Matthew Keys comment-47279 2011-03-11T04:48:02Z 2011-03-11T04:48:02Z I guess the question is: Will explicitly telling your audience that a major NBA official has made an announcement on a large news story damage your future credibility? If you're Jim Crandell, probably not. One tweet probably isn't going to destroy 30 years of credibility. But when the station you work for walks like a FOX and talks like a FOX, a little bit of your credibility has already eroded in the minds of some. Matthew Keys 2011-03-11T04:48:02Z Matthew Keys comment-47277 2011-03-11T03:47:48Z 2011-03-11T03:47:48Z D'oh. Thanks for the correction. As you could probably tell, I don't know much about sports. Matthew Keys 2011-03-11T03:47:48Z Matthew Keys comment-43975 2011-01-19T12:35:16Z 2011-01-19T12:35:16Z Tacos are great, but I dunno that they're the "perfect food." Surely the bagel deserves some recognition? Matthew Keys 2011-01-19T12:35:16Z Matthew Keys comment-43974 2011-01-19T12:34:10Z 2011-01-19T12:34:10Z One thing I've noticed about the Sacramento Press: They may lack a few things that other news websites have, like captions and credits, but that doesn't mean they're not thinking about those functions -- they wait to roll them out until they've perfected them for both their own mission and their users. The team continues to lead in hyperlocal innovation in our area. Kudos to the team, and here's to some more cool features launching soon :) Matthew Keys 2011-01-19T12:34:10Z Matthew Keys comment-42831 2010-12-29T05:53:07Z 2010-12-29T05:53:07Z Just for the record: I'm usually the one accused of being snarky. I hardly ever accuse others of the same :) Matthew Keys 2010-12-29T05:53:07Z Matthew Keys comment-35369 2010-08-22T23:34:55Z 2010-08-22T23:34:55Z The only thing that disappointed me about this article was the lack of voice on the side that wants this ordinance to pass. There has to be some support for the ordinance or the city council wouldn't have passed it two years ago. I get that the angle was to spotlight people who want the ordinance changed and to show the effect it would have on small business owners who operate the taco trucks -- and the article does a great job of tugging at the heartstrings of people who don't want to see small businesses go under and who feel for the little guy who might see his business drop drastically. I'm still left wondering why, though. Why would someone want mobile food vendors to be...well, mobile...every 30 minutes? Who would support that, and why? Matthew Keys 2010-08-22T23:34:55Z Matthew Keys comment-31388 2010-06-25T05:25:32Z 2010-06-25T05:25:32Z According to a few people I spoke with by phone at the station, the main difference between NOW 100.5 and My925 is the lack of 80s and 90s music in the playlist; the difference between NOW and The End is the lack of "rap" and "R&B" in the playlist. NOW will be strictly pop/rock, though the program director admits there's a chance you'll hear the same song on all three stations from time to time. Matthew Keys 2010-06-25T05:25:32Z Matthew Keys comment-31278 2010-06-24T21:55:01Z 2010-06-24T21:55:01Z Sort of like KEXP in Seattle? Matthew Keys 2010-06-24T21:55:01Z Matthew Keys comment-26452 2010-05-07T08:52:06Z 2010-05-07T08:52:06Z Do the four hash marks at the end of the article indicate this was a copy/paste of a press release? Matthew Keys 2010-05-07T08:52:06Z Matthew Keys comment-24083 2010-04-01T06:27:23Z 2010-04-01T06:27:23Z I feel the lede of this article does not accurately express my opinion as a Sacramento tea lover. Perhaps I just wasn't a part of the survey conducted by the Sacramento Press regarding the feelings of local beverage aficionados when it comes to a shop that sells drinks made from the "Camellia sinensis" plant, or perhaps I feel no sadness because I never got to express Hina's Tea for myself. I could, however, say that I've heard of Hina's Tea before, and I very much am saddened that I won't get the opportunity to indulge in the retail experience before it closes. It's been featured on our news quite a few times, mostly on our morning product, and they've always been very good to us. But a sad day for this tea lover, it is not. Matthew Keys 2010-04-01T06:27:23Z Matthew Keys comment-20886 2010-01-20T06:30:18Z 2010-01-20T06:30:18Z Joe: You made your position quite clear on the 21Q blog. Matthew Keys 2010-01-20T06:30:18Z Matthew Keys comment-17508 2009-11-09T12:18:49Z 