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Tribune Co. Says San Diego TV Affiliate to Switch to FOX, Names New CFO

Author: Adam Fendelman, Category: Television

CHICAGO – The Tribune Co. announced on Tuesday that San Diego television affiliate KSWB will become a FOX channel. The station will change from CW programming to FOX affiliate programs.

“This is a huge development for our television group. [It] makes it clear that the new Tribune is aggressive and willing to move quickly to upgrade our position in a market especially when we can improve our financial results almost immediately,” said Tribune Broadcasting President Ed Wilson in a Tuesday statement.

The Tribune Co. also announced on Monday that Chandler Bigelow will succeed Don Grenesko as the company’s CFO.

By Stephanie Huls