Last look at Van Nuys location
WNET and the influence of David KochRomenesko has NPR's press release (dated tomorrow) on plans to hire 45 new reporters, editors and producers in three years, a 15% increase. There will be more foreign bureaus, more staff for "Morning Edition," "All Things Considered" and "Day to Day," and "ME" will move ahead with plans to broadcast sometimes from the West Coast. It's all because of Mrs. Kroc.
More by Kevin Roderick:
Ralph Lawler of the Clippers and the age of AquariusRiding the Expo Line to USC 'just magical'
Last bastion of free parking? Loyola Marymount to charge students
Matt Kemp, Dodgers and Kings start big weekend the right way
LA Times writers revisit their '92 riots observations
Recent Radio stories on LA Observed:
Ralph Lawler of the Clippers and the age of Aquarius20 years since the riots with Warren Olney and 'Which Way, LA?'
The City Maven signs up with KPCC's website
KPFK staff warned to stop downloading (old) pirated movies
DNC chair does Villaraigosa no favors on KABC
New at LA Observed
Follow us on Twitter
On the Media Page
Go to Media
LA Biz Observed
Go to LA Biz Observed
Sign up for daily email from LA Observed