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THE CENTRAL VALLEY'S NEWS LEADER ABC-30 ACTION NEWS is the number one rated news operation in Central California. Action News has more reporters, live coverage capability, and journalistic experience than any other television station in Central California. Action News covers events across six counties, and fulfills its responsibility by compiling a long and honorable record of news coverage that informs Central Valley viewers daily. WEATHER: ABC-30 is a Tier-l Weather Station, providing National Weather Service severe weather warnings instantaneously. Action News provides live radar through Storm Warn 30, and six live mounted cameras (Fresno-2, Visalia, Merced, Meadow Lakes, and Sierra Summit). In addition to broadcasting severe weather watches and warnings, and the air quality index, Action News provides constant foggy day school delay schedules on Action News and www.abc30.com. In addition, ABC-30 airs Accuweather Now on its third digital channel. The 24-hour weather channel provides constant local and national weather data and information. TRAFFIC: Action News partners with the California Highway Patrol for live traffic reports daily during AM Live from 5am-7am, and during Good Morning America from 7am-9am. CHP officers are also available for live reports at any time during traffic events. The CalTrans live camera network provides Action News viewers with a live look at road conditions. The ABC-30 Live Traffic Tracker is an on-air computerized mapping feature that shows live traffic conditions. BREAKING NEWS: When Breaking News happens, Action News is able to alert viewers immediately with on-air cut-ins or lower-screen crawls, and online with postings and email alerts from abc30.com. Over the past several years, Action News has informed viewers on a variety of Breaking News events and developing stories. Examples include: Historic citrus freeze and economic impact, January 2007 Record deadly heat wave, Summer 2005 Highway 140 rockslide in Mariposa County and the effect on Yosemite National Park attendance 80-car fog pileup on Highway 99, November 2007 Security breach at Fresno Yosemite International Airport Small plane crash in Fresno County Wrong-way driver accident on Highway 99 in Merced Schools closed in Mariposa County due to low snow levels Arrest of Hmong leader Vang Pao on federal charges -8-

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THE CENTRAL VALLEY'S NEWS LEADER

ABC-30 ACTION NEWS is the number one rated news operation in Central California. ActionNews has more reporters, live coverage capability, and journalistic experience than any othertelevision station in Central California. Action News covers events across six counties, andfulfills its responsibility by compiling a long and honorable record of news coverage that informsCentral Valley viewers daily.

WEATHER: ABC-30 is a Tier-l Weather Station, providing National Weather Servicesevere weather warnings instantaneously. Action News provides live radar through StormWarn 30, and six live mounted cameras (Fresno-2, Visalia, Merced, Meadow Lakes, and SierraSummit). In addition to broadcasting severe weather watches and warnings, and the air qualityindex, Action News provides constant foggy day school delay schedules on Action News andwww.abc30.com.

In addition, ABC-30 airs Accuweather Now on its third digital channel. The 24-hour weatherchannel provides constant local and national weather data and information.

TRAFFIC: Action News partners with the California Highway Patrol for live traffic reportsdaily during AM Live from 5am-7am, and during Good Morning America from 7am-9am. CHPofficers are also available for live reports at any time during traffic events. The CalTrans livecamera network provides Action News viewers with a live look at road conditions. TheABC-30 Live Traffic Tracker is an on-air computerized mapping feature that shows live trafficconditions.

BREAKING NEWS: When Breaking News happens, Action News is able to alert viewersimmediately with on-air cut-ins or lower-screen crawls, and online with postings and email alertsfrom abc30.com. Over the past several years, Action News has informed viewers on a variety ofBreaking News events and developing stories. Examples include:

Historic citrus freeze and economic impact, January 2007

Record deadly heat wave, Summer 2005

Highway 140 rockslide in Mariposa County and the effect on Yosemite National Parkattendance

80-car fog pileup on Highway 99, November 2007

Security breach at Fresno Yosemite International Airport

Small plane crash in Fresno County

Wrong-way driver accident on Highway 99 in Merced

Schools closed in Mariposa County due to low snow levels

Arrest of Hmong leader Vang Pao on federal charges

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Fresno Unified schools on lockdown due to police chase and shooting

+ Shooting on Fresno State campus

+ Deadly explosion at Coalinga manufacturing plant

+ Foreclosure crisis in Central Valley

+ Air Quality Monitoring and Spare the Air Days

Gender discrimination lawsuits against California State University, Fresno

+ Opening of University of California-Merced

+ World Ag Expo in Tulare

+ Immigration and Agriculture Workforce issues

Action News has repOliers assigned to various beats, including Health, Consumer, Crime,Courts, Education, and Faith and Values.