2009-11-09T12:18:49Z I shall do just that, right after I drop that extra "T" in my name :) Matthew Keys 2009-11-09T12:18:49Z Matthew Keys comment-17507 2009-11-09T12:18:00Z 2009-11-09T12:18:00Z When people give an article a "thumbs up" or a "thumbs down," I often wonder if they're critiquing the way the article is written, or the subject of the article. Matthew Keys 2009-11-09T12:18:00Z Matthew Keys comment-17367 2009-11-06T05:47:46Z 2009-11-06T05:47:46Z Who is Sheriff Robbie Waters? Matthew Keys 2009-11-06T05:47:46Z Matthew Keys comment-16240 2009-10-24T09:15:51Z 2009-10-24T09:15:51Z "I believe the Sacramento Press should find a balance between pure 'free speech' and what's appropriate for publication. So far it hasn't." Well, according to you it hasn't. What The Sacramento Press may find appropriate for online publication and what others may find appropriate for publication could be two different things. When you post on their site, you're playing by their rules -- and perhaps their way of playing the game is to allow for multiple perspectives. You have to understand that when you provide for an open and free forum of communication, comments like "Don't let the door hit you in the ass on the way out" will pop up, even IF the publication in question doesn't allow for these types of comments. In the ten or so months that I've known the folks who work behind-the-scenes (and often, in front of the camera too) at the Sacramento Press, I can tell you I've seen multiple instances where they have had to remind comment posters NOT to make personal attacks against a particular publisher, especially when the comment makes little to no contribution to any kind of dialogue between the commenter and the publisher, or the commenter and other commenters. With that said, I feel you're wrong in accusing The Sacramento Press of allowing comments that are detrimental personal attacks against a particular author while offering little to no value otherwise. As a publication -- online or print -- grows, the attraction of various kinds of people -- including "trolls," as they're commonly referred to -- will undoubtedly be visible, and occasionally comments will slip through the cracks only to be discovered months, or years later, or sometimes not at all. I think you're making a poor choice in leaving a forum that provides free and open communication simply because a handful of users disagree with your opinion. If you expected The Sacramento Press to be a political megaphone where politicians, and their volunteers, can preach why their ideas are right and everyone else's are wrong, expect that there also exists a fluid, free and public forum for others to tell you why they're right and you're wrong. Matthew Keys 2009-10-24T09:15:51Z Matthew Keys comment-14811 2009-10-01T21:14:35Z 2009-10-01T21:14:35Z If you'd ever met the writers and editors at the Sacramento Press, you would see why your statement is blatantly wrong. They are some of the most professional, courteous and considerate people in the Sacramento media market, with great ideas and open minds to new things. Matthew Keys 2009-10-01T21:14:35Z Matthew Keys comment-14481 2009-09-26T06:28:23Z 2009-09-26T06:28:23Z You haven't been following the local news? They've pretty much told the entire story over the past few days. And the accusation you make in your last paragraph would be uncharacteristic of the way people who know the guard have been talking about him. Matthew Keys 2009-09-26T06:28:23Z Matthew Keys comment-12691 2009-08-26T21:26:25Z 2009-08-26T21:26:25Z LOL, that made me laugh. What would be sold at the Sacramento - Clear Channel bake sale? :) Matthew Keys 2009-08-26T21:26:25Z Matthew Keys comment-12242 2009-08-17T21:31:46Z 2009-08-17T21:31:46Z The video from the Mayor's Safe Ground visit is available here: http://www.fox40.com/news/headlines/theissues/ktxl-news-issues-homelesscamp0812,0,1966443.story Matthew Keys 2009-08-17T21:31:46Z Matthew Keys comment-11473 2009-08-03T18:02:00Z 2009-08-03T18:02:00Z Any person or company who owns private property has the right to ask media to leave the premises at any time for any reason. Most media choose to cover stories from the street or the sidewalk instead -- streets and sidewalks are public property. Also, please don't confuse "TV networks" with "TV stations." Local TV media is different from a network like ABC, CBS or FOX. Chances are, a major