KGO, Now With Less Owens
Owens describes his transition into short-form programming as a “win-win” for him and KGO, as he told the Chronicle, “They get the credibility of still having me, and it helps me because ‘Ronn Owens KGO Radio’ gets me a better table than just ‘Ronn Owens.'” On a more serious note, Owens said he’s pleased with the decision because this isn’t the “R-word” — retirement. “I cannot stand the word,” he said. “I don’t want to hear the word. What this is for me, it’s a perfect transition to retirement.”
• According to Rich Lieberman’s 415 Media blog, KGO’s 2-4pm host Brian Copeland has been downsized to weekends/fill in, and Owens’ producer, Sandra Firpo has exited.