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Leadership Transitions at FOX Television Stations: Amber Eikel to Oversee California Properties, Mellynda Hartel Retires After 35 Years

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Leadership Transitions at FOX Television Stations: Amber Eikel to Oversee California Properties, Mellynda Hartel Retires After 35 Years

By Roberta Gonzales, National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences SF/Norcal Chapter

FOX Television Stations (FTS) has announced a major leadership transition within its California properties.

Amber Eikel, currently General Manager of KTTV FOX 11 in Los Angeles, has been promoted to Senior Vice President and Regional General Manager of FTS’ California stations. In her new role, she will oversee Oakland’s KTVU FOX 2, KICU Channel 36 (KTVU+), KTTV FOX 11, and KCOP FOX 11+ in Los Angeles.

Eikel, who was also recently named Senior Vice President and Regional General Manager of the Los Angeles duopoly (KTTV FOX 11 and KCOP FOX 11+) in addition to leading Seattle’s KCPQ FOX 13 and KZJO FOX 13+, brings a wealth of newsroom and management experience to this expanded role.

She has deep ties to the Bay Area, spending more than a decade at KTVU/KICU in leadership positions including Vice President and News Director, Assistant News Director, and Managing Editor. Prior to her time at KTVU, she worked at KIRO in Seattle, KTNV in Las Vegas, and began her career at KMIR in Palm Springs as a producer and news director.

Reflecting on the transition, Eikel shared:

“Working closely with Mellynda and the accomplished team of KTVU journalists over the last decade has distinctly prepared me to take the reins, as I deeply understand the San Francisco market and the importance of these legacy stations to the communities they serve.”

This appointment comes as Mellynda Hartel, the current Senior Vice President and General Manager of KTVU FOX 2 and KICU Channel 36 (KTVU+), announces her retirement after an extraordinary 35-year career with Fox Television Stations.

Hartel has led the San Francisco Bay Area duopoly since 2018, following more than a decade at FTS’ Phoenix stations, where she served as Vice President and General Sales Manager and later as Vice President and Director of Sales. Earlier in her career, she held leadership roles at WFXT in Boston and WTTG in Washington, D.C., before beginning her career as a media assistant at Goldberg Marchesano.

Her four-decade journey in broadcasting leaves a lasting legacy of innovation, dedication, and leadership across multiple major markets.

As FTS ushers in this new chapter, the National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences extends congratulations to Amber Eikel on her expanded leadership role, and deepest appreciation to Mellynda Hartel for her many contributions to local journalism and broadcasting excellence.

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2025 Gold and Silver Circle Inductees Announced by the National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences San Francisco Northern California

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2025 Gold and Silver Circle Inductees Announced by the National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences San Francisco Northern California

The National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences San Francisco Northern California is proud to present the 2025 inductees into the Gold and Silver Circle.

October 18th will be the next induction ceremony in San Francisco.

Entering the Silver Circle this year are:

Bay Area On-Air Talent

Jodi Hernandez/Reporter/KNTV NBC Bay Area

Larry Beil/Anchor/KGO-TV

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Bay Area Management/Crafts

Scott Arthur/Photographer/KGO-TV

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Tracey Watkowski Silva/Vice President of News/KGO-TV

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Regional On-Air Talent

Kurtis Ming/Anchor/KCRA 3

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Dale Yurong/Anchor/Fresno ABC 30

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Terri Russell/Reporter/Reno KOLO 8

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Regional Management Crafts

Justin Kanno/Photographer/Hawaii KHON 2

Randy Forsman/Director/KCRA 3

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Two inductees of the Gold Circle 2025 are:

Steve Swatt (Silver Circle Class of 2016) Former Reporter/KCRA 3/Political Analyst –

Steve Swatt is an award-winning political broadcast journalist who launched his TV career at Sacramento NBC affiliate KCRA in 1969 after reporting stints at the San Francisco Examiner and United Press International in Los Angeles. Fifty-five years later, he continues to provide political analysis for several media outlets in the Sacramento market.

During his TV reporting career at KCRA, Swatt covered public policy and numerous presidents and governors. With an MA Degree in Journalism from UC Berkeley, he has taught and mentored graduate journalism students at Sacramento State University.

For years, Swatt served as KCRA’s Capitol and political correspondent, reporting on ballot propositions, issues at the state legislature as well as state and national elections.He remains actively involved with the California Conservation Corps Board, the Alliance for Better Campaigns and Community Learning Advisory Board.

Swatt is author of numerous books including Game Changers: Twelve Elections That Transformed California, a political history of California. He has received an Emmy Award for his work and awards from National Health Journalism, State Bar Association, SPJ,

Association of American Political Consultants and Sacramento Public Relations Society, amongst others.

 

Pamela Young (Silver Circle Class of 2004) –Anchor/Reporter/KHON/KITV 

Being a woman breaking into television news in 1974, there have been many firsts for Pamela Young. Working at KPIX on the show called All Together Now with the legendary Belva Davis (SC ’89), she became the first Asian American reporter to work on that program.

Born and raised in Hawaii, Young came to the mainland to attend San Francisco State University, graduating in 1973. Those were the early days of TV and most newsrooms were packed with men. There were very few women. But that didn’t stop her.

Young stayed at KPIX for a year then moved over to PBS station KQED. Eventually, she returned home to Hawaii, taking a job as an anchor/reporter for KHON. She’s received eleven Emmy Awards.

In 1984, Young launched a show in Hawaii called Mixed Plate and it’s still on the air today. It’s about a little bit of everything. “Something Japanese, Chinese, Filipino.” Young has written a travel column, and a book entitled My Name Is Makia Malo about an 80-year-old person who was living with leprosy.