In both the North Valley/Merced and South Valley/Visalia bureaus, one repOlier and onephotographer reside in the community, providing superior knowledge of the local area.

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ABC-30 DIVERSITY INITIATIVES

KFSN-TV is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to a policy that advancesopportunities for all qualified individuals. It is our policy to promote the realization of equalemployment opportunities through a positive, continuing program of specific recruitment,outreach, hiring, promotion, and other practices designed to ensure the full realization of equalemployment opportunity.

Emma L. Bowen Foundation Internship Program - Summer of 2008The Foundation prepares minority youth for careers in the media industry. In most cases, EmmaL. Bowen interns join companies following their junior year of high school and then return everysummer and on other school breaks, until they graduate from college. Students are able to learnall aspects of the television business, by moving through the various departments during thecourse of the internship. Ideally, by the end of the five-year program and upon graduation, theintern is qualified for full-time employment within the company. The Foundation requiresstudents to maintain a 3.0 grade point average. They earn an hourly salary and matching fundsfor college expenses.

ABC Owned TV Station Group Television Sales Trainee ProgramThis ABC Owned TV Station Group sales trainee program offers a unique on-the-job trainingopportunity for women and minorities interested in a sales career in the television industry. ABCOTVS is comprised of ten television stations and a National Sales team. This opportunity isoffered in select markets within ABC OTVS. The position consists of training for one year inkey areas of television sales and the sales processes. If the trainee is successful, they will havethe oppOliunity to apply for an account executive position at one of our ten television stations.

Equal Employment Opportunity• Fresno City College: Two annual Scholarships to students with disabilities.• Recruitment efforts with national and local minority organizations to diversify our staff.• Offer News Internship Program to college students who are seeking a career in

broadcasting.

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POLITICAL DEBATES / COVERAGE 2004-2007

ABC-30 Action News is committed to providing extensive political coverage to our viewers.This station has carried debates among candidates running for Fresno Mayor, Fresno CityCouncil, and Fresno County Supervisor. We have aired Congressional debates and providedCalifornia Presidential Primary Election Coverage. Our programming included a Live TownHall Meeting with California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger.

2007 Political Coverage - State of the State Address - Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger

2006 Political Coverage

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Democratic Gubernatorial Debate on the Environment - Phil Angelides and SteveWestlyVote 2006 Action News Election CoverageFresno County Sheriff Candidates' Debate - All candidatesGubernatorial Debate - Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger and Phil AngelidesFresno County Sheriff Candidates' Debate - Margaret Mims and Cal MinorABC-30 Election Coverage Results - November 2006

2005 Political Coverage

Town Hall Meeting with Governor Arnold SchwarzeneggerABC-30 arranged and broadcast a live Town Hall Meeting with California GovernorArnold Schwarzenegger, followed by a Democratic response. This forum featuredunscripted questions from Central California voters.Town Hall Meeting Discusses Pressing IssuesAbout 100 residents joined local leaders in a town hall meeting co-sponsored by ABC-30to discuss Fresno's future for job and economic growth.Debating the PropositionsA special program about California's November 8, 2005 ballot, featuring seven of thestate's highest profile politicians.Vote 2005 - November Election Coverage

2004 Debates/Political Coverage:

• Jim Costa and Lisa Quigley - 20th Congressional District• Mike Briggs, Mike Villines, and Chris Mathys - 29th Assembly District• March 2004 Primary Election Results• Jim Costa and Roy Ashburn - Senate• Henry Perea and Sal Quintero - Fresno City Council• Nicole Parra vs. Dean Gardner - Assembly• ABC Network Coverage - Vote 2004 November Election Results• Action News Vote 2004 - Local Presidential Election Results• Action News Election Special- George W. Bush vs. John Kerry Election Coverage

