KHLA-TV

KHLA-TV (channel 45) is a television station owned and operated by Horizon Television licensed in Los Angeles, California, United States. The station has a studio located at the Horizon LA Studio Center in Los Angeles, California. 
== History ==
KHLA-TV was launched on January 1, 2020, as one of the flagship stations of the newly formed Horizon Television Network, a national network that aimed to cater to Gen-Z and millennial audiences with a mix of entertainment and news programming. It is licensed to and based in Los Angeles, serving the greater LA metropolitan area.
The station was founded by a group of investors who saw an opportunity to create a new kind of television station that would cater to the changing tastes and habits of modern audiences. KHLA was designed from the ground up to be a cutting-edge television station that combines the best of with the entertainment e latest in digital media and interactivity.
KHLA-TV not only airs on OTA and cable/satellite but, together along with Horizon Streaming, has also aired on streaming via the company's subscription service, Horizon (streaming).
== Programming ==
=== News operation ===
Branded as Horizon News Los Angeles, the local news organization shares resources with the national Horizon News outlet, allowing it to cover breaking news and events with a wider perspective. The station takes a modernized approach to news, using simple and clean graphics to present the stories in a way that is easy to understand for viewers.
On air, the newscasts take a different approach to news anchors. Instead of relying on traditional news anchors, reporters who cover news stories also introduce them on-air. This approach provides a more personal touch and allows the reporters to connect more directly with the audience.
In addition to traditional broadcast news, they also have a strong digital presence, with a website and social media accounts that provide up-to-date news and information to its audience, as well as a free 24/7 streaming channel available on horizon.tv/la, Pluto TV, and mobile and internet-TV apps which allows viewers to stay updated on the latest news at any time of the day. The streaming channel has become a popular alternative for viewers who prefer to consume local news digitally.
KHLA airs Horizon News Los Angeles for a combined 12.58 hours every week. They air from 4:00am to 7:00am, 10am, Noon, 4:00pm to 6:30pm, and 11:00pm to 11:35pm weekdays. Horizon News Los Angeles also airs weekends at 5:00am to 7:00am, Noon, 6:00pm to 6:30pm, and 11:00pm to midnight.
== On-air personnel ==
* Chelsea Edwards - Reporter
* Chris Cristi - Aviation Reporter
* Christina Pascucci - Anchor; Reporter
* Phil Shuman - Reporter
* Shayla Girardin - Anchor
* Stu Mundel - Aviation Reporter
* Tom Wait - Reporter
Category:Horizon
Category:Horizon network affiliates
Category:California
Category:Los Angeles
Category:Television channels and stations established in 2020
Category:Horizon Television Stations (O&O)
Category:Horizon Locals (O&O)