Young received the prestigious Governors’ Award in 2024. At this point, there’s no plan to retire. She also chairs the SF/NorCal NATAS Awards Committee. She also mentors young people entering the TV business. She’s a true pioneer.

NATAS Leadership Transition and Organizational Update

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NATAS Leadership Transition and Organizational Update

Dear NATAS Members,

As the television industry continues to evolve, so too does the San Francisco/Northern California Chapter of NATAS. Like many regional chapters, we are undergoing a period of restructuring and organizational growth.

Effective August 1, 2025, we are pleased to announce that Steve Shlisky will assume the role of Acting Executive Director. He brings decades of experience and deep-rooted commitment to our chapter, having served as Board of Governors President, a National Trustee, Treasurer, Activities/Programs & Education Committee Chair, and is a member of the Silver Circle.

This leadership transition follows the decision by longtime Executive Director Darryl Compton to step back from his full-time role. We are incredibly grateful for Darryl’s many years of dedicated service and selfless support. He will continue to assist the chapter in a consulting capacity to help ensure a smooth transition and preserve the legacy of excellence he helped establish.

“His work has helped keep this organization stable and moving forward,” Steve Shlisky said. “My goal is to maintain that momentum while finding practical ways to update and streamline some of our daily tasks.”

Steve is uniquely positioned to carry forward Darryl’s institutional knowledge while modernizing operations and improving overall efficiency.

“It’s a privilege to be part of an organization with such a rich history and committed members,” Steve said. “And I truly look forward to working with all of you.”

Going forward, Steve will serve as the primary contact for the chapter, overseeing daily operations, awards administration, and chapter communications.

To connect with him, please reach out via email at office@emmysf.tv or call 510-646-1951.

Thank you for your continued support as we move into this important new phase of leadership and development.


Warm regards,

Brooks M. Jarosz

President

SF/NorCal Chapter of NATAS, Inc.

419-343-3162 brooks@emmysf.tv

2025 College Scholarship Competition is now open!

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2025 College Scholarship Competition is now open!

By Devin Fehely SF/Norcal NATAS Education Chair & Vice President, San Francisco

The 2025 College Scholarship Competition is now open! Up to $33,000 in scholarship money will be awarded to deserving student journalists, documentarians and filmmakers. Apply today. The deadline for applications is September 1, 2025.

LINK TO SCHOLARSHIP PAGE

The San Francisco/Northern California Chapter of the National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences is committed to nurturing the next generation of industry professionals through its annual college scholarship competition.

Each year, we recognize the best and brightest student journalists, documentarians and filmmakers from our region with scholarships of $3,000 and $5,000 to help them on their educational journeys.

You are an important part of our mission as well. Here’s how you can help. Is there an intern who’s impressed you all summer and they’re returning to school in fall? Encourage them to apply. Is there a student who you have been mentoring? Encourage them to check out the scholarship program. Are you connected to any of our local universities or journalism or film programs? Help spread and amplify the message there as well.

At the risk of repeating ourselves, because we understand the pesky importance of a deadline, ours is fast approaching. Applications are due September 1, 2025.

Thank you for your help getting the word out!

LINK TO SCHOLARSHIP PAGE 

 

KHON2 anchor and Gold Circle honoree Joe Moore steps back into the spotlight

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KHON2 anchor and Gold Circle honoree Joe Moore steps back into the spotlight

KHON2 anchor and Gold Circle honoree Joe Moore is stepping back into the spotlight—this time, on stage—to help support the historic Hawaii Theatre.

He stars in “Prescription: Murder,” opening this month, alongside long-time friend and fellow Vietnam veteran Pat Sajak. The two first met while serving with the American Forces Vietnam Network in Saigon and have since shared the stage for decades in support of the arts.

This marks their seventh theatrical collaboration—and likely their final performance together.

The production comes at a crucial time, as the Hawaii Theatre Centre faces ongoing financial challenges.

“Prescription: Murder” runs July 31 through August 11 at the Hawaii Theatre.

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54th Annual NORTHERN CALIFORNIA AREA EMMY® AWARDS 2024-2025

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54th Annual NORTHERN CALIFORNIA AREA EMMY® AWARDS 2024-2025 in Sacramento

54th Annual NORTHERN CALIFORNIA AREA EMMY® AWARDS 2024-2025 in Sacramento (Courtesy Susan A. Bradley Photography)

The 54th Annual Northern California Area EMMY® Awards 2024-2025 were presented Saturday evening, June 14th for the first time in Sacramento at the SAFE Credit Union Center.  The EMMY® Award is presented for outstanding achievement in television by The National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences (NATAS).  San Francisco/ Northern California is one of the nineteen chapters awarding regional Emmy® statues.  Northern California is composed of media companies and individuals from Visalia to the Oregon border and includes Hawaii and Reno, Nevada.  Entries aired during the 2024 calendar year.   

A total of 1,016 entries were received, 882 English and 134 Spanish in 82 English Categories and 25 Spanish Categories.  Nominations were announced on May 7th with 238 English and 51 Spanish entries.  Electronic ballots were submitted by a minimum of seven peer judges from other NATAS chapters and were sent directly to our accountant Megan Bell, Lutz & Travers, P.C.  The Spanish and English awards are judged and scored separately and then presented at the ceremony.    

425 Emmy® statues were handed out to 296 individuals.  Victor Nieto, KCRA 3, Sacramento, again topped this list with 11 awards. Followed by Jason Marks, also from KCRA 3 with eight.  Top honors in the Spanish contest went to Andrea Igiozzi, from Univision 19, Sacramento, with eight followed by Rashel Cedeño De Abreu, also from Univision 19 with six.  