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AWARDS

2008:

The Fresno Bee People's Choice AwardsFavorite Television StationAngelo Stalis, Favorite WeathercasterWarren Armstrong, Favorite Newscaster

Better Business BureauAward for Outstanding Support

2007:

Emmy AwardBest Newscast, Evening (Medium Market) - Action News at Six

Radio Television News Directors Association (RTNDA) AwardsNews Broadcast - Action News Live at FiveSpecial News Program - Children First "Brain Drain" half-hour special

Aurora Diaz, Producer

Fresno County Farm Bureau AwardBest Agriculture Story - "Private Water Bank"

Dale Yurong, Action News Anchor, and Sam Gill, photographer

United Way of Fresno County National Recognition for Hispanic Outreach MaterialsA published "Photo Novella" for the Latino Community, featuring Action News AnchorGraciela Moreno

The Fresno Bee People's Choice AwardsDan Taylor, Favorite SportscasterAngelo Stalis, Favorite WeathercasterFavorite Television Station

Fresno Magazine "The Best of Fresno" AwardsBest Television Station

Association of Fundraising Professionals Distinguished Achievement Special AwardBeth Marney, Public Affairs Director

Fresno County Office of Education - Station Excellence

California Advocate Newspaper - Drum Major for Justice Awards: 1999,2000,2001,2003,2006,2007

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Edward R. Murrow AwardsContinuing coverage for our stories on a frozen airman from World War IIBest Newscast - 5 pm news from the day Marcus Wesson was convictedOverall Excellence Award for Investigations, Features, and Newscasts

Fresno County Farm Bureau Journalism AwardsExcellence in Agriculture RepOliingFirst place in Electronic Media for "Land of Opportunity"

Associated Press Reporter of the YearAction News Anchor Dale Yurong

Emmy AwardBest Newscast: Action News Live at Five

Edward R. Murrow AwardBest Newscast: Action News Live at Five

Fresno Advertising Federation Addy Awards: ABC-30 Creative Services DepmimentPublic Service - Television: ABC-30/Chaffee Zoo "Zoo Angel"Television - Self Promotion Campaign: ABC-30 "StormWarn 30"Best of Show - Television: ABC-30 "StormWarn 30"EYE-Q Vision Care Commercial

Regional Emmy AwardBest Newscast

Fresno Magazine AwardsBest Television StationGraciela Moreno and Warren Armstrong, Best TV News Anchor Team

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Local Programming on WABC-TV 2007/2008

JanuaryOperation 7:Save a Life: For ten years, "Operation 7: Save A Life" has significantly increased publicawareness about fire safety, prevention, and ultimately helped to reduce fire-related fatalities in theTri-State area. This year "Operation 7:Save a Life" will not only focus on the importance of fire safetyand the heroes who sacrifice their lives to save others, but also on other safety precautions to take inthe home and office.

FebruaryBlack History Month Challenge: Each year partners with a local cultural institution for a month-longcampaign. WABC-TV also presents its "Black History Month Challenge." Each week during the monthof February, WABC-TV will air a Black History Month vignette focused on an influential African­American. At the end of the vignette, a question will be posed and viewers will be encouraged to go to70nline.com to submit their answers for the chance to win a trip for four to a family destination.

MarchBroadway Backstage: This one-hour special takes viewers "backstage" to give them a look at whatit's like to be a newcomer on Broadway or to be in rehearsals for a show that's just about to open.Hosted by both "Eyewitness News" and Broadway personalities, this program examines the recenttrend of Hollywood stars performing on Broadway, and includes performances and interviews withseveral celebrities.

Earth Day Celebration: WABC-TV partners with the Central Park Conservancy for a fun-filled EarthDay celebration. This year highlights the efforts of the Conservancy via behind-the-scenes tours, liveperformances, volunteer projects and children's activities.

