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KSAR station manager urges contract renewal as council hears about student programs, finances and an upcoming captioning mandate
Summary
John Dietrich, KSAR station manager, told the Saratoga City Council that the community station has expanded student internships, upgraded facilities and balanced modest revenues from a city contract, underwriting and donations, and warned a new city captioning requirement (April 26, 2027) could affect costs. Council members praised KSAR and signaled support for staff pay increases.
John Dietrich, station manager for KSAR, told the Saratoga City Council in a joint session that the community broadcaster has rebuilt capacity since the COVID downturn, expanded student internships and community programming, and will seek renewal of its city contract ahead of an upcoming captioning requirement.
Dietrich said KSAR recently secured dedicated office space and upgraded its broadcast booth, including improved ventilation and cooling. "We now have cool air which also protects your investment in the equipment," he said, describing the changes as critical to sustaining meeting coverage and other production work.
The presentation laid out KSAR's programming and educational work: student internships and mentorship tied to Saratoga High School sports and other community projects, PSAs produced for local organizations, and…
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