The Emmy® is awarded to individuals but there is a lot of interest in the station counts: Sacramento outdid the

San Francisco stations again this year with 27 for KCRA 3, followed by NBC Bay Area KNTV with nine.  In the Spanish contest, KUVS Univision 19, Sacramento had 12 awards, followed by Telemundo Area de la Bahia KSTS with five.   

The Governors’ Cita on was awarded to Kris Sanchez, Anchor/Reporter at NBC Bay Area KNTV.  Kris is also the awards vice chair for the Spanish contest.  NATAS President Brooks Jarosz presented Governors’ Service Medallions to Paula Marcheschi, Director, Crea ve Services at ABC7 KGO in San Francsico.  Paula is a Governor and Vice Chair for the English contest.  Jose E. Muñoz, Photographer/TD at Univision 21 KFTV, serving as the Vice President, Fresno.

You can view the entire livestream, download the souvenir program and order photos of the event from our four photographers on the chapter’s website emmysf.tv 

The complete list of recipients follows: 

ENGLISH CONTEST

SPECIAL ACHIEVEMENT AWARD

Overall Excellence/News Excellence

“ABC10 We Stand For You”  ABC10 KXTV

     Risa Omega, General Manager; Monika Diaz, News Director

“Excellence at KCRA 3”  KCRA 3

     Ariel Roblin, General Manager; Derek Schnell, News Director

NEWS CONTENT

NEWSCAST & NEWS PROGRAM CATEGORIES

Day me Newscast – Larger Markets 

“KCRA 3 News at 4: Park Fire & Paris Olympics”  KCRA 3

     Jennifer Parsons, Producer; Randy Forsman, Director; Lisa Gonzales, Ty Steele, Anchors;

     Maricela De La Cruz, Deirdre Fitzpatrick, Anahita Jafary, Orko Manna, Reporters; Andrew Faulk,       Ma hew Harden, Mason Silva, Photographers; Dan Oppenheim, Pilot

 

Day me Newscast – Medium Markets

“KHON2 News at 4: One Year Later”  KHON 2

     Tasha Tanimoto, Producer; Jus n Cruz, Gina Mangieri, Anchors; Tina DeMello, Assignment Editor

 

Evening Newscast – Larger Markets  

“ABC7 News at 6pm: Earthquake & Tsunami”  ABC7 KGO

     Kate Eby, Producer; Chris Johnson, Director; Dan Ashley, Ama Daetz, Sandhya Patel, Anchors;

     Cornell Barnard, Anser Hassan, Timothy Johns, Melanie Woodrow, Reporters; Mackenzie Stock,       Brian Yuen, Photographers; Juan Carlos Guerrero, Writer

 

Evening Newscast – Medium Markets  

“Hawaii News Now at 5: Maui Wildfires Disaster: One Year Later”  Hawaii News Now KGMB/KHNL

     Jessona Purpura, Producer; Stephanie Lum, Anchor; Chelsea Davis, Mahealani Richardson, Writers

 

Newscast – Smaller Markets  

 “KION News at 5:30 – King City Mass Shoo ng”  KION

     Sco Rates, Anchor; Dann Cianca, Meteorologist; Lindsey Selzer, Reporter; Aus n Castro,  

     Dania Romero, Mul media Journalists; Liliana Duarte, Editor

“News 4 at 6: Davis Fire Devasta on”  KRNV 4

     Katrina Mitchell, Kristen Thomas, Producers; Kayla Reis, Director; Shelby Sheehan, Anchor; 

     Andrea Esparza, Joe Hart, Sophie Lincoln, Ben Margio , Reporters; John Linn, Photographer;       Ma hew Suganuma, Editor

  

News Special  

“Escaping The Blade”  KCRA 3

     Tamara Richter, Producer; Jason Marks, Reporter; Victor Nieto, Photographer

 

NEWS GATHERING CATEGORIES

Daily News Report  

“Honoring Our Fallen Heroes”  KCRA 3      Michelle Bandur, Reporter

Hard News Report  

“2X2 The Truth Behind ‘The Truth’”  ABC7 KGO

     Stephanie Sierra, Producer; Kyra Phillips, Correspondent

Breaking/Spot News – Single Report  

“Park Fire Sparks Urgent Evacua ons”  ABC10 KXTV

     Gurajpalpreet Sangha, Reporter; Chris Costello, Photographer

 

Breaking/Spot News – Mul ple Reports  

 “Five wind-fueled fires threaten Northern CA”  KCRA 3

     Erica Goldhawk, Producer; Gulstan Dart, Andrea Flores, Heather Waldman, Anchors; 

     Lee Anne Denyer, Bri any Hope, Reporters; Alan Blaich, Domi Domalaog, Photographers;       Dan Oppenheim, Pilot

 

Con nuing Coverage  

 “Who Owns Your Newborn DNA?”  CBS News California KPIX/KOVR

     Julie Wa s, Producer; Brian Yuen, Photographer

 

Crime/Jus ce – News (single shi )  

“Oakland Crime Down”  CBS Bay Area KPIX

     Da Lin, Producer

Crime/Jus ce – News (no produc on me limit)  

“S cky Fingers S nging Californians”  KCRA 3

     Jason Marks, Reporter; Jack Noonan, Editor

Inves ga ve – Single Report  “California State Secrets”  CBS News California KPIX/KOVR

     Kur s Ming, Julie Wa s, Producers; Dennis Lopez, Photographer

“Boss Bully Prank, Superintendent Fired”  NBC Bay Area KNTV

     Candice Nguyen, Producer

 

Inves ga ve – Mul ple Reports  

“CA Next Genera on 911: Too Big to Fail”  NBC Bay Area KNTV      Candice Nguyen, Producer; Robert Beasom, Photographer

 

News Feature – Light Feature (Single Report)  

 “One Last Ride: BART’s Legacy Fleet”  KRON 4

     Michael Ostler, Producer

News Feature – Light Feature (Mul ple Reports)

