I dont want to talk about any of that. Tom Smith - Johannes Mehserle, the former BART officer convicted in the 2009 New Year's shooting of Oscar Grant. "That is progress and it shows that we are on the right track, but it's not 'mission accomplished,' " said Mayor Jean Quan's spokesman, Sean Maher. Is he ill? At KRON, he anchored sports with KOVR in Sacramento and KFTY in Santa Rosa. I miss Dennis hope he is doing fine. In the wake of last week's tense interview with coach Mike Singletary, Dennis O'Donnell, the host of the "Coach's Corner" segment on KPIX, has been replaced. Any other type of work, you disappear without communicating it and you're fired. So the DOD question about medical leave versus extended vacation continues to remain unanswered. They're not part of your family, they're not your personal friends, they don't value your input, you're just a viewer. O'Donnell, the veteran CBS-SF (PIX) sports director and weeknight anchor was scheduled to work tonight's (Saturday) 49ers-KC Chiefs NFL pre-season game at Levi's Stadium, a very pivitol and ratings-nirvana telecast on its Saturday news domain. At the very least go to his home and do a welfare check. McLaughlin was recently stripped of his duties as volunteer chairman of the shrine after it was revealed he had an affair with a female office assistant whom police are investigating for possibly embezzling church funds. Juliette Goodrich has been doing great at the desk btw, I always thought she was a lightweight, but she's actually got some chops. (Usually because it's a suicide or an Oxy overdose). Graduate student Emma Malki enrolled not just for the practical experience that the class provides, but also because the instructor is a well-respected working professional. ", "Ms. Mathews was let go for financial improprieties that are the subject of an ongoing police investigation," Kamer said, "and for no other reason.". O'Donnell will be the sports anchor for KPIX's 6:30 and 11 p.m. "Eyewitness News" shows. They said Dennis is "on vacation" even though he's not really on vacation. O'Donnell, the Emmy award-winning sports director at KPIX-Channel 5 in San Francisco, and his students were at ease discussing the 49ers, Warriors, and other trending topics. Pam Moore, gone for weeks. (I know, just my opinion.) I hope not, but the physical evidence suggests that possibility. Gang member gave 14-year-old permission to open fire on woman with AR-15 after fender-bender, DA alleges, PayPal is searching for a CEO who can reverse its $279 billion stock drop, Photos: I wore Disneylands new mix-and-match Toontown costumes with 1,000 combinations. He receives an annual salary of between $ 56,558 $ 96,184 per year according to KPXI 5 News anchors and reporters salaries. Oh my God, I see what everyone means by the new set! He is very private about his personal life therefore there is no more information about his love life. Sounds at least plausible to me, and that's horrible news if it's true, and I hope it isn't. ODonnell has anchored sports with KOVR in Sacramento and KFTY in Santa Rosa alongside his job at KRON. "Dennis is a tremendous sports journalist,'' Rosenheim said. We all pretty much know the issue Kuiper's dealing with and we've all given Kuip his privacy and not talked (publicaly) about his "condition:" even though we know what that "condition" probaly is. Some people close to the matter have gone out of their way to lie. And if I did I guess I wouldn't want to advertise it.". Happy trails DOD. Police said both. While working at JRON News, he helped earn the station the honor of The Best Sports Cast in California by the Associated Press on five separate occasions. O'Donnell is suffering from some sort of medical issue(s). Dennis is a longtime emcee and spokesperson for the Northern California Alzheimers Association, having lost his father to the disease and lending his voice to the search for a cure. I call BS!!! After a while of being unable to receive KRON, I finally can get the signal again. He also remains close to his San Francisco State roots as a member of the SF State Foundation board of directors.. A station official at the Embarcadero studios at 855 Battery had no comment when asked about O'Donnell's vacation status and his absence on the 49ers' telecast. Before working for KPIX 5 News, he also worked as an executive sports producer at KRON-TV. So many of those lately--Trevor Moore was the latest. 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Watch the game and you will see that Alex will be fine. He was also lending his voice to the search for a cure. DOD's absence after slurred speech issues is somewhat similar to Frank Sommerville's absence from KTVU in early summer. "None of your damn business!," say some folks. No matter what you think sitting at home watching these people on tv every night.. they don't owe you anything. According to the suit, McLaughlin and Cordileone were "fast friends" who drank wine together. Dennis ODonnell is an American Sports Director currently working for KPIX 5 since August 2000. Your Privacy Choices (Opt Out of Sale/Targeted Ads). Weve just got to get rid of all the mistakes. Dennis O'Donnell Career At KPIX 5, O'Donnell is the Sports Director. So seven months later and still no word on what happened to Dennis O'Donnell? Various contacts at the CBS O and O have told me O'Donnell "is safe" and simply took an "extended vacation." O'Donnell missed last night's 49ers-KC Chiefs Exhibition opener at Levi's Stadium. A new sports anchor was hired and filled in. Yea this whole thing reminds me of Stan. It worked. The only issue I recall was a weirdly long spell of hiccups. California State University Campus. He starts his new job on August 14. 