At KOCE we are saddened to learn of the departure of KCET from the PBS family effective January 1st.  The good news for all of us who live in this region is that thanks to KOCE, as well as our partner PBS stations, KLCS and KVCR, quality PBS shows will continue to be available, without interruption, throughout the LA television market.  KOCE will assume the PBS common carriage obligations and work with our partner stations to ensure that PBS shows are not only available, but are easy to find for our viewers.

PBS fans can rest assured their shows will not go away and that at KOCE we will do what is needed to make sure that is the case.  

For more than a decade, the people and businesses of Orange County have gone to extraordinary lengths to support KOCE’s commitment to Orange County news and information programming.  As KOCE assumes the mantle of lead PBS station serving all of Southern California, we will continue to be the one channel that never ignores OC issues, people and events. Additionally, our commitment to our OC Channel, which features all Orange County content all the time, will strengthen even as we assume a new role of service to the rest of the region.

Sincerely,

Mel Rogers
President & CEO