“Art Inspired By Song”  KCRA 3

     Dave Manoucheri, Jason Marks, Reporters; Victor Nieto, Jack Noonan, Photographers

“Journey to China: Hawaii’s Connec on”  Hawaii News Now KGMB/KHNL

     Anthony Ferreira, Producer; Stephanie Lum, Reporter; Corbin Gregory, Photographer

News Feature – Serious Feature (Single Report)

“You now know more than Zach…”  CBS News California KPIX/KOVR

     Julie Wa s, Producer; Dennis Lopez, Photographer

“That doesn’t happen in California”  KCRA 3

     Lysée Mitri, Reporter; Victor Nieto, Photographer

News Feature – Serious Feature (Mul ple Reports)  

“Breaking Free From Fentanyl”  KCRA 

     Andrea Flores, Reporter; Victor Nieto, Miguel Solorio, Photographers

 NEWS & PROGAM CONTENT

Arts/Entertainment – News or Short Form Content  

“Pond Farm Po ery”  ABC10 KXTV

     Paul Su on, Photographer

 

Arts/Entertainment – News or Long Form Content  

“Cirque du Soleil:The Magic Behind KOOZA”  ABC7 KGO

     Janel Andronico, Producer; Chris Bollini, Photographer; Danny Tulledge, Graphic Ar st

Business/Consumer – News or Short Form Content  

 “Pothole Problems”  CBS News California KPIX/KOVR

     Grace Manthey, Jui Sarwate, Producers; Julie Wa s, Writer

Diversity/Equity/Inclusion – News or Short Form Content

“My Body to Love – “Cinthya””  PBS KVIE/Zeno & Amo Films

     Pree Mankar Deb, Producer; Leah Hayes, Graphic Ar st

 

Diversity/Equity/Inclusion – News or Long Form Content  

“California’s Case for Repara ons”  ABC7 KGO

     Joshua Hubbard, Ken Miguel, Mark Stephens, Producers; Julian Glover, Reporter; Silvio Carrillo,       Tim Jue, Photographers; Hadrian Santos, Jericho Saria, Editors; Adriana Aguilar, Chris Drew,       Graphic Ar sts

 

Documentary – Cultural or Historical  

“Always Remember Your Name”  KCRA 3

     Claire Blakemore, Dave Manoucheri, Ariel Roblin, Derek Schnell, Producers; Victor Nieto, Director;      Deirdre Fitzpatrick, Correspondent; Emmanuel Chin, Editor

Documentary – Topical  

“Klamath Dam Removals”  ABC10 KXTV

     Gonzalo Magana, Producer; Johnathon Bartell, Reporter; Rachel Boyoung Kim, Paul Su on,       Xavier Uriarte, Photographers

 

Educa on/Schools – News or Short Form Content  

“These 8 Kids Are Important”  KCRA 3

     Jason Marks, Reporter; Victor Nieto, Editor

Educa on/Schools – News or Long Form Content  

 “CIF Unified Sports- Belong, Connect, Compete”  Spectrum SportsNet/Ink & Image

     Alison Momeyer, Producer; Ron Noce    , Director; Bryan Levin, Editor

 

Environment/Science – News or Short Form Content  

“Deep Look: This Mite-y Beetle Buries the Dead”  KQED

     Gabriela V. Quiros, Producer; Laura Klivans, Host; Joshua Cassidy, Photographer; Kia Simon, Editor;      Seth Samuel, Composer

Environment/Science – News or Long Form Content  

“Climate California 102:The Songs of Strangers”  Northern California Public Media – KRCB 22

     Jeremy Jue, Darren LaShelle, Hannah Lee, Paul Swensen, Producers; Charles Loi, Director;       William Meese, Editor

Health/Medical – News or Short Form Content  

 “Firefighter Gear Poses Safety Risk”  NBC Bay Area KNTV      Bigad Shaban, Reporter; Michael Horn, Photographer

 

Health/Medical – News or Long Form Content  

“The Adventures of Super CW”  NMG Network

     Jason Cu nella, Christa Wi mier, Producers; Gerard Elmore, Director

 

Historical/Cultural – News or Short Form Content  

“The Oldest Chinese Restaurant in America”  ABC10 KXTV

     Tyler Horst, Photographer

“We Are S ll Here”  Nevada City Rancheria Tribe/J Comm, Inc

     Nick Janes, Producer; Kris Pickel, Reporter; Mike Lowry, Photographer

  

Human Interest – News or Short Form Content   “I’m a Fellow”  KCRA 3

     Jason Marks, Producer; Victor Nieto, Editor

Human Interest – News or Long Form Content  

“Unthinkable”  ABC7 KGO

     Juan Carlos Guerrero, Ken Miguel, Producers; Lyanne Melendez, Reporter; Jericho Saria, Editor;      Jeremy Stepp, Graphic Ar st

 

Informa onal/Instruc onal – News or Short Form Content  

“There’s Not Just One Choice”  KCRA 3

     Jason Marks, Reporter; Victor Nieto, Editor

 

Informa onal/Instruc onal – News or Long Form Content  “Lowrider Legacy”  KCRA 3

     Laura Ling, Dave Manoucheri, Tamara Richter, Joanne Shen, Producers; Andrea Flores, Reporter;      Victor Nieto, Miguel Solorio, Photographers

Interview/Discussion – Short or Long Form Content  

“Dying to Ask: The Road to Paris”  KCRA 3      Deirdre Fitzpatrick, Reporter

 

Lifestyle – News or Short Form Content  

“Day in the Life: Kristela Nazario-Mendoza”  Golden State Warriors

     Mikala James, Amanda Ray, Producers; Hannah Avdalovic, Mul media Journalist; Miles Moody,      Oscar Sotelo, Ramil Sumalpong, Photographers; Emma Steinberg, Editor

