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KCAL-FM has released its entire on-air staff will switch to an all-music format, according to multiple reports.
The Redlands-based rock station, which has been broadcasting since 1965, announced the change in a recent social media post that declared the station was “turning the page” and that “the next chapter starts now,” the reports stated.
Among those let go were afternoon host Daryl Norsell, morning host Patrick Tish, midday host Nikki Preston and evening host John DeSantis.
Members of the part-time weekend and fill-in staff – Lacey Kendall, Tim Brown, Steve “Razz” Brazill, Mike “Mike Z” Zara, Kelli Cluque, Frank “Frank-O” Garcia, Syeda Jafri, Jeremiah Paul, and Rogelio Orozco – were also let go.
“KCAL has a longstanding history in the Inland Empire, and this next chapter builds on the station’s strong rock heritage,” said Kelly Sanders, chief operating officer for Anaheim Broadcasting Corp, the station’s owner, in a statement. “We rebuilt KCAL around the music our listeners grew up on, the songs and the artists that made classic rock.
“KCAL will deliver a focused, consistent listening experience with broader appeal for both our audience and advertising partners.”