AprilProtect Our Children: In its 11 th year, this half-hour special focuses on the need to protect childrenfrom the threat of abduction and the danger of child abuse, using the power of WABC-TV to help findthose that are missing or lost.

MayLong Island Marathon: WABC-TV is the broadcast sponsor of this unique festival of races for thewhole family. The day features a 5k race from Eisenhower Park through the streets of NassauCounty; races for kids and

JuneAbove and Beyond: Inspiring Students and Teachers: This special acknowledges andcelebrates the accomplishments of students from the Tri-State area whose stories will leaveviewers feeling good about our youth, our educational system, and our future.

Prostate Cancer Awareness: WABC-TV teams up with WABC Radio, the NY Road Runner'sClub and the American Cancer Society to help raise funds for Prostate Cancer research. WABC-TVprovides live news coverage of the 5-mile run in Central Park as well as vignettes featuring influentialmen and women urging viewers to make early detection their best protection.

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Local Programming on WABC-TV 2007/2008

AugustCentral Park Film Festival: WABC-TV continues its partnership with the Central Park Conservancyin bringing fantastic summer events to New Yorkers. This year, for five nights the public will sit underthe stars watching movies featuring scenes filmed in Central Park. An on-line contest rounds out theinteractive event.

NYC Half-Marathon: This marathon is a runner's dream. Starting in Central park, winding throughTimes Square and ending along the Hudson, this is the best way to see NYC! The world's topprofessionals will be among 10,000 runners at the starting line.

SeptemberHispanic Heritage Month: WABC-TV is proud to take part in promoting Hispanic Heritage Month,which kicks off with a live event at the South Street Seaport. WABC-TV will produce a series ofvignettes showcasing prominent Hispanic ABC talent describing their reflections on the importance oftheir Hispanic Heritage.

OctoberBreast Cancer Awareness: Each year, WABC-TV partners with the American Cancer Society toraise millions of dollars for Breast Cancer research and assistance. A half-hour special hosted by"Eyewitness News" anchors Diana Williams and Stacey Sager addresses the epidemic of BreastCancer.

NovemberNewsday Marching Band Festival: This year marks our ninth as a partner to the Newsday MarchingBand Festival. WABC-TV will air highlights of the 3-day festival in a half-hour special.

DecemberLincoln Center Tree Lighting Ceremony: For the 10th consecutive year, WABC-TV brings NewYorkers the Annual Lincoln Center Tree Lighting Ceremony. The Eyewitness News" team kicks-off theholiday season with this highly anticipated evening that is full of food, fun, shopping and holidaymagic!

Holiday Special: WABC-TV continues to bring holiday cheer to the Tri-State area! A half-hour holidayspecial uncovers the unique events and celebrations that make New York a holiday hot spot fortourists, suburbanites and city dwellers.

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Weekly Local Programs on WABC-TV

EYEWITNESS NEWS UP CLOSE"Eyewitness News Up Close" is a weekly program that explores the important local stories of theweek, whether they're new taxes, failures in local family service agencies, or the unmet needs ofminority communities, to name a few. With "Eyewitness News" anchor Diana Williams hosting theprogram, local newsmakers are questioned at length about their decisions and the resultant impact onarea residents. Guests have included the governors, senators and members of Congress from NewYork, New Jersey and Connecticut, local mayors, and state lawmakers.

Like It IsThis weekly, hour-long public affairs series offers viewers the opportunity to look at current and pastevents through an African-American perspective. Produced and hosted by seven- time Emmy-winnerGil Noble, "Like It Is" presents thoroughly researched, high-quality programming covering a diverserange of topics. With politicians and Heads of State often appearing as guests, "Like It Is" providesone of the nation's largest bodies of programs and documentaries on African-Americans.

Tiempo"Tiempo" is a half-hour, weekly round-table discussion show devoted to topics affecting and relating tothe local Hispanic community. "Tiempo" is hosted by "Eyewitness News" anchor Joe Torres.

Each week, WABC-TV airs one of its three "Viewpoint" programs:

Long Island ViewpointThis half-hour program explores issues that affect the lives of Long Island's residents.