Lifestyle – News or Long Form Content  

“Outside Beyond the Lens – Scotland”  Valley PBS – KVPT 18

     Jeff Aiello, Producer; Zachary Allen, David Boomer, Photographers

 

Poli cs/Government – News (single shi )

“Exit Poll – Voter Reac on”  CBS Bay Area KPIX

     Da Lin, Producer

Poli cs/Government – News (no produc on me limit)  

“Digital Democracy”  CalMa ers/CBS News California Inves gates KOVR/KPIX

     Sameea Kamal, Foaad Khosmood, Julie Wa s, Producers; Dennis Lopez, Photographer;      Ryan Sabalow, Writer

 “Secrecy surrounds new capitol construc on”  KCRA 3

     Ashley Zavala, Reporter; Andrew Faulk, Photographer

 

Poli cs/Government – Short Form Content  “California’s secrecy problem”  ABC10 KXTV

     Andie Judson, Gonzalo Magana, Producers; Brandon Ri    man, Reporter

 

Poli cs/Government – Long Form Content  

“America Decides: Elec on Night 2024”  CBS Bay Area KPIX

     Sophie Balla, Travis Cobb, Mike Weir, Producers; Henry Faneuff, Director; Sara Donchey, 

     Devin Fehely, Julie e Goodrich, Ryan Yamamoto, Hosts; Max Darrow, Ka e Nielsen, Len Ramirez,      Lauren Toms, Reporters; Ma Straub, Sco          e Strickland, Gregg Welk, Photographers

Public Affairs Program – Single Program or Series  “This is Our City”  KRON 4

     Michael Ostler, Producer; Vicki Liviakis, Reporter

Societal Concerns – News or Short Form Content  

“San Quen n Prison: Rehabilitate or Reoffend?”  ABC10 KXTV

     Alex Bell, Reporter; Weston Ba agliese, Photographer

  

Technology – News or Short Form Content

“Play Me Like Atari”  NBC Bay Area KNTV

     Jonathan Bloom, Producer

Technology – News or Long Form Content  

“The Lost Highway”  The Verge

     Victoria Barrios, Andrew Marino, William Poor, Producers; Alexander Parkin, Director

   

Special Event Coverage – Live or Edited

“The 2024 Eddie Big Wave Invita onal”  KHON-TV

     Jassen Hansken, Kris na Lockwood, Debbie Mikeska, Producers; David Bowen, Ryan Miyamoto,       Michael Pricke , Directors; Chris Latronic, Mul media Journalist; Ikaika Kimura, Editor

 

 

SPORTS CONTENT

Sports Story/Feature – News  

 “Breaking It Down”  NBC Bay Area KNTV

     Jay Dela Cruz, Evita Isleta, Produces; Jonathan Bloom, Writer

Sports Story – Short Form Content

“Warriors All-Access | Hawaii Training Camp”  Golden State Warriors

     Kassidy Iwashita, Derek Parker, Producers; Blake Wilberding, Director; Janet Fong, Tom Frene e,      Photographers; Kyle Standiford, Editor

“49 Hours – Series”  San Francisco 49ers

     Josh Conner, Director; Elise Fore, Steven Garcea, Aaron Sarmiento, Nick Schebe a, Sarina Soriano, Editors 

 

Sports Program  – Live or Post Produced  

“Warriors Ground: San Quen n”  Golden State Warriors

     Kassidy Iwashita, Victor Keys, Amanda Ray, Producers; Tom Frene e, Ryan McGinley, 

     Ramil Sumalpong, Photographers; Ryan Crum, Nick Darouian, Chris Snellings, Kyle Standiford,      Editors; Saifuddin Amath, Chris na Vargas, Graphic Ar sts

“Every Other Sunday | Story of Rickwood Field”  San Francisco Giants

     Anica Chavez, Adam Dziesinski, Brad Martens, Kelsey Rothhouse, Gavin Werner, Producers;       Karen Cerda-Segura, Director; Rafael Gonzalez, Vinny Minton, Travis Neuroth, Iman Rodney,      Photographers; Skyler Glover, Kevin Hinh, Editors; Alyssa Royce, Writer

Sports  – One-Time Special

“Molokai Hoe World Championship”  KHON 2

     Jassen Hansken, Ikaika Kimura, Kris na Lockwood, Debbie Mikeska, Ikaika Rogerson, Producers;       David Bowen, Siana Hunt, Ryan Miyamoto, Directors; Jenn Boneza, Kamaka Pili, Mul media

     Journalists; Michael Pricke , Photographer

SPOT ANNOUNCMENTS

Public Service Announcement – Single Spot or Campaign  

“It can happen to us – a fentanyl PSA campaign”  Placer County District A orney’s Office      Lisa Botwinik, Producer

 

Commercial – Single Spot  or Campaign  

“Inspira on is Everywhere”  KSEE 24/Windsong Produc ons

     Sara Bourbeau, Joshua Krause, Ersilia Lacaze, Joann Mercado Hicks, Producers; Byron Watkins,      Director

“UCSF Health’s NBC Ozone Olympic Spot”  UCSF Medical Center, UCSF Benioff Children’s Hospital      Kim Wong, Producer; Tom Seawell, Director; Julie Griesert, Editor

 

Promo on – News – News Promo on – Topical, Image, or Campaign  

“Cord Cu ers”  Hawaii News Now KGMB/KHNL

     Heather Kaman, Producer; Aaron Katagiri, Editor

 

