System/Policy
To avoid KUSP’s pitfalls, a new station in Santa Cruz looks to local hosts
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Two years after KUSP went off the air, KSQD aspires to showcase local voices on a more manageable budget.
System/Policy
KUSP license, assets, wine sold off to religious broadcaster
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KCRW was outbid for the bankrupt station.
Quick Takes
After filing for bankruptcy, KUSP seeks buyer for license
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At least one noncommercial entity is reportedly looking to bid for KUSP’s license.
Quick Takes
Lacking a buyer and short on funds, KUSP goes off the air
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The station has broadcast for nearly 45 years on air, and online for more than 20.
System/Policy
KUSP-FM board recommends sale as station cuts entire staff
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Members of the station’s foundation will vote on the sale Wednesday.
Quick Takes
KUSP to go Triple A as board taps Ferraro for turnaround
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Ferraro, formerly g.m. of WYEP in Pittsburgh, was named interim g.m. at the California station.
Quick Takes
KUSP-FM board dismisses g.m.
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GM Terry Green had managed the community station for 12 years and loaned it $35,000.
Quick Takes
Plan for financially burdened KUSP would continue deficit spending
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Leaders of the station are still looking for a long-term plan for financial sustainability.
Quick Takes
KUSP still considering options, but sale no longer among them
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The station is likely to air more music, but additional details are yet to be decided.
Quick Takes
KUSP convenes community forums to mull future service options
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The station is holding three public meetings and two board meetings to decide the station’s fate.
Stations
California’s KUSP-FM considers way out of unstable finances
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The nonprofit that owns the station has endured “severe cash shortages” for several years.
Quick Takes
California merger rejected, but debate keeps going
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Conversation continues in the pages of the Monterey Herald about the failed merger between two local public radio stations,.
Stations
Stations court, flirt, propose and part by Monterey Bay
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A proposed merger of two California pubradio stations fell apart when officials at California State University Monterey Bay voted to keep control of KAZU-FM.