television network doesn't care about an apartment fire, but a local TV station would. Matthew Keys 2009-08-03T18:02:00Z Matthew Keys comment-9498 2009-06-16T03:28:23Z 2009-06-16T03:28:23Z Kind of ironic, when you think about it. Matthew Keys 2009-06-16T03:28:23Z Matthew Keys comment-9069 2009-06-08T06:37:57Z 2009-06-08T06:37:57Z Ironically, what you just described in your last paragraph of your comment is considered click-fraud and is subject to termination of said person's Google AdSense account under Google's Terms of Service... Matthew Keys 2009-06-08T06:37:57Z Matthew Keys comment-9036 2009-06-08T03:22:07Z 2009-06-08T03:22:07Z Who is criticizing the criticism of the show? Matthew Keys 2009-06-08T03:22:07Z Matthew Keys comment-9031 2009-06-08T00:56:48Z 2009-06-08T00:56:48Z I'd like to point out that the freedom of speech granted to us under the Constitution guarantees you that the Government will not interfere with your right to speak your opinions (or so it's supposed to...dunno why we have an FCC regulatory board...). Your freedoms guaranteed under the US Constitution protect you from the American Government, not corporations, underground organizations or individuals. Freedom of speech does not extend to radio presenters who are granted the ability to voice their opinion by corporate sponsors. It also does not protect journalists from just saying whatever they feel like saying -- hence why we have libel and slander laws. So when someone says "They're exercising their freedom of speech!" this is only partially true. They're exercising their right to say what they feel like saying without fear of being repressed by their government (...except the FCC). Anyone else is fair game -- as we've seen from the way sponsors reacted when they pulled their advertisement. Matthew Keys 2009-06-08T00:56:48Z Matthew Keys comment-9025 2009-06-07T22:59:42Z 2009-06-07T22:59:42Z An update to this article... http://sacramentopress.com/headline/9041/98Rocks_Rob_Williams_To_Fans_We_Have_Failed_You Matthew Keys 2009-06-07T22:59:42Z Matthew Keys comment-9012 2009-06-07T01:23:52Z 2009-06-07T01:23:52Z Has to do with advertisement and publicity friends. "Gay Rodeo" will attract gay people, which will attract gay dollars. It's called "targeting a demographic." I don't know too many gay people who would go to just a regular rodeo... Matthew Keys 2009-06-07T01:23:52Z Matthew Keys comment-8984 2009-06-06T03:54:44Z 2009-06-06T03:54:44Z Add now AT&T and McDonald's to the list of advertisers who are no longer supporting KRXQ over the Rob, Arnie & Dawn controversy. Matthew Keys 2009-06-06T03:54:44Z Matthew Keys comment-8960 2009-06-05T22:35:00Z 2009-06-05T22:35:00Z Technically, seven. Wells Fargo wasn't an advertiser on KRXQ during the controversy and hasn't advertised on the station for a year, according to their statement to GLAAD. The story is being updated here as well: http://www.fox40.com/news/headlines/ktxl-news-radcontroversy0605,0,4345342.story Matthew Keys 2009-06-05T22:35:00Z Matthew Keys comment-8932 2009-06-05T22:02:26Z 2009-06-05T22:02:26Z This comment was great. It reinforces the idea that without listeners, readers and viewers, a broadcast product isn't much of one. It takes a village...to support a radio show. Matthew Keys 2009-06-05T22:02:26Z Matthew Keys comment-8929 2009-06-05T21:42:44Z 2009-06-05T21:42:44Z The Sacramento Press has certain terms of use regarding their website, which includes what appropriate an inappropriate dialogue is. I've seen editors ask commenters and contributors to keep their dialogue civilized before; they don't appreciate it when one user attacks another. It's not censorship. It's a facilitation for civilized dialogue. You can make your point to someone without getting nasty. Matthew Keys 2009-06-05T21:42:44Z Matthew Keys comment-8898 2009-06-05T18:29:11Z 2009-06-05T18:29:11Z In an update to this article, GLAAD reports that Bank of America has become the fourth advertiser to pull support from KRXQ over the Rob, Arnie & Dawn comment controversy. Matthew Keys 2009-06-05T18:29:11Z Matthew Keys comment-8891 2009-06-05T17:18:53Z 2009-06-05T17:18:53Z And yet, it's featured on the front page of the Sacramento Press. *shrug* go figure. Matthew Keys 2009-06-05T17:18:53Z Matthew Keys comment-8633 2009-06-01T05:27:17Z 2009-06-01T05:27:17Z PS: For anyone wondering WHEN the event is, it's June 19th. Matthew Keys 2009-06-01T05:27:17Z