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PBS SoCal Leads Nominations for 78th L.A. Area Emmy Awards

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Nominations for the 78th annual L.A. Area Emmy Awards were announced, with PBS SoCal receiving the most nominations at 29. The awards ceremony is scheduled for July 25 at the Skirball Cultural Center, honoring locally produced programs across categories like news, arts, and sports. All submitting TV stations are eligible for station newscast awards, with winners to be announced at the event.

Facts First

  • PBS SoCal received 29 nominations, leading the field
  • KABC/ABC7 received 21 nominations, KMEX received 20, and KVEA received 18
  • The ceremony is scheduled for Saturday, July 25 at the Skirball Cultural Center
  • Awards honor locally produced programs in categories including news, arts, and sports
  • All submitting stations are eligible for station newscast awards, which have no nominations

What Happened

The Television Academy announced nominations for the 78th annual L.A. Area Emmy Awards on Tuesday. PBS SoCal received the most nominations with 29, followed by KABC/ABC7 with 21, KMEX with 20, and KVEA with 18. The ceremony is scheduled for Saturday, July 25, at the Skirball Cultural Center.

Why this Matters to You

The awards recognize the local television programs you watch, covering topics from breaking news and crime to arts, culture, and the environment. The competition may encourage stations to invest in higher-quality local programming that serves your community's interests.

What's Next

The awards will be presented at the ceremony on July 25. Station awards for best newscasts do not have nominations; all entrants are candidates for the Emmy statuette, so winners in those categories will be revealed that night.

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