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Frequently Asked Questions

Q: On what channel is KTLA broadcast over the airwaves?
A: In the Los Angeles area, KTLA's regular TV signal is broadcast on Channel 5. KTLA's digital TV signal (KTLA-DT) is broadcast on Channel 31 in the Los Angeles area.

Q: What's the best way to contact KTLA?
A: The main KTLA number is: (323) 460-5500. KTLA's address is:

KTLA-TV
5800 Sunset Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90028

Q: Who should I call with news stories?
A: If you have a breaking news tip, call the KTLA News assignment desk at (323) 460-5501.

Q: What if I just have a question about the news?
A: You can call the assignment desk (323) 460-5501, or to cut down on phone traffic, go to the online comments and questions page.

Q: I have a question about KTLA programming.
A: Check out the KTLA programming FAQ to see if there is an answer to your question.

Q: I want autographs! How do I get them?
A: Reasonable requests will be honored by mail. Address requests to Carolyn Aguayo, KTLA-TV, 5800 Sunset Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90028. Allow 6-8 weeks for delivery.

Q: I wanted to tape yesterday's show on KTLA, but the VCR broke. How can I get a copy?
A: You can get airchecks (copies) of KTLA news shows by calling Multivision Media Monitoring at 800-560-0111 or you can visit Multivision Media's website to order a copy online. This is a private company and not part of KTLA.

Q: I would love a tour of the station, how can I get one?
A: Bad news -- KTLA doesn't offer tours of its facilities, for the simple reason that it's a place of business and with the amount of requests we would get, it would be hard to get things done with large groups of people wandering through all the time. You can, however, take a virtual tour of KTLA.

Q: My child would love to attend a taping of the KTLA Morning News. Is that possible?
A: Sorry, the tapings are not open to the public, again for the same reason as above.

Q: I want KTLA stuff. Do you sell merchandise?
A: Not as of right now, but often at special events sponsored by KTLA, hats and t-shirts are given away.

Q: We're having a charity auction. Would KTLA donate anything for it?
A: Not yet, but the promotions department is currently working on a system to evaluate when to donate and what would be available. Stay tuned!

Q: My organization would love to invite KTLA Talent to our events. How do we do that?
A: Fax or send a letter to KTLA Marketing at least 6 weeks prior to your event. The fax number is (323) 962-1691.

Q: I would like nothing more than to work for KTLA. Where do I apply?
A: You can check our job board here online. Your qualifications will be matched to available positions, and routed to the various departments.

Q: Whatever happened to….?
A: Jessica Holmes - Jessica, winner of The Audition, filled in for Ross King on the Prime News as weatherperson during the month of December 2005. She can now be seen reporting the traffic from our helicopter during the Morning News.
A: Desiree Horton - She does freelance helicopter piloting, so she may fill in from time to time when KTLA needs her.
A: Patricia Del Rio - Patricia said her goodbyes on the 9/8/05 Morning News show. After six years with KTLA, she is moving back to her hometown of New York City to be a part of our sister station's (WPIX) morning show. We wish her all the best and will miss her!
A: Zorianna Kitt - Zorianna, our Prime News entertainment reporter, left in July 2005 to pursue new career opportunities.
A: Bill Thomas in Skycam - Bill was a freelance traffic reporter, meaning he wasn't employed full-time by KTLA, but filled in whenever our regular traffic reporter was sick or on vacation. Desiree Horton has been hired as our permanent helicopter reporter/pilot. Bill can be seen on another television station in Los Angeles.
A: Sharon Tay - Sharon, our 5-7am Morning News co-anchor left January 7, 2005 to move to New York to host two new entertainment shows on MSNBC.
A: Jennifer York - Jennifer, our helicopter traffic reporter, left on October 15, 2004. She is still a member of a jazz quartet. She no doubt is busy being mother to a new baby born in February 2006. She can also be heard as a DJ on a local Christian radio station.
A: Larry McCormick - Sadly, Larry, co-anchor of News @ Ten Weekend Edition passed away August 27, 2004 after many decades of service to KTLA and the Los Angeles community. He is greatly missed.
A: Mindy Burbano-Stearns - Mindy, our News At Ten entertainment reporter, got married and decided to leave August 20, 2004 to pursue other career opportunities. She participated in the reality series "The Real Gilligan's Island" with her real-life millionaire husband Glenn (who won). She is currently participating in motherhood with the birth of her first child in October 2005. She has recently been doing red carpet gigs for KTLA News.
A: Giselle Fernandez - Giselle, KTLA Morning News co-anchor, left the station August 6, 2003. She did not reveal her future plans. She was most recently seen participating in ABC's "Dancing With The Stars" in January 2006.
A: Barbara Beck - Barbara, the original Morning News co-anchor, left the station but did not reveal her future plans.

Q: How much wood would a woodchuck chuck if a woodchuck could chuck wood?
A:
About three or four logs. Then it would get back to watching KTLA.

Q: My question hasn't been answered here. What's up with that?
A: Well, this page is a work in progress. Send any further questions through our comments and questions page. Good ones will be added to this list!



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