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Just In – Former Congresswoman Katie Porter has confirmed her participation in the CBS California Gubernatorial Debate, taking place tomorrow, April 28! Prior to the debate, #DYK you can now compare candidates side-by-side using CBS Television Stations’ interactive California Governor Candidate Guide? Try it out here and let us know what you think of the tool: CBSnews.com/CAgov. The Guide was built from more than 20 hours of in-depth interviews conducted by CBS News California Investigates correspondent Julie Watts. The guide covers a dozen key policy areas with extended, unedited candidate responses for greater context and clarity for voters. We encourage you to try it out!

CBS News Detroit is making history. Tonight, the station debuts the first‑ever AR/VR technology‑driven studio in the Detroit region — launching with immersive weather forecasting during the 5 p.m. newscast. This marks the 11th AR/VR studio across CBS Television Stations and reflects our continued investment in local journalism, innovation, and storytelling that helps communities better understand the world around them. Read the full announcement on Paramount Press Express here 👉https://bit.ly/3OMyFnl

CBS Television Stations is leading the conversation statewide.   On April 28, CBS Television Stations will host California’s largest and most inclusive gubernatorial debate, to date—inviting nine candidates to appear on one stage and, through the strength of our CBS‑owned California stations, platforms and partners, reaching voters across the state and nationwide.   We’re pairing that scale with next‑generation election storytelling, powered by our AR/VR election center, designed to bring greater context and clarity to the issues shaping California’s future.   Read the full announcement on Paramount Press Express here: https://bit.ly/4vGiIzG

CBS Television Stations has named Emmy-award winning journalist Scott Rates as Vice President of News of KOVR | CBS News Sacramento, overseeing the duopoly stations KOVR-TV (CBS13) and KMAX-TV (CW31). As a former bureau reporter for KPIX | CBS San Francisco/Bay Area and 16 years of reporting, Rates’ extensive experience positions him to help expand both the reach and impact of storytelling across the region. Together with CBS Bay Area, the Sacramento stations are part of a unified CBS local news operation serving one of the nation’s most dynamic markets, while continuing to push newsroom innovation forward with advanced AR/VR capabilities and state-of-the-art studios in the region.  “Scott brings deep leadership experience and a strong understanding of the stories that matter most to communities across Northern California,” said Scott Warren, regional president and general manager of CBS Sacramento and CBS Bay Area. “Having led multiple newsrooms in the region and reported in San Francisco, he combines editorial leadership with the instincts of a seasoned journalist.” Read more here: https://bit.ly/47rguKj

Today, CBS Television Stations announced it will host a live gubernatorial debate in partnership with APAPA - Asian Pacific American Public Affairs Association FIND US ON LINKEDIN AT 'APAPA NATIONAL' and Pomona College on April 28, 2026 at 5:30 p.m. Moderated by CBS journalists CBS LA Anchor Pat Harvey-Lombard, KOVR | CBS News Sacramento Anchor Tony Lopez, California Investigative Correspondent Julie Watts, KPIX | CBS San Francisco/Bay Area Anchor Ryan Yamamoto and Sara Sadhwani, assistant professor of politics at Pomona College, viewers will get the opportunity to hear directly from top candidates on key issues shaping the future of California such public safety, housing and the economy.   “Our CBS stations serve California’s biggest markets, giving us a unique ability to bring this debate across the state,” said Jennifer Mitchell , president of CBS Television Stations. “Our trusted journalists have long covered politics across California and this forum combines their strong experience to guide an informed conversation for voters.”  Read more here: https://bit.ly/4bAMkGJ

As part of CBS Stations’ ongoing efforts to enhance local storytelling through immersive technology for communities nationwide, today WJZ | CBS News Baltimore announced the launch of the region’s first – and CBS Stations’ 10th – industry-leading cutting-edge Augmented Reality and Virtual Reality (AR/VR) news studio, debuting Monday, Feb. 23 at 12 PM ET.   “By combining trusted local journalism with innovative technology, we’re creating more immersive and engaging ways to help our community understand the stories that impact their daily lives, from severe weather to the sports teams they love,” said Kathy Hostetter, president and general manager of CBS Baltimore.   The station’s weather coverage in the new AR/VR system will be led by a dynamic team of weather experts: Steve Sosna, Cutter Martin, Rachael (rah-shell) J., Marty Bass and Tim Williams. The sports programming will be guided by on-air sports team, sports director Alex Glaze and sports reporter Grace Grill. Read more:  https://bit.ly/3Oh50lQ

Today, CBS Atlanta announced the launch of its new weekday morning newscast, “CBS News Atlanta Mornings” featuring detailed 7-day forecast and national headlines, a 24/7 monitor look of all CBS Television Stations’ live feeds, and a trusted team of anchors, journalists and meteorologists delivering county-by-county local and weather reporting from a fully immersive state-of-the-art AR/VR news studio.   “Our goal is to meet viewers where they are in their communities and deliver news that helps them start their day informed, prepared and connected,” said Tom Canedo, president and general manager of CBS Atlanta.   This debut marks the latest milestone in CBS Television Stations’ significant and ongoing investment in the Atlanta market and the community it serves.   Read more: https://bit.ly/4bqGbgF

Jennifer Mitchell was among the thousands of Los Angeles residents who lost their homes in the devastating January 2025 wildfires. As president of CBS Stations and CBS News and Stations Digital, Mitchell faced profound personal loss while simultaneously leading a week of nearly nonstop live coverage of the unfolding crisis. She spoke with Forbes’ Maggie McGrath to reflect on the fires, the responsibility of covering tragedy while living through it, and what she hopes the country understands about the long road to rebuilding SoCal that still lies ahead. Watch the full interview here: https://lnkd.in/egs9csbf

CBS Stations has announced that Scott Warren, president and GM for KPIX | CBS San Francisco/Bay Area, is promoted to regional president and GM of Northern California, overseeing CBS Bay Area and KOVR | CBS News Sacramento as Deborah Collura, president and GM of CBS Sacramento, is stepping down from her role. “I can’t wait to lean into the talented team at CBS Sacramento and help lead our Northern California stations as we continue to build on our community-focused journalism,” said Warren. Read more: https://bit.ly/4pyFw0f

Sunday’s CBS NEWS SPECIAL: ROB REINER – SCENES FROM A LIFE averaged 6.23 million viewers and 858k in A25-54, according to Nielsen Panel + Big Data. The one-hour special celebrated Reiner's life and work through the eyes of his friends. Miss it? Watch now: https://bit.ly/4jfirhB