KLSA-TV

**KLSA-TV** (channel 14) is a television station affiliated with the Fox network in Los Santos, San Andreas, United States. It is owned by the Dorado Media Group, alongside NBC affiliate KLSN (channel 17); Dorado also provides certain services to Morningwood-licensed CW affiliate KGXQ (channel 6) under joint sales and shared services agreements (JSA/SSA) with Central Broadcasting. The three stations share studios on Palomino Avenue in the Little Seoul section of Los Santos, while KLSA-TV’s transmitter is located atop Mount Haan in Vinewood.

## History

On December 16, 1987, KLSA-TV became the first local station in the area to broadcast live. The San Andreas Broadcasting Group was the founding owner of the station when it was first opened in San Fierro as a satellite station of KSVU-TV. KLSA was the only television station in Los Santos that provided local news coverage at all hours of the day and night when it first began broadcasting.

When KLSA started broadcasting, it was against stiff competition from other well-established local stations. It was able to carve out a specific audience for itself by providing distinctive programming and excellent news coverage. The station's flagship program, "The KLSA Morning News," quickly became prominent due to its dynamic format and exciting panelists. The show's swift ascent to the top of the ratings was helped by its widespread appeal.

In the following years, KLSA made strides toward expanding its viewer size and influence. This was partly facilitated by the Fox network, which was experiencing a stratospheric surge in popularity. In 1993, the station relocated to its state-of-the-art location in Los Santos. This allowed the station to provide more cutting-edge programming and news coverage.

By 1997, KLSA had already established itself as a vital participant in the local television market due to its forward-thinking programming, high-caliber news coverage, and strong ties to the Fox network. People around the San Andreas region continued to find the station an essential and popular source of news and entertainment, even though rival stations constantly challenged it.

Since its inception in 1987, KLSA-TV has been subjected to much evolution. In 1997, the Dorado Media Group took ownership of the station, which they operated successfully for several years. KLSA rapidly developed after the acquisition, bringing a fresh perspective on the direction the station would take, going through a comprehensive rebranding process after new owners took over the station. The station now has a more streamlined and contemporary appearance, highlighting its role as a source of cutting-edge news and entertainment. In addition, the station made significant investments in new technology, giving it advanced cameras, editing equipment, and a studio that was on the bleeding edge of design.

KLSA's status as one of the major television stations in the San Andreas region was bolstered as a direct result of the improvements above. The station's ratings started progressively climbing after receiving a favorable response from viewers to its revamped presentation and slate of programming, which has persevered in its efforts to innovate and advance during the years following the acquisition. The station has increased the breadth of its coverage to include in-depth reporting on local news and events, and it has also added some new shows and other types of programming to its lineup.

The KLSA online news portal, which allows viewers to get breaking news, weather updates, and other information from their computers or mobile devices, is one of the most well-liked new features the station has introduced. The channel has also taken to social media, using websites like Twitter and Facebook to interact with viewers and give them the most recent news and information possible.

The San Andreas region considers KLSA among the most reliable and well-respected news and entertainment providers. The station is well-positioned to continue serving viewers for many years due to its commitment to innovation and its focus on producing high-quality programs.

## News operation

The news operation of KLSA-TV was established when the station first aired in 1987. The station broadcasts a regular newscast and occasionally features special reports. The station's news programming has grown significantly over the years to include many newscasts and special programs.

In 1988, KLSA debuted "The KLSA Morning News," a morning news program that rose to prominence among regional viewers almost immediately after its debut. This program includes interviews with prominent community members and local newsmakers and updates on the latest news, traffic, and weather.

KLSA increased the hours it devoted to weekly news programming in 1997, the same year the Dorado Media Group purchased the station. While the evening newscasts include extra news, weather, and sports coverage, the station's newscast, "Fox 14 News at 6," started giving in-depth coverage of the day's top stories when it first aired.

KLSA-TV has continued to innovate and extend its news operations in recent years, primarily presenting viewers with the most recent news and information across various digital channels. The website for the station features live streaming of the station's news programs, the latest breaking news updates, and a variety of multimedia content, such as photo galleries and video snippets.

## Technical information

### Subchannels

The signal from the station is multiplexed, including:

 **14.2** | 480i
 **14.3** | Rewind

### Analog-to-digital conversion

In January 2003, KLSA-TV initiated the transmission of a digital television signal. At midnight on June 12, 2009, KLSA-TV turned off its analog signal broadcast over UHF channel 14. This occurred on the official date that full-power television stations in the United States were required to switch from analog to digital broadcasting due to a federal mandate. The station's analog signal remained on its pre-transition UHF channel 15, where it had been all along. Under the SAFER Act, KLSA-TV maintained its analog signal on the air until July 12 to educate people about the migration to digital television by running a continuous loop of public service messages from the National Association of Broadcasters.