIC AIRWAVES:\nKTVU/COX WILL STIFLE MINORITY BROADCASTING 
 IN THE BAY AREA\n\nBoycottKTVU.com                                          
                                                           		 	          
 \nTwitter:BoycottKTVU        						      		      
 BoycottKTVU@gmail.com\n\n*** PROTEST SCHEDULED FOR JUNE 16, 2009 AT 3:30 PM 
 OUTSIDE KTVU'S HEADQUARTERS ***\n\nIn what can only be described as a pure 
 power grab, $15 billion conglomerate Cox, owner of KTVU Channel 2 & KICU 
 Channel 36, is trying to add to the two stations they already own in the 
 Bay Area. \n\nIf successful, the move would effectively shut down the 
 efforts of multiple minority-led organizations launching free television 
 programming to gravely underserved markets.\n\nKTVU claims in a recent 
 filing to the FCC they will lose part of the coverage they currently enjoy 
 on Channel 2 after they switch to digital TV this Friday. They have asked 
 the FCC to give them Channel 42 as compensation for their alleged loss of 
 coverage. \n\nYet they already own a higher powered station – KICU-TV in 
 San José – that could do the job much better on one of its multiple 
 program streams.\n\nInstead, by grabbing for Channel 42, KTVU will stifle a 
 coalition of community broadcasters organized by KAXT, a locally owned, 
 minority-led television station ready to launch 22 free over-the-air 
 channels on June 12th. \n\nIf KTVU is allowed to take away the channel 
 first filed for by KAXT with the FCC in 2007, it would set a dangerous 
 national precedent for all independent media outlets.\n\nA protest outside 
 of KTVU's headquarters at 2 Jack London Square in Oakland, CA is scheduled 
 for Tuesday, June 16 at 3:30 pm. All of the displaced groups will have 
 strong representation. \n\nBelow is a comprehensive slate of the 
 programming set to air on KAXT, featuring the first free-to-air South Asian 
 television channel in the country, the first 24/7 Vietnamese channel in the 
 region, two local Spanish channels, a channel targeting the 
 African-American community, not to mention Filipino content.\nFor a more 
 detailed look at media consolidation, a petition and contact 
 information\n\nfor KTVU, Cox, the FCC and local leaders who need to hear 
 our voices, please visit:\n\nBoycottKTVU.com\nTwitter: 
 BoycottKTVU\n###\n\nKAXT-TV PROGRAM LINE UP\n“22 Channels on Channel 
 22”\n\nAll channels are 24/7 -- 12 video channels -- 10 radio channels on 
 TV \n\nThis first of its kind local programming lineup is now on 
 hold:\n\nChannel 22.1, Cool Music Network – A music video channel 
 programmed for local viewers’ tastes, which includes music and 
 entertainment news, as well as the broadcast of national and local 
 concerts.\n\nChannel 22.2, Que Huong TV – A local 24/7 Vietnamese 
 channel, the first of its kind in the US, featuring news, community 
 programs, cultural events and activities.\n\nChannel 22.3, Tiempos Finales 
 – Local Christian Spanish channel with programs produced in the KAXT 
 studios, in local churches and on location addressing the concerns and 
 issues of the Hispanic/Latino community.\n\nChannel 22.4, Bahia TV – 
 Local Spanish channel with family programming, community events and 
 activities, educational content and political dialogue.\n\nChannel 22.5, 
 Diya TV – First free 24/7 South Asian channel in the nation with locally 
 produced talk show for women, political panels, entertainment, educational 
 programming, movies and news.\n\nChannel 22.6, Coastal TV – A California 
 tourist channel exploring the California coast, featuring events, 
 activities and vacation spots like Monterey, the Sonoma Wine Country, and 
 San Francisco.\n\nChannel 22.7, My Family TV – A television network 
 focused on family-friendly entertainment with national news.\n\nChannel 
 22.8, i2TV – Truly interactive television featuring user generated 
 content seamlessly integrated online and on-air. Content includes weddings, 
 graduations, little league & high school games, and those who want to be a 
 “star”. \n\nChannel 22.9, The Real Hip Hop Network – Music, news and 
 entertainment focused on Hip Hop music directed toward the African-American 
 community.\n\nChannel 22.10, Corner Store - a localized arrangement of 
 infomercial programs. \n\nChannel 22.11, Peanut TV – User generated Real 
 Estate programming enabling all to view homes for sale. Proprietary service 
 allows locals to advertise their home listings for free online and on 
 air.\n\nChannel 22.12, Mobile Peanut TV – Free, locally generated 
 listings for cars, motor homes, boats and motor cycles on both television 
 and online. \n\nRadio on TV Channels:\nChannel 22.13 – Indian Spiritual 
 Music (Various languages) 	\nChannel 22.14 – Indian Classical Music 
 (Various languages) 	\nChannel 22.15 – Indian Talk Religious 
 (Hindi/Punjabi) \nChannel 22.16 – Indian Talk Religious (Tamil) \nChannel 
 22.17 – Indian Pop Music (Various) \nChannel 22.18 – Vietnamese – Que 
 Huong Radio\nChannel 22.19 – Vietnamese – Religious Talk\nChannel 22.20 
 -- English – Religious Talk\nChannel 22.21 – Spanish – Religious Talk 
 \nChannel 22.22 – Spanish – Local churches with music, sermons\n 
 https://www.indybay.org/newsitems/2009/06/11/18601374.php
SUMMARY:PROTEST FOR KTVU'S MEDIA CONSOLIDATION ATTEMPT
LOCATION:2 Jack London Square\nOakland, CA 94623
URL:https://www.indybay.org/newsitems/2009/06/11/18601374.php
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