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The Media Operations Department is responsible for
CTV- The Calabasas Channel, the
City’s government access channel,
Information Technology,
Cable Franchise
Regulation, City Film and Photo
Permits,
Graphic Design,
e.News,
Sister Cities and this
City website.
What is CTV?
CTV is a government access channel (GAC)
Under Section 611 of the Communications Act, local franchising
authorities may require cable operators to set aside channels for
public, educational or governmental (PEG) use. CTV can be seen on
cable by
Charter and
Time Warner Cable
subscribers on Channel 3. The Media Operations
Department produces programming
for CTV.
CTV is now webstreamed LIVE
24 hours a day on-line.
CTV is also on-demand, watch city meetings and CTV programs on-line
ANYTIME, on-demand with the
CTV
Archiving.
Government access channels are used for
programming by organs of local government. In most jurisdictions, the
franchising authority directly controls these channels. Franchising
authorities and other governmental entities are not limited in their
exercise of editorial control over governmental access channels.
CTV Programming
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Meeting Coverage - Live gavel-to-gavel coverage of the City Council, Planning Commission, Library
Commission, Parks, Recreation and Education Commission, Traffic & Transportation Commission,
Environmental Commission and the Communications & Technology Commission Meetings. |
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Rebroadcasts of the City Council and Commission Meetings. |
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"Your City, Your Issues" - Half hour monthly program. Host John Loesing
performs informative interviews and discusses hot topics regarding the issues of your
Calabasas. |
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"Pumpkin Patch Storytime" - Children's half hour storytime
from the
Calabasas Library. |
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"Calabasas Teen Forum" - A half hour open forum
discussion program, with special guests and Calabasas High School
students. |
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"Preview,
An Eye On The Arts" - A half hour spotlight of local
artists and their crafts. In conjunction with the Calabasas
Arts Council. |
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"Calabasas,
A Living History" - An interview of Calabasas residents,
with a looking into the history of Calabasas, the cityhood campaign,
the history of the surrounding area and the people that influence
the present. |
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"Author's
Night" - One-on-one interview program with host Karyn
Foley, former Calabasas Mayor, current Library commissioner. A
highlight of the featured author on this thirty minute program. |
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"City
Spotlight" - Program
that shines a light on Calabasas, offering concise and detailed
profiles of community programs, activities and government in the
city. |
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"Library
Presents" - A collection of Summer and Winter series of
educational and entertaining performances at the Calabasas Library. |
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"In
Motion" - A half hour CTV Program, highlighting upcoming
city events and recent accomplishments, concluding with a one-on-one interview
of a special guest by the Calabasas Mayor. |
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Disaster Readiness Tapes. |
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Public Service
Announcements regarding Environmental, Public Works, Policing, and
Planning Issues. |
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The CTV Electronic Billboard,
a 24-hour scrolling bulletin board of upcoming events, activities and meetings in Calabasas |
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Annenberg/PBS Series |
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and MUCH, MUCH MORE -
Click here for the
CTV
Guide for complete listings. |
INFORMATION
TECHNOLOGY
The Media Department took over Information
Systems for the City in 2001. Our IT Specialist maintains the
City's computer network including satellite parks and offices.
GRAPHIC
DESIGN
The Media
Department works on a vast array of graphic design projects including
the City Newsletter, the Citizen's Guide, the CTV Bulletin Board, the
City website, kiosks, pamphlets and flyers.
CITY
WEBSITE
The Media Operations Department designs and maintains the City
Website.
Click here to give us feedback on the website.
CABLE
FRANCHISES
Charter Communications and Time Warner Cable have state franchises which
allow them to operate within the City of Calabasas. Currently, no other
companies are providing competitive cable service in the City. While AT&T
did have plans to offer their U-Verse video service in Calabasas, they have
postponed the project for financial reasons. Dish Network, DirecTV and
over the air/antenna services
are alternatives for Calabasas residents who do not wish to subscribe to
Charter or Time Warner service.
Additional information on the
state franchises can be found here:
http://www.leginfo.ca.gov/cgi-bin/waisgate?WAISdocID=6894154178+0+0+0&WAISaction=retrieve
Digital Infrastructure and Video Competition Act (DIVCA) - Frequently Asked
Questions
http://www.cpuc.ca.gov/PUC/Telco/Information+for+providing+service/videofranchising.htm
The Calabasas City Council formed a
Communications and Technology Commission to work with the Media
Operations Department to monitor video service providers and
telecommunications in the City. To register a cable complaint with the City, please call
818-224-1636 or
email us with your cable company, problem, name, address and phone
number. You may contact the cable companies directly at the websites,
addresses and phone numbers below.
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