Matthew Keys comment-8632 2009-06-01T05:24:45Z 2009-06-01T05:24:45Z Kate is awesome. I saw her open for Eric Hutchinson back in January at the Blue Lamp and thought she was amazing. If you love great music with a homegrown feel, check her out. Matthew Keys 2009-06-01T05:24:45Z Matthew Keys comment-8591 2009-05-31T09:34:30Z 2009-05-31T09:34:30Z With all due respect, I think Sgt. Leong is missing the point of the story that aired. "There is no requirement that you have to be in a certain physical shape as a condition of employment," a direct quote, verbatim, from Konrad von Schoech with Sacramento Police. Why is there no requirement for officers to maintain a level of physical shape? Whether it's desk duty or footwork, every officer should maintain a level of physical and emotional strength and health. There's no excuse for our brave men and women of the police and sheriff's department to be out of shape and overweight, whether you factor in body mass index or not. And why is Sgt. Leong discrediting the opinion and concern of an eyewitness? Is the new norm in the police department to disregard the concerns of the community? I certainly hope not. And lastly, check out this quote direct from the FOX40 News segment, as spoken again by Konrad von Schoech: "All officers get paid to work out, on duty, two hours a week." FOX40 News is not responsible for misinformation delivered by a police spokesperson, Sgt. Leong. But it's a lot easier for a public official to criticize and discredit the media than it is to take action and take responsibility. As for body mass index -- sure, it may not be entirely accurate, but it's a standard that those in the medical and fitness fields have used for years, and until we adopt something with more accuracy, it's what we have to go off of. And don't use this excuse of "genetics" for fat cops -- it doesn't fly for our men and women wearing the American flag on their uniform fighting for our freedom at home and overseas, and it shouldn't fly for our men and women wearing the shield on the streets -- or behind the desks -- in Sacramento. Now, I know the Sacramento Press has a policy of curbing harshly-written comments from readers (just in case they come off as personal attacks), but I figure if Sgt. Leong can get a pat-on-the-back for his opinion which attacks a reputable newsgathering organization for doing their job, the door's been opened. Matthew Keys 2009-05-31T09:34:30Z Matthew Keys comment-8247 2009-05-24T10:39:10Z 2009-05-24T10:39:10Z In terms of, what, radio numbers? Not really, considering Adam Carolla was fired from his job not too long ago, and the Bay Area had to kill the Free FM format... Matthew Keys 2009-05-24T10:39:10Z Matthew Keys comment-8246 2009-05-24T10:38:23Z 2009-05-24T10:38:23Z "Worldsuck"...I'll be adding that to my vocabulary. Matthew Keys 2009-05-24T10:38:23Z Matthew Keys comment-8232 2009-05-23T23:37:00Z 2009-05-23T23:37:00Z Does the argument that public safety trumps discrimination still stand? Because if it doesn't, we have a leg to stand on for the repeal of "Don't Ask, Don't Tell," which prides itself on keeping the military intact without the distraction of one's sexual orientation. But that's more psychological than physical I suppose... Matthew Keys 2009-05-23T23:37:00Z Matthew Keys comment-8173 2009-05-22T20:54:09Z 2009-05-22T20:54:09Z FOX40 News did a month-long investigation into obese officers: http://www.fox40.com/news/headlines/ktxl-news-goodcopfatcop,0,5546852.story Matthew Keys 2009-05-22T20:54:09Z Matthew Keys comment-7057 2009-05-02T04:13:11Z 2009-05-02T04:13:11Z "Then we can all subscribe to a feed of all articles for that device." I think a better course of direction (and forgive me if I'm overstepping boundaries here) would be to make the Sacramento Press available on mobile devices. I think people who subscribe to a data plan on a device like a Blackberry, iPhone or other smartphone would be a better target audience than those who own an eBook reader. An application on a smartphone that would allow the upload of text, photos and videos would be, in my opinion, more beneficial to the growth of the Sacramento Press contribution-wise and readership-wise than focusing on the Kindle (which, lets face it, is still struggling for an "in") which — as far as I know — would only allow for reading and not contributing to the site. Matthew Keys 2009-05-02T04:13:11Z Matthew Keys