Promo on – Non-News or Sports – Single Spot or Campaign  

 “Take a Look at Take a Look!”  ABC10 KXTV

     Mark S. Allen, Jason Miller, Producers; Aaron Leong, Photographer

CRAFT ACHIEVEMENT

Anchor – News  

“Brody Logan: News Anchor, Not Anchored”  KSEE 24

     Brody Logan, Anchor

Anchor – Weather  

“Quite a Bit More Than Rainbows and Sunshine”  CBS Bay Area KPIX      Paul Heggen, Meteorologist

 

Anchor or Reporter – Sports  

“Best of Vern Glenn 2024”  CBS Bay Area KPIX

     Vern Glenn, Anchor

“Laura Bri 2024”  NBC Sports Bay Area

     Laura Bri , Anchor

 

Reporter – Daily News  

“Chasing flames, flights, and friends”  KCRA 3

     Bri any Hope, Reporter

 

Reporter – Specialty Assignment  

“Who Says Feature Stories Can’t Win?”  KCRA 3

     Jason Marks, Reporter

Program Host/Moderator/Correspondent  

“CBS News California Inves gates, Julie Wa s”  CBS News California KPIX/KOVR      Julie Wa s, Host

 

Live News Producer  

“One Chapter Ends, Another Begins”  KCRA 3

     Jennifer Parsons, Producer

 

Writer – News  

“Bay Area Proud”  NBC Bay Area KNTV

     Garvin Thomas, Writer

Writer – Short or Long Form Content  

“For Dad”  KCRA 3

     Jason Marks, Writer

 

Director – Live or Recorded Live  

“Commitment 2024: Sacramento Mayoral Debate”  KCRA 3

     Randy Forsman, Director

 

Director – Post-Produced  

“Women of the Air”  Hawaiian Airlines/NMG Network

     Gerard Elmore, Director

“Always Remember Your Name”  KCRA 3

     Dave Manoucheri, Director

 

Photographer – News – Single Shi  

“Jack Noonan’s Single Shi Stories”  KCRA 3

     Jack Noonan, Photographer

 

Photographer – News – No Produc on Time Limit  

“Jack Noonan’s Photography Compila on”  KCRA 3

     Jack Noonan, Photographer

 

 

Photographer – Short or Long Form Content  

“Always Remember Your Name – Victor Nieto”  KCRA 3

     Victor Nieto, Photographer

 

Video Essayist – Single Shi or No Produc on Time Limit  

“Tim Sarquis Composite”  ABC30 KFSN

     Tim Sarquis, Photojournalist

“Jonathan Bloom: A Mosaic of Words and Tears”  NBC Bay Area KNTV

     Jonathan Bloom, Mul media Journalist

 

Editor – News – Single Shi or No Produc on Time Limit  “Edits of the Past Year – Victor Nieto”  KCRA 3

     Victor Nieto, Editor

 

Editor Content – Short or Long Form  

“Farm to Fork: Growing a Movement”  KCRA 3

     Jack Noonan, Editor

“Ea ng Our Roots”  Hawaii News Now-KFVE/ARIA Studios

     Alec Kaneshige, Editor

“Outside Beyond the Lens – Basel”  Valley PBS – KVPT 18      Jeff Aiello, Editor

 

Mul media Journalist – Single Shi  

“Using Sequences to Create Movement”  CBS Bay Area KPIX

     Da Lin, Mul media Journalist

Mul media Journalist – No Produc on Time Limit  

“Joe Rosato Jr – Video Journalist compila on”  NBC Bay Area KNTV

     Joe Rosato, Jr., Mul media Journalist

“Jonathan Bloom: On Both Sides of the Camera”  NBC Bay Area KNTV

     Jonathan Bloom, Mul media Journalist

 

Audio Recording, Mixing and Design – Live & Post Produc on  

“Women of the Air”  Hawaiian Airlines/NMG Network

     Johnny Helm, Shawn Pimental, Audio

SPANISH CONTEST

SPECIAL ACHEVEMENT AWARD (Spanish)

Overall Excellence/News Excellence (Spanish)  

“Telemundo 48 Primeros Con go”  Telemundo Area de la Bahia KSTS

     Stacy Owen, General Manager; Sandra Perez, News Director

 

 

NEWS CONTENT (Spanish)

Newscast (Spanish)  

 “No cias 19 Univision En Vivo a las 6pm”  Univision 19 KUVS

     Vladimir Araya, Laura De La Garza Garcia, Producers; Viviana Paez, Anchor; Aranza Mora, Meteorologist;

     Rashel Cedeño De Abreu, Andrea Igliozzi, Reporters; Chris an Vázquez-Garcia, Photographer; Bryan Albor,      Editor; Josue Flores, Technical Director

 

 

NEWS GATHERING (Spanish)

Daily News Report (Spanish)  

“Cuevas: Apartamentos en Tiempos de Crisis”  Univision 19 KUVS

     Andrea Igliozzi, Reporter; Manuelito Meza, Photographer

 

Hard News Report (Spanish)  “Lo Que el Incendio se llevó”  Univision 19 KUVS

     Andrea Igliozzi, Reporter; Chris an Vázquez-Garcia, Photographer

 

Breaking/Spot News  (Spanish) 

“Incendio en las Colinas de Oakland”  Telemundo Area de la Bahia KSTS

     Dayanna Monroy, Miryam Villarreal, Talent; Cinthia Pimentel, Meteorologist

 

Con nuing Coverage (Spanish) 

“Lluvias Imparables Inundan Bay Area”  Univision 14 KDTV

     Juan Carlos Gu errez Godoy, Rafael Henriquez, Hayar Tamayo, Producers; Nayari Ng, Meteorologist;

     Carla Farias, Maria Antonieta Mejia, Mul media Journalists; David Machuca, Ruben Manriquez,      Photographers; Lenny Castro, Writer 

