Los Angeles City Council honors Patricia Schnegg and marks 25 years of Spanish‑language station KLV

The Los Angeles City Council on Nov. 3 recognized Patricia Schnegg for years of service on the city’s airport commission and marked the 25th anniversary of Spanish‑language station KLV (referred to in remarks as K LOVE/Radio Amor at 107.5 FM). Councilmember Ruth Galanter introduced Schnegg and praised her persistence and leadership, saying the council was "grateful for your unfailing persistence and willingness to put up with all of everything that's involved in your work."

Patricia Schnegg, who the council noted has a law degree from Loyola Law School and served as a regent at Loyola Marymount, said she was honored and described her transition to the Superior Court bench as a continuation of public service: "I now sit on the superior court bench having a great time... I have the best job in the world."

Later in the meeting, Councilmember Nick Pacheco and colleagues presented a city council resolution honoring KLV for bringing Latino music and culture to Los Angeles and for community outreach. Council members listed anniversary performers and highlighted station hosts including Pepe Barreto and Martha Shalhoub. Pepe Barreto, recognized as a longtime host and community leader, accepted thanks on behalf of the station. Gary Stone, representing the Hispanic Broadcasting Corporation, said KLV reaches more than a million Hispanic listeners weekly in the market and thanked the council for the recognition.

Why it matters: The acknowledgments put a spotlight on long-serving civic leaders and on Spanish‑language media’s role connecting city institutions with a large Spanish‑speaking audience. The council framed the honors as both symbolic recognition and reinforcement of community ties.

The meeting later moved on to the council’s regular agenda and votes; the recognitions were ceremonial and did not require formal council action beyond presentation of resolutions.