PRESS RELEASE: COMMUNITY RADIO KNSJ 89.1 FM SUFFERED CATASTROPHIC DAMAGE WHEN A WINTER STORM TOPPLED ITS RENTED TOWER

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February 27, 2026

Our volunteers have confirmed that the American Tower Company’s tower on Monument Peak at 6,200 ft. elevation collapsed in the February winter storm due to severe ice accumulation and wind. The tower where KNSJ rented space since beginning broadcasting on July 4th, 2013, is now a crumpled pile of steel and cabling. The tower also hosted two cell phone transfer stations, for AT&T and T-Mobile, as well as several other smaller clients. KNSJ was the only broadcast station on the tower. KNSJ is still streaming online, but restoring our broadcast signal will require urgent funding for engineering, equipment, and a possible new site.

AL CHILE SPANISH RADIO con Ariana Gallegos Sat 9am

By Suzanne Potter 

Jun 24, 2026

As the U.S. prepares to celebrate its 250th anniversary next week, conservation groups said national wildlife refuges remain essential to preserving the country’s natural beauty.

California’s 43 refuges span 1.6 million acres. Congress established the National Wildlife Refuge System 60 years ago, and it has grown to more than 570 sites nationwide.

Jeff Aardahl, a wildlife biologist and California senior representative for Defenders of Wildlife, said cuts from the Trump administration’s Department of Governmental Efficiency are hampering the system’s mission.

“Operational budgets have been reduced,” Aardahl pointed out. “The number of wildlife biologists, interpreters and refuge managers have also been reduced. So the National Wildlife Refuge System now is under great stress.”

California’s refuges span every corner of the state from south to north, with protected lands from San Diego Bay to Humboldt Bay, from the Salton Sea to Clear Lake. Several refuges, particularly in the San Joaquin Valley, are struggling because they depend on water allocations from the federal Bureau of Reclamation, which has prioritized water deliveries to farmers and urban areas in Southern California.

Aardahl noted the wildlife refuges, along with 262 protected areas designated by the state, shelter thousands of fragile species.

“These refuges support many imperiled native species like the southern sea otter, checkerspot and monarch butterflies, red-legged frog, San Joaquin kit fox, gray wolf, and California condor, which is endangered,” Aardahl outlined.

Much of the funding for the refuges comes directly through congressional appropriations to the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. Additional funding comes from the Land and Water Conservation Fund, the future of which is tied to the America the Beautiful Act, a bipartisan bill currently before the U.S. Senate.

Suzanne Potter, Producer

Suzanne Potter is a journalist with 30 years of experience as a reporter for TV, radio and print news. She spent 15 years as a local TV news reporter in Palm Springs, CA and Providence, RI. She earned a B.A. in Mass Communications from UC Berkeley and spent a year at the Sorbonne in Paris. She lives in Palm Desert, CA, is married with four children and is a longtime leader with the Boy Scouts of America

Fri 8am, Tues 7pm

Thoughtful conversations and a good way to start the day! STOP & TALK dives deep into the themes of purpose and opportunity, guided by the insights of leaders in the arts and culture, health, philanthropy, finance and innovation fields. Together, we celebrated local achievements and envisioned what’s possible in San Diego County.
https://www.prebysfdn.org/

NATIVE AMERICA CALLING M-F Noon-1pm

NATIONAL NATIVE NEWS Headlines

Friday, June 19, 2026

New docuseries tells the real story of Native history in California

For many Native people, the version of California history taught in school does not tell the whole story. For Brad Munoa, a citizen of the Pechanga Band of Indians, the inspiration for “People of the West”, a new ten-part docuseries came after learning about a California history presentation at his son’s school.

TODAY on NATIVE AMERICA CALLING

“Rainwater and Whiskey” and “Empty Hands” are the latest singles off Mohawk singer-songwriter Logan Staats’ forthcoming third album. These songs further explore Staats’ vintage country, soul and blues sound that were showcased on his 2023 Juno-nominated album, A Light in The Attic. His songwriting often centers on Indigenous rights and reclaiming identity. He continues to build on his mainstream success from winning a national Canadian music competition television series in 2018.

Cherokee and Muscogee singer-songwriter Kalyn Fay’s new album, “Garden”, channels quiet, rural life in Oklahoma. Fay waited two years before releasing the album because they “wanted to give the songs time to breathe.” The songwriting on the album is both personal and confessional, drawing inspiration from their family, their Native community, and the landscapes of Oklahoma.

Friday 8am, Tues 7pm

Grant Oliphant talks with Ramel Wallace, a multifaceted artist, activist, and community builder deeply embedded in the San Diego creative scene. Ramel’s journey, rooted in hip-hop storytelling and community engagement, provides a unique lens into the city’s history, culture, and social dynamics.

Ramel discusses his viral “We’re San Diegans” video series, which humorously and poignantly captures the essence of San Diego life, touching on local pride, cultural diversity, the city’s social issues, and of course, tacos. He also shares his perspective on the significant yet often overlooked impact of redlining and gentrification, which he is exploring through his Far South/Border North campaign.

The conversation delves into Ramel’s role as the host of CreativeMornings San Diego, his dedication to fostering creativity and care, and his commitment to cultural preservation through initiatives like “The Last Black Man in Barrio Logan.” Through his work, Ramel emphasizes the importance of intimate community connections and the powerful role of creativity in addressing societal issues.

Tune in to hear how Ramel’s artistry and activism are shaping San Diego’s future, how creativity and care are intertwined, and discover the profound ways in which art can be a catalyst for social change.

https://stopandtalkpodcast.com/

with Don Kimball Sat 2pm, Wed 7pm

A Show For and About Veterans

Tune into Friendly Fire a Voice For Veterans today at 2:00 PM PDT on KSNJ.org to hear activists demonstrating outside the Core Civic detention facility in San Diego County. Overcrowding and a lack of clean water and food plague this facility holding up to 2,000 inmates swept up by ICE down by the border with Mexico.