New York ViewpointThis half-hour program focuses on topics and issues of concern to the residents of New York City'sfive boroughs.

New Jersey ViewpointThis half-hour program provides in-depth treatment of issues that concern New Jersey residents.

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Yearlong Programs on WABC-TV

Weather Specials: Once per quarter, WABC-TV's Lee Goldberg, Bill Evans, Heidi Jones and JeffSmith, the Tri-State Area's most-trusted weather team, bring you an intriguing half-hour on the lateststorms, weather patterns and forecasting technology.

Missing Children: WABC-TV is the only television station in the country to feature a picture and adescription of a missing child during every local newscast. This program, operating in conjunctionwith the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children, is responsible for the recovery of 65% ofthe missing children whose pictures were featured on WABC-TV.

Political Debates and Public Service Announcements

Political Debates: In the past few years, WABC-TV produced and broadcast four Senatorial, threeGubernatorial and three Mayoral debates, often with members of the "Eyewitness News" team servingas moderators.

Public Service Announcements: In 2008, WABC-TV will air more than 2,000 Public ServiceAnnouncements, many in well-viewed time -periods. WABC-TV also collaborates with many tri-statenon-profits to produce public service announcements and for more than 20 years has collaboratedwith both the Partnership for Drug Free America and NYU College of Dentistry to bring information toits community on drug and health-related issues. In 2004, WABC-TV was awarded the Silver BellAward, from the National Advertising Council, for its extraordinary commitment to serving the public.

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WJRT-TVFlint/Saginaw/Bay City

Michigan

Mayoral DebateOctober 29,2007, we broadcast live from 7-8PM a debate between incumbentMayor Don Williamson and candidate Dayne Walling who were campaigning forthe office of Mayor for the City of Flint.

Town Hall Meeting/GovernorMarch 5, 2007, from 8-9PM WJRT broadcast a live town hall meeting with

Michigan Governor Jennifer Granholm and an audience of Genesee Countyresidents to discuss the State of the economy and other issues pertinent toMichigan. This broadcast was produced by WJRT and was an exclusivetelevision event.

Chrildren's Miracle Network TelethonIn June of each year we carry a 10 hour telethon on a Sunday from 8AM to 6PMto benefit Hurley Medical Center's Pediatric Medical and Trauma Center.

Bay City FireworksEach July we celebrate Independence Day with our viewers by broadcasting livefrom 10-11 PM from the Bay City Fireworks Festival, the largest out-statefireworks show in Michigan.

Independence Day Pops ConcertEach July we broadcast live from the City of Flint an Independence Daysymphony concert from 7-8PM with the Flint Symphony Orchestra.

Buick Open Golf TournamentFor 30 years we have broadcast coverage of this PGA golf tournament fromWarwick Country Club in Genesee County. We air live programs from 7-7:30PMstarting on Wednesday and concluding on Sunday with sixty minutes of finalround coverage.

Holiday Pops ConcertFor 25 years we have broadcast a live symphony concert in December. Two ofour news anchors host the concert which airs on a Saturday evening from 7-8PMand repeats on either Christmas Eve or Christmas Day.

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Border Battleis a live one hour pre-game show for the college football game betweenUniversity of Michigan and Ohio State University. It airs each year prior to thefootball game on ABC.

Backyard BrawlThis is a live one hour pre-game show for the college football game betweenMichigan State University and University of Michigan. It airs each year prior tothe football game on ABC.

CRIM Festival of RacesThis is a major running event in August that has been taking place for the past20 plus years in City of Flint. Over 15,000 people participate in the run/walkevents and tens of thousands of people come to watch the event. WJRTsponsors the race and the training program that starts in May and continues untilthe actual race in August. WJRT begins live coverage of the race at 6AM duringABC12 News Saturday Morning on race day and continues coverage until gAMwhen the first runners cross the finish line of the 10 Mile race.

