KCAL fires entire on-air staff in switch to DJ-less format
New York Post • • entertainment
Key Points:
- KCAL, a classic rock radio station in Southern California's Inland Empire, is eliminating its entire on-air DJ staff and switching to a fully automated, music-only format starting August 1.
- The station's parent company, Anaheim Broadcasting Corporation, stated the change aims to provide uninterrupted classic rock music with broader appeal for listeners and advertisers.
- Over a dozen longtime DJs, including veterans like John DeSantis, Nikki Preston, Patrick Tish, and Daryl Norsell (who served 42 years), were laid off in the transition.
- Affected DJs expressed shock and gratitude on social media, reflecting on their careers and the sudden nature of the layoffs.
- The total number of job losses at KCAL remains unclear, as the station has not provided further details.