“Univision Sacramento –  Bomba Ciclónica”  Univision 19 KUVS

     Vladimir Araya, Francisco Pazos, Producers; Josue Flores, Director; Scarle Galván, Viviana Paez,

     Anchors; Aranza Mora, Meteorologist; Rashel Cedeño De Abreu, Ignacio Dominguez, Andrea Igliozzi,       Laura Isabel Pérez, Reporters; Bryan Albor, Fernando Sasco Manrique, Chris an Vázquez-Garcia,       Photographers; Gabriela Gilson, Assignment Editor

 

News Feature  (Spanish) 

“Hilos de nostalgia”  Univision 14 KDTV

     Saddam Aguayo, Reporter; Ruben Manriquez, Editor

NEWS & PROGRAMMING CONTENT (Spanish)

Arts/Entertainment (Spanish)  “DannyLux una Estrella Naciente”  Telemundo Area de la Bahia KSTS

     Erika Diaz, Producer; Mario Ayala, Editor; Miryam Villarreal, Writer

 

Business/Consumer (Spanish) 

“El Camino Al Emprendimiento”  Univision 19 KUVS

     Mayra Becerril-Guzman, Producer; Maribel López, Juan Pimiento, Anchors; Laura Isabel Pérez,      Reporter; Jose Villareal, Photographer

 

Diversity/Equity/Inclusion (Spanish) 

“El Camino Tras Tu Ausencia”  Univision 19 KUVS

     Laura Alejandra De La Garza, Michelle Levander, Jaya Padmanabhan, Ryan White, Producers;       Andrea Igliozzi, Reporter; Jose Villareal, Photographer

Educa on/Schools (Spanish) 

“Tú También Puedes ir a la Universidad”  Telemundo Area de la Bahia KSTS

     Fa ma Navarrete, Producer; Mario Ayala, Robert Beasom, Photographers

 

Environment/Science/Technology (Spanish) 

“Microclimas del Área de la Bahía”  Univision 14 KDTV

     Nayari Ng, Anchor; Fernanda Ramos, Talent; David Machuca, Editor

 

Health/Medical (Spanish)  

“Infectados y Sin Hogar”  Univision 19 KUVS

     Michelle Levander, Jaya Padmanabhan, Ryan White, Producers; Rashel Cedeño De Abreu, Reporter;      Jose Villareal, Photographer

 

Historical/Cultural (Spanish)  

“Hasta La Muerte – 49ers Día De los Muertos”  San Francisco 49ers

     Steven Garcea, Producer; Aaron Sarmiento, Director; Sarina Soriano, Photographer

 

Human Interest (Spanish) 

 “Envejecen Trabajando, Sin Esperanza de Jubilación”  Univision 19 KUVS

     Vladimir Araya, Producer; Rashel Cedeño De Abreu, Andrea Igliozzi, Reporters;       Chris an Vázquez-Garcia, Photographer

  

Societal Concerns (Spanish)  

“Precio del Campo: Viviendo en Escasez”  Univision 19 KUVS

     Vladimir Araya, Michelle Levander, Jaya Padmanabhan, Ryan White, Producers; Rashel Cedeño De Abreu,      Andrea Igliozzi, Reporters; Bryan Albor, Chris an Vázquez-Garcia, Photographers

 

Program – News or Content (Spanish) 

“Tesoros Naturales”  Univision 21 KFTV

     Reina Cardenas, Karla Castaneda, Producers; David Ibarra, Aranza Mora, Talent; Sayra Vazquez,

     Reporter; Jessica Bedolla, Sebas an Noriega, Nicole Santos, Mul media Journalists; Carlos Gaviria,      Ricardo Ruiz Cruz, Photographer; Jose E. Muñoz, Editor; Lietza Roque Sosa, Writer

SPORTS CONTENT

Sports – News or Programming Content  (Spanish)  

“Miguel Reveles: Coach de los 49ers”  San Francisco 49ers

     Sarina Soriano, Director; Elise Fore, Steven Garcea, Aaron Sarmiento, Photographers;       Nick Schebe a, Ligh ng Director

 

 

SPOT ANNOUNCMENTS (Spanish)

Spot Announcements (Spanish)  

“Por La Bahia – Video Oficial de los Playoffs”  San Francisco 49ers

     Aaron Sarmiento, Director; Josh Conner, Steven Garcea, Mason Rodriguez, Nick Schebe a,

     Videographers; Sarina Soriano, Editor

CRAFT ACHIEVEMENT (Spanish)  

Anchor – News (Spanish)  

“Miryam Villarreal”  Telemundo Area de la Bahia KSTS

     Miryam Villarreal, Anchor

 

Anchor – Weather or Sports (Spanish)  

“La Voz Del Tiempo Con Aranza Mora”  Univision 19 KUVS

     Aranza Mora, Meteorologist

Reporter – Daily News (Spanish)  

“Dsafiando pronós cos, mostrando realidades”  Univision 19 KUVS

     Andrea Igliozzi, Reporter

Photographer/Editor (Spanish)

“2024 – Aaron Sarmiento Spanish Editor Reel”  San Francisco 49ers

     Aaron Sarmiento, Editor

“Retratos de Realidades: Historias Invisibles”  Univision 14 KDTV

     David Machuca, Photographer

 

Mul media Journalist (Spanish) 

“De las Historias Que te Cambian la Vida”  Univision 19 KUVS

     Rashel Cedeño De Abreu, Mul media Journalist

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Gold and Silver Circles: Who They Represent

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Gold and Silver Circles: Who They Represent

By Joyce Mitchell, SF NATAS/Norcal Governor and Wayne Freedman two-time SF NATAS/Norcal Governor

Legends pass through our doors only so often. They rarely arrive with such status. It happens over time through hard work, good deeds, and lasting commitments to the business and community. 