Back to the BricksThis is a new and growing classic car show that takes place in the City of Flint inAugust. WJRT has been the television sponsor of this event since its inception in2006 and continues to be one of the major sponsors. ABC12 News begins livecoverage of the ongoing "cruise" on Thursday evening as hundreds of classiccars begin arriving in Flint (the Motor City and birthplace of General Motors).Coverage continues throughout the weekend as thousands of people flood theCity and the streets throughout Genesee County as hundreds and hundreds ofclassic cars "cruise."

Weather Coverage / Fenton TornadoWJRT ABC12 News provided broad and extensive emergency coverage severeweather that hit Fenton, Lapeer and Hadley areas in August of 2007. Coveragebegan at approximately 5PM on Friday evening and continued through the nightand expanded coverage aired throughout the weekend as people worked torestore power and repair damage to homes and property.

Everyday HeroesThis is an award recognition project through the Red Cross of America chaptersin Genesee, Saginaw and Bay Counties. Each yearWJRT ABC12 producesfeature stories about the 17 Heroes recognized for their bravery and dedicationto saving and preserving life. The stories are shown to the hundreds of people inattendance at each of these ceremonies. And, these same features air innewscasts and are then produced into a one-hour program that airs on WJRT­TV.

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Coats for KidsThis is a project begun over 20 years ago by WJRT and a local radio station incooperation with the Salvation Army commands in Genesee, Saginaw, Bay andMidland Counties. Thousands of new and gently worn coats are collected over a6 week period and then distributed to family and children through the viewingarea who are in need a warm coat for the winter.

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WTVG Programming outline

Public Affairs Programs:

Conklin and Company

The signature political show for 13abc Action News, "Conklin and Company" is a half­hour program, airing at lOam Sunday mornings. The program talks with newsmakers, bothlocally and nationally, focusing on issues of interest to viewers in Northwest Ohio and SoutheastMichigan.

Recent guests include Ohio Governor Ted Strickland, Ohio Senator Sherrod Brown, stateand local political candidates of both parties and business leaders such as area developers LarryDillin and Jim Jackson.

One of the more popular features of the program is the "Take Three" segment, in whichhost Lee Conklin and a panel of political analysts weigh in on the news of the day and its impacton the viewing region.

Bridges

The signature minority affairs show for 13abc Action News, "Bridges," is a half-hourprogram, which airs at noon on Sundays.

Hosted by Doni Miller, the program focuses on those issues of interest to the minoritycommunity, including education, the economy and race relations.

Bringing together newsmakers in the community as well as those from around the state,"Bridges" looks behind the headlines, drilling down to find out the reasons behind themovements.

In recent weeks, "Bridges" has focused attention on the Democratic Presidentialcampaign of Sen. Barack Obama and the impact of his minister's racial comments on thecampaign, looked at the black community's response to a city effort to extend a controversial taxinitiative, and explored ways to improve the quality of education for all students in the Toledoarea, not just those of color.

Roundtable

Hosted by 13abc Action News morning anchor Jeff Smith, "Roundtable" may best bedescribed as ESPN's "Pardon the Interruption" meets ABC's "This Week with GeorgeStephanopoulos." "Roundtable" airs at 12:30 pm on Sunday afternoons.

In this unique half-hour format, guests of varying viewpoints, such as local Israeli andPalestinian leaders, are brought together to ask questions of each other. Host Jeff Smith serves asthe moderator. The format has led to several interesting programs, which have enabled thepanelists, as well as the viewing public, to see the opposing viewpoints in much different lights.

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Coffee with the Fords

Former Toledo Mayor Jack Ford and his wife Cynthia host the newest program inWTVG's Public Affairs stable, "Coffee with the Fords." Ford gained notoriety in Toledo as thecity's first African-American mayor.

The half-hour program brings in guests who otherwise might not have a forum toshowcase their talents to the community. It also highlights local artists and entrepreneurs who aremaking an active contribution to society at large.

The vitality of the hosts and the eclectic nature of the program often leaves viewerswondering just what they will see when they tune in at 6:30 am Sunday mornings.

Other special programming:

WTVG has led the way in the Toledo market in its community affairs programming,annually producing local inserts for the Jerry Lewis Muscular Dystrophy Association Labor DayTelethon. Additionally, our anchors serve as hosts for several projects in the community, manyof which end up on the platforms of 13abc Action News.