Sat 1pm

The Revolutionary Spirit of Iran with Behrooz Ghamari

Hedges speaks with Professor Behrooz Ghamari-Tabrizi, the author of “The Long War on Iran: New Events, Old Questions” (OR Books, January 2026). Ghamari is currently a visiting scholar at the Center for Place, Culture and Politics at the CUNY Graduate Center in New York. In his book, Ghamari tackles the myths perpetuated by the United States to demonize Iran in order to justify the imposition of severe sanctions and to go to war on Iran twice in less than one year. He discusses the many reasons why the Islamic Republic does not trust the United States to negotiate in good faith.

Year zero in the current struggle, Ghamari explains, was 1953 when the United States and the United Kingdom conducted a successful coup of the democratically elected Prime Minister Mohammad Mossadegh. This led to the Iranian Revolution in 1979, described by Ghamari as “the largest, most populous revolution in world history [that] defeated the fifth largest military in the world at the time.” Following that, events such as the Eight Year War, in which the United States provided the tools for chemical warfare on Iranians by Iraq, and the betrayal of Iran by President Bush, calling it part of the Axis of Evil despite Iran playing an instrumental role with the US in defeating the Taliban in Afghanistan, have created the conditions for “ the transfer of collective revolutionary consciousness generation after generation.”

with Patricia Law Sat Noon

ELDER ABUSE AND FRAUD PROTECTION

Guests

Jaime Levine, Executive Director & Supervising Attorney

Jaime Levine serves as Executive Director and Managing Attorney of Elder Law & Advocacy. In this role, he leads the organization’s legal and advocacy programs while advancing ELA’s mission to protect the rights and well-being of older adults throughout San Diego and Imperial Counties. Jaime is committed to expanding access to justice, strengthening community partnerships, and ensuring that vulnerable seniors receive the information, advocacy, and support they need to age with dignity and security.

Aurora Valdez De La Torre, Community Engagement Coordinator

Aurora Valdez De La Torre serves as the Community Engagement Coordinator at Elder Law & Advocacy. She leads outreach efforts, develops community partnerships, and coordinates educational programs that connect older adults, caregivers, and community members with free legal and Medicare resources. Drawing from her background in higher education, community advocacy, and disability justice, Aurora is passionate about increasing access to services and empowering individuals through education and community engagement.

-About Elder Law & Advocacy

Elder Law & Advocacy (ELA) is a nonprofit organization serving older adults throughout San Diego and Imperial Counties. For more than 40 years, ELA has provided free legal services, Medicare counseling, and community education to help older adults protect their rights, access benefits, and age with dignity. Through advocacy, education, and compassionate support, ELA empowers seniors, caregivers, and people with disabilities to navigate complex systems and remain informed, secure, and independent.

Legal Services

ELA’s Senior Legal Services Program provides free legal assistance and education to older adults on issues including:

Financial elder abuse and scam prevention

Consumer protection

Advance Health Care Directives and Powers of Attorney

Conservatorship education

Public benefits and healthcare access

Housing and other elder law matters

Our attorneys and legal staff are committed to protecting the rights, dignity, and well-being of older adults through advocacy and education.

Senior Legal Services Contact Information:

Phone: (858) 565-1392

www.elaca.org

with Angela de Joseph Sat 10am, Thurs 5pm

Women of Color Roar is hosted by journalist and activist Angela de Joseph.  A life-long journalist, Angela is an Emmy-nominated filmmaker who began her career as an editor at Essence Magazine in New York. She hosts a weekly political talk radio show on KNSJ FM in San Diego. She is the chair of Indivisible Watu, a grass-roots community activist organization dedicated to voter education and engagement. Angela is also a Program Manager for GRID Alternatives the nation’s largest nonprofit solar installer and training program

with Mike Aguirre and Co-Host Arthur Aguirre Sat 11am

POLITICAL BULLYING IN AMERICA with Professor Roddy Reid — from our Legacy Series and Still Pertinent at this Time in our History

Roddey Reid is an interdisciplinary scholar working at the intersection of French studies, science studies, communication, history, and cultural studies. He has studied and conducted research in the U.S., France, Italy, Belgium, and Japan. His teaching and scholarship at UCSD focused on the history of modern cultures and societies from the perspective of the changing ways in which citizenship and selfhood are shaped by particular cultural forms (literature, media, advertising, fashion), governmental policies, medical and scientific knowledge, and social movements. A former Japan Foundation Abe Fellow (awarded by the Social Science Research Council), his most recent book is titled, Confronting Political Intimidation and Public Bullying: A Citizen’s Handbook for the Trump Era and Beyond (2017). He is also is author of Families in Jeopardy: Regulating the Social Body in France, 1750-1910; (Stanford University Press, 1993), co-editor (with Sharon Traweek) of Doing Science + Culture: How Cultural and Interdisciplinary Studies Are Changing the Way We Look at Science and Medicine (Routledge, 2000), and author of Globalizing Tobacco Control: Anti-Smoking Campaigns in California, France, and Japan (Indiana University Press, 2005). His most recent research has been on cultures of intimidation and bullying in the U.S., Europe, and Asia.

New edition of “Confronting Political Intimidation and Public Bullying: A Handbook for the Trump Era and Beyond”:

released September 2025 and is available in paperback and e-book versions in bookstores and online at Bookshop.org and Amazon.

https://roddeyreid.squarespace.com/new-book-1

https://roddeyreid.squarespace.com/podcasts

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