comment-7056 2009-05-02T04:09:23Z 2009-05-02T04:09:23Z This was one of the hardest stories I've had to read on the Sacramento Press website, not because of the content, but because of the formatting/editing. I felt like I was reading a LiveJournal blog entry. I'm not trying to be a jerk (thumbs down me if you please), and I applaud Adam for contributing to the site; I'm just concerned with how the article was presented. Matthew Keys 2009-05-02T04:09:23Z Matthew Keys comment-7055 2009-05-02T04:05:41Z 2009-05-02T04:05:41Z Headline re-write: "Wyclef Jean woos young voters; twentysomethings add 'Gavin Newsom' to political dictionary" Matthew Keys 2009-05-02T04:05:41Z Matthew Keys comment-7054 2009-05-02T04:02:12Z 2009-05-02T04:02:12Z I never understood why handicapped people drive the nicest cars. And these are, often, the same people you'll find at the "Don't Cut Our Social Benefits!" rallies. Good to see our taxpayer dollars going toward the purchase of a Lexus. C'mon, a Honda or Toyota won't suffice? You may disagree with my comment now, but you'll notice it the next time you're at a Wal-Mart. Sorry, I realize this had nothing to do with the story (yes! *shakes fist,* goshdarn those youngins thinking they can get away with parking in a spot meant for their disabled elderly family member!) Matthew Keys 2009-05-02T04:02:12Z Matthew Keys comment-6782 2009-04-27T21:18:52Z 2009-04-27T21:18:52Z I had that same question. How will SacPress be distributed using eInk, and when? Matthew Keys 2009-04-27T21:18:52Z Matthew Keys comment-6753 2009-04-27T07:37:28Z 2009-04-27T07:37:28Z Chief Wiggum on The Simpsons has an affliction for gyros. Any comment? Matthew Keys 2009-04-27T07:37:28Z Matthew Keys comment-6748 2009-04-27T04:38:42Z 2009-04-27T04:38:42Z I believe KPOP was the first local station for the Paul and Phil show, formerly on KGBY 92.5. We have a few 93Rock stickers on the photog lockers at work. 93Rock later moved to 98.5 and became 98Rock, while the station formerly on 93.5FM bumped to 93.7FM. For a while it was Howard 93.7, then Jack FM after Stern left for Sirius-XM Radio. Matthew Keys 2009-04-27T04:38:42Z Matthew Keys comment-6692 2009-04-25T00:06:24Z 2009-04-25T00:06:24Z What do you watch, Dabcakes? Matthew Keys 2009-04-25T00:06:24Z Matthew Keys comment-6691 2009-04-25T00:06:02Z 2009-04-25T00:06:02Z Ratings, Joe. It's all about ratings. Matthew Keys 2009-04-25T00:06:02Z Matthew Keys comment-6690 2009-04-25T00:05:31Z 2009-04-25T00:05:31Z You do know by writing an article like this, you're only bringing more attention to a story at CBS13 that, otherwise, probably wouldn't get a second glance? Matthew Keys 2009-04-25T00:05:31Z Matthew Keys comment-6525 2009-04-22T18:55:14Z 2009-04-22T18:55:14Z Sacramento's one of the few places on the list that could be a destination for budget-friendly LA natives. Not sure how many people are keen on visiting Spain, Singapore or Disneyland Paris... Matthew Keys 2009-04-22T18:55:14Z Matthew Keys comment-6474 2009-04-21T21:10:23Z 2009-04-21T21:10:23Z Not a job I'd want in the summer...I burn too easily :( Matthew Keys 2009-04-21T21:10:23Z Matthew Keys comment-5592 2009-04-05T09:38:04Z 2009-04-05T09:38:04Z While I can't say that news agencies don't report on corruption/waste stories out of hopes that their ratings will increase (remember -- in this country, news is a business, even to the Sacramento Press), I think it's important to keep in mind that The Scoop, mentioned in this article, is usually R. E. Graswich's commentary segment on the CBS13 news. A better segment would have been how much mandatory overtime public workers, such as firefighters, are required to work, then comparing the cost of mandatory overtime pay versus hiring additional firefighters. Those would be interesting numbers to see, rather than a dubious claim of firefighter "sick abuse." Matthew Keys 2009-04-05T09:38:04Z Matthew Keys comment-5591 2009-04-05T09:22:50Z 2009-04-05T09:22:50Z Why would anyone want to spend $200,000 on a loft that's only 500-1000 square feet when they can buy a foreclosed home for way less? I guess that's the price to pay for wanting to keep up the appearance of being "trendy." Matthew Keys 2009-04-05T09:22:50Z Matthew Keys comment-5590 2009-04-05T09:19:56Z 2009-04-05T09:19:56Z The webcam out the window was a brilliant idea. A unique perspective that nobody else in town had! Cheers. Matthew Keys 2009-04-05T09:19:56Z