Those are the people that the National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences (NATAS) inducts into our Gold & Silver Circles. Induction is one of the highest tributes  a NATAS Chapter can bestow upon an individual.

The Circles are honor societies. Silver Circle recognizes 25 years or more in the business.  Gold Circle honors a minimum of 50. While longevity certainly matters, it is  where consideration only begins. 

Gold & Silver Circle members and candidates are more than survivors. They have made significant, positive contributions to and for our industry. They’re wise. They’re humble. Most have heart and soul. 

One of the greatest newsmen ever, Edward R. Murrow, said the TV set is an instrument that can illuminate and even inspire. “But it can do so only to the extent that humans are determined to use it to those ends. Otherwise it’s nothing but wires and lights in a box.” 

Technology  has changed since Murrow spoke those words in 1958, but our industry’s essential goals have remained the same.  We communicate and connect with viewers. We collaborate with co-workers. We’re creative and adaptive. Gold and Silver Circle members embody that spirit. They leave the business better than they found it. By example, they serve to remind us of where we’ve been and show future generations how to carry it forward. 

To that end, every Gold & Silver Circle luncheon includes students and distributes scholarships. Every induction provides opportunities for young people in the business to mingle with accomplished seasoned professionals.

The Emmy SF/NorCal Silver Circle started in 1986. Currently, it has 305 members. 

The Gold Circle began in 2002. It now has 29 members. 

How It Works :

  1. Our chapter inducts a maximum of 10 new professionals per year  
  2. The chapter community submits names for consideration 
  3. A G&SC committee is comprised mostly  of Gold & Silver Circle members who discuss and select names for nomination
  4. The committee nominates in regional categories for on-air talent, crafts, and management
  5. Only previous Gold & Silver Circle recipients vote
  6. Committee members look at the final totals and make selections
  7. The Board of Governors gives final approval for Gold Circle recipients 
  8. Gold can include one or two inductees – or none
  9. New inductees are notified by the committee
  10. They are honored at the  annual luncheon
  11. An emcee is selected from members of the Gold & Silver Circle
  12. Individuals not selected for one year may be moved forward for future consideration
  13. Again, ballots are confidential 

“Our history will be what we make it.” 

                        – Edward R. Murrow

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After 25 Years, KTVU’s Steve Paulson Is Forecasting a Sunny Retirement

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After 25 Years, KTVU's Steve Paulson Is Forecasting a Sunny Retirement

By Roberta Gonzales, Governor NATAS SF/Norcal

After a remarkable 25-year run as one of the Bay Area’s most trusted and beloved weather anchors, Steve Paulson has announced he’ll be hanging up his clicker and retiring from KTVU this Autumn.

Steve joined KTVU in 2000 and quickly became the calm, familiar face viewers turned to each morning—delivering forecasts with a blend of deep meteorological expertise, local insight, and that signature Paulson wit. Whether decoding fog patterns in Daly City or explaining offshore wind shifts like a neighborhood storyteller, Steve made even the most complex weather systems feel approachable.

He was more than a meteorologist, he was a morning companion for countless Bay Area residents, easing us into our day with warmth, consistency, and (let’s be honest) a well-timed joke or two.

While we’ll deeply miss his steady presence in the mornings, we suspect Steve won’t be missing that 3:00 a.m. alarm. After decades of early wakeups, he’s finally earned the chance to sleep in, chase sunshine on his own terms, and maybe even enjoy a forecast-free weekend. 

Please join us in celebrating Steve Paulson’s extraordinary career, and in wishing him nothing but clear skies and smooth sailing in his next chapter.

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Steve Paulson is pictured at a KTVU Weather education day in which the Weather team would head out to the Oakland Coliseum, and teach kids how Weather affects baseball!

KHON2 Anchor/Reporter Leaves Broadcasting For State Government

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KHON2 Anchor/Reporter Leaves Broadcasting For State Government

KHON2 Anchor/Reporter Jenn Boneza (Photo courtesy KHON2)

By Pamela Young, San Francisco | Northern California Chapter The National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences 

KHON2 anchor/reporter Jenn Boneza is stepping away from the studio into state government. She has accepted a position with the Hawaii State Department of Environmental Studies. “While I’m excited for this next chapter, leaving the newsroom is bittersweet,” she says. “KHON2 ha been more than a workplace. It’s been a home, a launch-pad, a family. I’ve had the honor of telling stories that matter, standing alongside a crew that works tirelessly behind the scenes and collaborating with some of the most dedicated, talented and passionate people I’ve ever met.” 

At the 2025 Emmy®Awards Gala in Sacramento, Jenn won her first Emmy® for her contributions to “Moloka’i Hoe World Championship,” which took top honors for Sports-One Time Special. 

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KOVR’s Cecil Houston Celebrates 25 Years with CBS

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KOVR's Cecil Houston Celebrates 25 Years with CBS

Cecil Houston is the Director of News Operations at CBS News Sacramento. He has served in that capacity since 2020.

By Kevin Wing, Chair, Archives & Museum Committee, San Francisco | Northern California Chapter The National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences

Director of News Operations at CBS News Sacramento Cecil Houston was serenaded by his colleagues this week for a big silver anniversary.

The KOVR (CBS 13) newsroom cheered on Cecil Wednesday, June 4, with a special announcement by Vice President/Director of News Pete Saiers and a really tasty red velvet anniversary cake to mark the special occasion – 25 Years of service to CBS Television Stations.

Cecil has served in the operations role since 2020. From 2006 to 2020, he served as the station’s Director of News Photography. From 2000 to 2006, he was Chief Photographer at KPIX CBS Bay Area.

Prior to joining CBS in 2000, he was a photographer at KCRA 3 in Sacramento from 1992 to 2000. 

Cecil is a graduate of San Jose State University. 

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