Those projects include:"Milestones" The YWCA's effort to recognize women in the community for their

contributions in the fields of education, business and the media."The Jefferson Awards" a national program designed to highlight those grass-roots

efforts by all races to improve communities. Local winners of the "Jefferson Awards" move onto a national competition held annually in Washington D.C.

13abc Action News also hosts political debates and forums that enable candidates on boththe local and state levels to make their cases for election to the voters. In recent years, 13abc hasmoderated debates for a U.S. Senate seat in Ohio, the Governor's race, and countless state andlocal positions.

News, Weather and Sports programming:

13abc Action News, which broadcasts nearly 30 hours of news each week, is recognizedas a market leader in its political coverage. Winner of a Cronkite award for excellence inpolitical reporting, 13abc Action News is the place candidates turn to for fair and balancedreporting on the issues. In February, both candidates for the Democratic Presidential nominationmade their cases to Ohio voters in one-on-one interviews aired on 13abc. In the 2004 campaign,13abc was one of only three stations nationally to interview Vice-President Dick Cheney livefollowing his debate with Democrat John Edwards.

In the area of severe weather coverage, which has been recognized for an Emmysignifying excellence in broadcasting, 13abc again leads the way, devoting extensive coverage topotentially life-threatening weather events such as major snowfalls and severe thunderstorms.This past winter, 13abc extended its news coverage to keep viewers up to date on a majorweekend snowfall. Its competition chose to air regular programming, including an infomercial.

In the area of sports coverage, 13abc and its award-winning sports team showcase highschool, college and professional clubs. Awards are given to an amateur "athlete of the week."

To date, staff members making up the 13abc All-Stars have raised more than 195­thousand dollars for area schools by playing basketball against faculty members.

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Committed to the CommunityLocal Programming

The award-winning "190 North" features the best that Chicago has to offer.Whether it is covering culture, theater, food or fun, this local program bringsChicago to life. The program gives viewers the inside scoop on what's new andhappening in the Windy City. "190 North," premiered in October 1999 and ishosted by Janet Davies, Sundays at 10:35pm.

Through its upbeal, fast-paced specials, "0 Beat" showcases Chicago's dynamicHispanic community. From topics like the growing Hispanic population,immigration, and Latinos in the Arts, this program touches on a wide variety ofsubjects. "0 Beat" airs four times a year and features Latinos who are makingvaluable contributions in Chicago. "0 Beat" is hosted by Theresa Gutierrez andalso features ABC 7 Chicago personalities John Garcia and Stacey Baca.

"Chicagoing" keeps alive a Chicago television tradition of "the lively art ofconversation." ABC 7 veteran Bill Campbell hosts this weekly public affairsprogram, which covers everything from homelessness and racism to celebrityinterviews. Now in its 18th year, "Chicagoing" showcases the city's rich history,the promise of its future, and the people and possibilities of Chicago today.

"People, Places, & Things" is an enlightening program which focuses onachievements in the African-American communities, along with the best and thebrightest they have to offer. Whether contemporary or historic, the topics coveredon "People, Places, & Things" are always of great significance. Host, award­winning journalist Harry Porterfield, is joined by ABC 7 Chicago anchors CherylBurton, Hosea Sanders and others in spreading the word, the "real deal," of thisrich American culture.

Sanctuary

Children'sMemorial Hospital'

Where kids come first:"

For more than ten years. ABC 7 co-anchor and health reporter Sylvia Perez haskept viewers informed about the latest breakthroughs in the medical world throughher "HealthBEAT" reports. Each evening, viewers can tune in to the news tolearn useful information for a healthier life and, twice a year, Perez hosts a half­hour "HealthBEAT" program.

Included in ABC 7' s lineup of long running public affairs programs is"Sanctuary."Th e program, produced in association with the televisiondepartments of the Chicago Archdiocese, the Jewish Federation, and the BroadcastMinistries of Chicago, runs once a month.

