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Neveready
**almost as disrespectful as the spelling and grammar of your post.**— April 8, 2013 11:25 p.m.
Traffic Cop Questioned in Encinitas
i have witnessed the same officer putting his motorcycle not only on the sidewalk but actually blocking the egress of anyone needing to cross the street in a wheelchair or otherwise. he does it all over encinitas. i suggest people post pictures of these infractions and mail them to the city treasurer to ask why he isn't being fined or suspended for breaking city and state laws. cameras are very good witnesses. that is all for now.— July 16, 2012 5:05 p.m.
Mom-and-Pop Radio
hughes said: " I remember seeing Zooey Deschanel in a movie called 500 Days of Summer. We were about to call her when we found that she landed the leading role in the [TV series] New Girl for Fox.” Weird... It's funny that a radio station owner would not know that Ms. Deschanel is in a band. "She & Him" and was married to Ben Gibbard from the band 'Death Cab For Cutie'. I am sure that Ms. Deschanel would have politely refused being in a commercial for a station that doesn't even know that. Mom & Pop? nope, probably Ma & Pa.— May 2, 2012 3:18 p.m.
Take a Hikey, Mikey
end the next part..... Radio is an art. Not many practice the art of radio but it can be artfully delivered. The people who love this station understand that more than any station I've ever heard. Your letters are articulate, imaginative and thoughtful and I think I have a good understanding of who you are - collectively if not individually. This station needs to do a better job of defining it's mission and developing our culture. Garett and I have had inspired moments reading your comments and exalting in the quality of the people who have given us the direction we need to make some exciting things happen - both here and in this town. We look forward to building and rebuilding FM 94/9 into the kind of station that will champion your spirit and do the kinds of things that make you proud to be a part of what we do. Thanks for listening to FM 94/9. Rick Jackson— March 21, 2012 6:46 a.m.
Take a Hikey, Mikey
from the general manager of the station that hired and released mikey, reprinted without permission: From Rick Jackson: Hi - I'd like to thank you for taking the time to write us and share your thoughts about FM 94/9. This is a general note instead of a personal response and for that - I apologize. We've had so many listeners write us that it's impossible to send a personal note to everyone in a timely fashion. I want you to know that I've read every single email sent to our idea box. It's been very helpful, sometimes painful, occasionally funny but always important. Here are the questions and comments that seem to have cropped-up the most: Question - "What happened with Mikey"? Answer - Perhaps this seems like a cop-out but the plain and simple truth is, I can't answer that question. His departure is an internal, personnel matter and legally I am prevented from discussing anything related to that question. I apologize and I hope you can understand that this is equally frustrating for me because I have nothing to hide and prefer a culture of complete disclosure. In this case, it's not possible. Question - "Can you bring Mikey back"? Answer - No. It's over. Question - "Will Steve, Lauren and Jay remain"? Answer - Yes. We have some ideas and many of you have submitted your own about where 94/9 mornings should go from here. Our program director, Garett Michaels, is sitting in this week and we'll have an announcement this Monday about a more permanent solution. Question - "Will you play music in the morning"? Answer - Yes. We honestly don't know how much yet but music will definitely be a part of our morning programming. Question - "Will you return to music only in the morning"? Answer - No. Those are the questions that seemed to be on the minds of most our listeners. Hopefully, I've answered the questions you have. The biggest debate about the future of mornings on FM 94/9 is the question of music vs personality. We've had hundreds of emails from folks who want no part of a show that features music and a nearly equal number from those who want a music only show. And there are as many who would like both - though the idea of what that sounds like varies quite a bit. This isn't an easy decision. Two years ago, the reason the station decided to feature more personality in the morning was because of poor listener support of our previous music intensive morning programming. We struggled for years with many different hosts but music was always the star and consistently, regardless of the host, mornings performed poorly. We haven't forgotten that. At the same time it seems that most of you want at least some music when you wake up. That's certainly not true for everyone - but for most. We heard you and that's likely the direction we'll take.— March 21, 2012 6:46 a.m.