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Mathews said the paddle was given to McLaughlin by Tarantino. You owe it to us as your readers or something.What a sad time. He is a multiple Emmy award winner in Northern California, including Emmys for his role as a sports anchor and feature reporter. I wish if he retired he should be given the same retirement honors that he deserves. Jeff Bezos dumping truckloads of money into the Washington Post is a start, but similar action needs to happen in ALL local markets. The Giants and Kuiper know that but they went public anyway. He hopes to continue learning from his students as well. But KPIX wants it both ways. KPIX Anchor Dennis O'Donnell Returns to SF State to Teach Sports Reporting, College of Professional & Global Education (CPaGE), College of Health & Social Sciences (HSS), College of Liberal & Creative Arts (CLCA), College of Science and Engineering (CoSE), Student Affairs & Enrollment Management (SAEM), Undergraduate Education & Academic Planning (UEAP), College of Health and Social Sciences News, College of Science & Engineering News and Stories, Undergraduate Education & Academic Planning, Student Affairs & Enrollment Management News, San Francisco State University Foundation, San Francisco State I loved To hear what everyone had to say about Ken Bastida. ODonnell, the Emmy award-winning sports director at KPIX-Channel 5 in San Francisco, and his students were at ease discussing the 49ers, Warriors, and other trending topics. Its a blue bar and it says Dennis ODonnell next with Sports Wrap. Actually, I don't wipe my ass. Public File for KBCW-TV / KBCW 44 Cable 12. For ten minutes to open the newscast and talk throughout the show. He is also an SF StateFoundation board member, and he has made donations to the University. He is currently the Sports Director at KPIX 5, the Bay Areas CBS TV channel. Theyre teaching me things as much as Im teaching them, he said. An extended vacation???? I could swap out an entire on-air staff with new, competent people pulled from Boise and there would be no viewership difference in a month. Like a lot of Oakland neighborhoods, the San Antonio area has its problems: crime, graffiti, illegal dumping and the like. He will also host KPIX's NFL postgame show, "The 5th Quarter." Dana King and so many others including Dennis. Smith began wearing the encoded wristband against the Saints. Does Dennis owe us an explanation? / CBS San Francisco. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e1zvhJRIM7M. Before working for KPIX 5 News, he also worked as an executive sports producer at KRON-TV. 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A subsequent internship in the sports department at KRON TV led to his position as a producer just out of college. It would be nice if someone could share and not necessarily specifically what happened to him? O'Donnell was executive sports producer at KRON and the sports anchor for the station's cable outlet, BayTV. Then came Oakland. Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events, and exclusive reporting. Youre an entertainer. Davis made a similar prognostication a week ago, saying the 49ers were a better team than the Saints. Another Bay Area movie theater, CGV San Francisco, closing permanently, 'Zero visibility' conditions: Blizzard closes every road to Tahoe, WSJ digs into Salesforce CEO and McConaugheys expensive bromance, Coit Tower, one of SFs most iconic landmarks, once had residents, Horoscope for Tuesday, 2/28/23 by Christopher Renstrom, Your Privacy Choices (Opt Out of Sale/Targeted Ads). Boy, who cares if Dennis O'Donnell is on the air or not? Dennis O'Donnell is an American Sports Director currently working for KPIX 5 since August 2000. "When I heard Pat was retiring, it just came in a flash: 'I can do this.' Coyle takes over starting with todays taping. He appears Sunday through Thursday on KPIX 5 news. I've heard (but not yet corrborated) several stories. He is the emcee for all major Northern California Alzheimer's events, including the San Francisco Walk to End Alzheimer's and Memories in the Making. His new boss is Dan Rosenheim, former news director at KRON, who jumped to KPIX after his former station was bought by Young Broadcasting of New York. "He's tried obviously to move on emotionally and physically," Rains said, "and yet these things bring back those experiences.". Get Morning Report and other email newsletters. Theres nothing worse than dead air. Would dismantling Interstate 980 repair damage to Black neighborhoods? I hope that his absence is not a health issue. He has won four Best Sports Category APTRA awards. KTVU said as much when Dennis Richmond was absent for an extended time and was dealing with his own issues. Let's be honest. While at KRON, O'Donnell's contributions helped earn the station the honor of "The Best Sports Cast in California" by the Associated Press on five separate occasions. Aside from the fact that every female anchor who sat in the chair next to him eventually walked off the air and into obscurity, nothing that I can recall.Must have been his cologne. O'Donnell had worked at KRON since 1982. In addition to the daily sportscast on KPIX 5 News Monday-Friday at 6 and 11 p.m. and Sunday-Thursday at 10 p.m. on The CW 44/Cable 12, O'Donnell hosts or has hosted KPIX 5 's NFL post-game show "The 5th Quarter," "49ers Preview," "Last Honest Sports Show," and the #1 rated Sunday night sports show, "Gameday" every Sunday night at 11:30 p.m. O'Donnell attended San Francisco State University, is married and lives in San Francisco. 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