"The Champions of Children's Memorial," a one-hour ABC 7 Chicago special,highlights an organization that has been helping area kids for 120 years­Children's Memorial Hospital. This program introduces viewers to some specialchildren who, after receiving top-notch care and treatment at Children's MemorialHospital, can once again focus on just being kids.

"Asian Influences," is a half hour special (hosted by Linda Yu and featuringspecial reports with Judy Hsu & Ravi Baichwal) celebrating Asian/PacificAmerican Heritage month. Highlighting the diverse Asian American communitiesthat have left their mark on the Chicago area.

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Committed to the Community

Parade Coverage

ABC 7 Chicago takes pride in being Chicago's parade station (l0 local parades):

y St. Patrick's Day Parade Y Gay Pride ParadeY South Side Irish Parade Y Bud Billiken ParadeY Polish Day Parade Y 26th Street Mexican Independence ParadeY Memorial Day Parade Y Columbus Day ParadeY Puerto Rican Day Parade Y Lights Festival Parade

The summer's annual special, "Chicago's Top Guns," hosted by ABC 7's ownJerry Taft and Tracy Butler, covers the dynamic air and water show. The annualAir & Water Show takes place along Chicago's lakefront. It attracts over 2

million spectators and is the largest two-day event of its kind in the country!

The tradition continues as ABC 7 plans to ring in 2009. ABC 7's JanetDavies will host this celebration LIVE from Navy Pier, and capture the bestof Chicagoland's most exciting New Year's Eve gatherings around town.As part of the festivities, ABC 7 will televise the city's annual GrandFireworks display live from Chicago's Navy Pier.

Ongoing ABC 7 Initiatives

~ Holiday Food Drive (in conjunction with Greater Chicago FoodDepository and Dominick's)

~ Stop the Violence (3 part series of commercial free half hour specials)community discussion on curbing the growing tide of violence in Chicagoschools.

~ What Will it Take? hour long town hall discussion on how to preventviolence against women and girls (presented commercial free)

~ Black History Month (Feb), Hispanic Heritage Month (Sept/Oct) andBreast Cancer Awareness (Oct) (series of vignettes throughout the month)

~ Operation Save a Life (in conjunction with Chicago Fire Dept & KIDDE)

~ Best of the Class

~ Republican & Democratic Senate Debates (Mar 04), GubernatorialDebate (Mar 06), Cook Co. State's Attorney Debate (Jan 08) produced at thestation and aired with no interruptions (coordinated by The League of WomenVoters). Syndicated to all Illinois TV markets (when involving statewideoffice).

ABC 7 Chicago Facts

~ ABC 7 produces over 70 local programs and specials per year.

~ ABC 7 produces 33 original local news hours per week.

~ ABC 7 airs over 2700 PSA's per year, benefiting more than 30 localand national organizations and charities.

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GOVERNOR ARNOLD SCHWARZENEGGER

October 30, 2007

Mr. Arnie KleinerGeneral ManagerKABC-TV Los Angeles500 Circle Seven DriveGlendale, California 91201

Dear Mr. Kleiner,

On behalf of this great state's elected leaders, firefighters, law enforcement professionals,charitable organizations and hundreds of thousands of our fellow Californians, Maria andI offer our gratitude and admiration. Thank you to you, KABC and the Walt DisneyCompany for the role you played in helping us through this month's devastatingwildfires.

We can say with absolute certainty that, as difficult and heartbreaking as the past severaldays have been, they would have been even more so without your generosity. KABC'shugely valuable reporting and related information meant the world to evacuees who, inmany cases, had little left but questions. It's difficult to overestimate what solid, real­time information and a safe place to sleep and food to eat and help rebuilding their livescan mean to people who have lost nearly all else.

Clearly, there is still much work to be done as the people of Southern California begin topick up the pieces. Truthfully, we have no doubt that we can do it - especially with thesuppOli and encouragement we've received from across the nation. KABC and the WaltDisney Company overall have proven themselves leaders and friends to the people ofCalifornia. Thank you again.

With warm regards,

Arnold Schwarzenegger

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STATE CAPITOL· SACRAMENTO, CALIFORNIA 95814· (916) 445-2841