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L.A. Area Emmys: Wildfire Coverage Dominates
3 Jun
Summary
- PBS SoCal earned 29 nominations, topping the L.A. Area Emmy Awards.
- Wildfires from last January heavily influenced news category nominations.
- The 78th annual L.A. Area Emmy Awards ceremony is set for July 25.
The Television Academy has announced the nominations for the 78th annual L.A. Area Emmy Awards, with PBS SoCal leading the field with 29 nominations. KABC/ABC7 and KMEX followed with 21 and 20 nominations, respectively. The prestigious ceremony is scheduled to take place on Saturday, July 25, at the Skirball Cultural Center.
This year's nominations reflect a significant emphasis on locally produced programming. Notably, the devastating wildfires that occurred last January heavily influenced the news categories. Many submissions focused on the extensive local coverage of these natural disasters, showcasing the region's response and impact.
The L.A. Area Emmy Awards celebrate excellence in locally produced programs across various genres. These include Crime and Social Issues, Culture and History, the Arts, Human Interest, Sports, the Environment, and Live and Breaking News Coverage. Station newscast awards consider all eligible submissions.
Last year, PBS SoCal was a major winner. Telemundo's KVEA-TV also received significant recognition, securing all three station awards for best newscasts in the morning, daytime, and evening slots.
