Friday, April 16, 2004 2:17 PM FINALISTS Journalist of the Year Print (Over 100,000 circulation) Reporter, Columnist or Editor John Daniszewski, Los Angeles Times Print (Under 100,000 circulation) Reporter, Columnist or Editor David Houston, Los Angeles Daily Journal John Ryan, Los Angeles Daily Journal Norma Zager, Beverly Hills Courier Television Anchor or Reporter Dave Bryan, KCBS/KCAL Ana Garcia, KNBC Radio Anchor or Reporter Gail Eichenthal, KNX Kitty Felde, KPCC-FM Warren Olney, KCRW-FM Larry Mantle, KPCC-FM Lance Orozco, KCLU-FM Sports Anchor or Reporter, Print or Broadcast Alan Abrahamson, Los Angeles Times…
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Kate Fleury has passed away
Friday, April 16, 2004 2:16 PM Kate Fleury, one of the most energetic volunteers of Los Angeles Press Club, has been taken from us in an accident. Kate showed up at the press club a little over a year ago, offering to help. Since then she has been recruiting new members, getting things for our gift bags and silent auction — always finding a way to promote the press club. On the day she died, May 5th, two of her contributions for this years Awards Dinner came through – a…
Read MoreEvent: Bloomberg News Los Angeles Bureau Reception and Tour, April 14
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Wednesday, April 14, 2004 2:20 PM Bloomberg News is extending an invitation to LAPC members to a reception at their Los Angeles bureau. Come meet Bloomberg reporters and executives and take a tour of their facilities including their TV & radio studios. Network with fellow LAPC members while enjoying cocktails and hors d’ouvres. Bloomberg’s LA bureau chief, Greg Baumann, will be our host for the evening. WHO: BLOOMBERG NEWS WHERE: 6500 Wilshire Blvd., Suite 2360 (cross street San Vicente). Parking available in their garage. WHEN: Wednesday, April 14, 6:30pm RSVP:…
Read MoreLAPC Awards Deadline – EXTENDED!
Saturday, April 10, 2004 2:20 PM If you haven’t yet submitted your entry for the 46th Annual Southern California Journalism Awards – don’t panic! The LA Press Club has extended the deadline to March 26 by end of business day. Be a part of this exciting event and send your entry NOW . In addition to the awards for best editorial coverage in 2003, several special awards will be presented at the June 12th gala. Among those on hand to receive those honors will be Jeff Greenfield, CNN’s senior political…
Read MoreEvent: Opening the Door: Censorship in Media, April 7
Wednesday, April 07, 2004 5:49 PM BY MICHAEL COLLINS The Press Club ventured into the controversial vortex of censorship in the media on April7. Radio and TV journalist Jon Beaupre moderated the discussion that included panelists Stephen F. Rohde, a First Amendment Attorney; Tim Winter, Executive Director of Parents Television Council; and Will Lewis of KCRW. Winter argued that violence in the media leads to violence in society, citing one of his group’s studies, which an assistant handed out to the audience. “Children who watch vio- lence on TV have…
Read MoreObscenity: How Far is Too Far?
Wednesday, April 07, 2004 5:20 PM From Janet Jackson’s breast to Howard Stern’s mouth to 5-second delays, the subject of broadcasting standards has erupted. Who decides what is obscene? Who is responsible for what comes over the airwaves? The printing of the attacks and assassinations upon Americans in Iraq is causing controversy. What about self-censorship? Are there important topics out there that editors and managers just don’t buy? The Press Club hosts an evening on “Censorship in Media,” as a panel of experts discusses recent FCC decisions, free speech, what’s…
Read MoreOpening the Door: Censorship in Media” on April 7
Wednesday, April 07, 2004 2:21 PM From Janet Jackson’s breast to Howard Stern’s mouth to 5-second delays, the subject of broadcasting standards has erupted in recent months. Who decides what is obscene? Who is responsible for what comes over the airwaves? The airing of graphic images of attacks on Americans in Iraq has caused much controversy and gives another aspect to this subject. Amid the controversy, the Los Angeles Press Club will host an evening of discussion on “Censorship in Media”. A panel of experts will debate FCC’s decisions; free…
Read MoreTargeting Journalists 2004
Tuesday, March 16, 2004 2:22 PM Last year, Australian Sue Smethurst was stopped by border guards at LAX, questioned, handcuffed, probed, held in a detention center for 15 hours, and then sent back on the long flight home. Was she plotting a terrorist attack? No, she was coming to interview Olivia Newton-John. Similar rude surprises have awaited at least 20 journalists from countries such as France, England, Germany, and the Netherlands since last May, when some L.A. border control personnel began enforcing the previously ignored Journalist Visa requirement for reporters…
Read MorePOLITICALLY SPEAKING: The Media and the 2004 Election
Tuesday, March 09, 2004 2:21 PM Iraq? Jobs? Vietnam Records? Gay Marriage? How well has the media covered the 2004 presidential campaign? Are some stories being overplayed while real issues get ignored? Political commentator and activist Bill Rosendahl moderates an all-star panel of journalists discussing what we’ve seen so far and what we can expect come November. When: Tuesday March 9th at 7:30 pm. Where: The Renberg Theatre @ The Village at Ed Gould Plaza, 1125 N. McCadden Place, Hollywood, CA 90038 (one block east of Highland, just north of…
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