Friday, July 27, 2007 by SDRadio.

Morning newscaster and utility man for Clear Channel in San Diego Dave Mason is leaving the San Diego complex on September 1. NTS Aircheck Today reported that Dave has started looking for his next radio opportunity.

His broadcast career in San Diego includes Kool 99.3, K-Joy 94.1, Mix 95.7 and continues to host the weekend Beatles show (live of course) on 101.5 KGB. Dave, in fact, was probably the only on air host to broadcast a live personal appearance on one station and ended on another as K-JOY moved frequency’s from 94.1 to 95.7 FM.

His vast background includes Pittsburgh’s WTAE and WHTX, WKRC Cincinnati and WBBF Rochester. Mason first joined then-Jacor Communications 16 years ago and remained with the the group when it merged with Clear Channel Communications. Dave told NTS Aircheck that he’s “never missed a day on the air” in all of those 16 years. “I think I should get a gold watch just for sick time served,” he told the on-line publication.

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Friday, July 27, 2007 by SDRadio.

The Canadian Country Music Hall of Fame has announced that Cliff Dumas will be included in the 2007 class.

He has spent most of his working life in the country music industry. Cliff has amassed an incredible list of accolades including being named in 1990 by the CMA in Nashville, Radio Personality of the Year in all markets. He has been named Country Radio Personality of the Year by the CCMA, RPM Big Country Awards, and The Record for 18 years consecutively, and along with his wife Lisa, they were named Radio Personalities of the Year when they co-hosted the nationally syndicated program Canadian Country Countdown. In addition to his work with radio, Dumas has been “the voice” of CMT Canada for close to 15 years, wrote for the CCMA Awards show for 14 years, producing 4 of those years, and was “the voice” for 17 years. Cliff was part of the team that launched Toronto’s first Country FM station and has written over 20 network country TV programs including specials for Terri Clark, Paul Brandt and Anne Murray along with various projects for CMT and PBS.

Cliff, of course, is calling San Diego home and is part of the KSON family. He can be heard weekdays morning on the number one country station in San Diego.

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Friday, July 27, 2007 by SDRadio.

MAGIC 92.5 Afternoon Host Xavier the X-Man, Otay Ranch Town Center and The American Red Cross come together for “The 5th Annual Xavier The X-Man’s Cruise for the Cause Blood and Marrow Drive

The annual event features a free car show and showcases over 100 of the hottest the Lowriders, Hot Rods, Trucks, Motorcycles in San Diego. This year’s event proceeds will benefit the “Friends of Scott Foundation - Friends to Children with Cancer” a local organization that provides support and advocacy to children and families suffering from the effects of cancer.

“It’s all about saving children’s lives, bringing awareness to the national bone marrow registry, and having the community come together to make a difference.” The X-Man says, “It doesn’t cost a dime to get on the registry or to donate blood. Together we can save lives!”

The “5th Annual Xavier The X-Man’s Cruise for the Cause Blood & Marrow Drive” is Saturday, August 11th at Otay Ranch Town Center from 10a to 3p. . In addition to the free car show, there will be entertainment and activities for the entire family, including scheduled appearances from Legendary R & B artist “Brenton Wood” and Local Hip Hop artist “Lil’ Rob”, scheduled performances by Agua Dulce and Rising Star Band, face painting by Twinkles the Clown, bounce houses provided by So Cal Bounce and so much more. Complete details are online at www.MAGIC925.com

MAGIC 92.5, a Finest City Broadcasting station is “San Diego’s Old School.” MAGIC 92.5 plays hits from Earth, Wind, & Fire, Marvin Gaye, The Bee Gees, Hall and Oates, and more! MAGIC 92.5 focuses on being the “family station” while being relentless in its support of numerous local community organizations and causes.

Finest City Broadcasting is a San Diego based company which operates 91X (XTRA – FM), Z90.3 (XHTZ – FM) and MAGIC 92.5 (XHRM – FM)

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Friday, July 27, 2007 by SDRadio.

91X TO HOLD BLAQK AUDIO ALBUM DEBUT AT BODIES…THE EXHIBITION

Listeners get to hear new material by members of AFI in an unorthodox setting.

Veteran alternative rock station 91X (XTRA-FM San Diego), will host a private listening party of CexCells, the debut album by Blaqk Audio, in the unique setting of BODIES…The Exhibition, on Monday, July 30.

Blaqk Audio, a side project of Davey Havok and Jade Puget who are also members of the rock band AFI, will release CexCells in stores on August 14. Havok and Puget are both scheduled to appear at the event, which will give 91X listeners the first opportunity to hear the new album before its release.

91X was one of the first radio stations in the country to play Blaqk Audio on the air with the single “Stiff Kittens.”

The private listening event will be held after-hours at BODIES…The Exhibition, which showcases real-life human body specimens that have been meticulously dissected and preserved through an innovative process, giving individuals the opportunity to view the complexity of their own organs and systems like never before.

“One of the great things 91X has always strived to do is give our listeners experiences they cannot buy,” said Phil Manning, 91X Program Director. “The ability to meet Davey and Jade, and hear their new project in this unique venue is a special opportunity and we are very excited to do this.”

BODIES…The Exhibition is located at 4425 La Jolla Village Drive, at University Towne Center.

Finest City Broadcasting is a San Diego based company founded in 2005, that operates 91X (XTRA-FM), Magic 92.5 (XHRM-FM) and Z90.3 (XHTZ).

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Friday, July 27, 2007 by SDRadio.

Sophie@103.7, a new cutting-edge, adult contemporary radio station, has launched two new weekend features including “Unsigned Sundays” and “Sunday Morning Rehab”.

“Unsigned Sundays” will spotlight one song per hour from one of six unsigned artists (11am-5pm) and allows listeners to vote for their favorite at www.radiosophie.com. “Sunday Morning Rehab” hosted by Cristy, will serve to “ease” listeners back into the day after a socially active weekend. Sunday mornings from 8:00 – 11:00, “Sunday Morning Rehab” will feature music from the Chill, Ska, Reggae and World genres as well as acoustic product from established Sophie-core artists, including Moby, Natasha Beddingfield, Polyphonic Spree, Ben Harper, Brandi Carlile, Thievery Corporation and more.

Also, next Tuesday, July 31 Sophie@103.7 will introduce a Tuesday feature entitled “New Music Tuesdays.” This new show will include songs from brand new CDs featured on iTunes.

Sophie@103.7 has also begun utilizing live air talent between the hours of 9 a.m. – 12 midnight weekdays, 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. Saturdays and 6 a.m. – 7 p.m. Sundays. This move is in response to listener feedback requesting to hear more announcements of song titles and artists. Permanent appointments for on air personalities will be announced on Wednesday.

KSCF is owned and operated by CBS RADIO, one of the largest major-market radio operators in the United States. A division of CBS Corporation, CBS RADIO operates 144 radio stations, the majority of which are in the nation’s top 50 markets. CBS RADIO also owns and operates KyXy in San Diego.

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