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Classical California is a public radio network based in Los Angeles that broadcasts classical music across California, formed by integrating the classical services of KUSC in Southern California and KDFC in Northern California. Owned by the University of Southern California, the network launched in 2023, introduced unified programming in 2025 and originates programs from studios in Los Angeles and San Francisco, with transmitters stretching from Palm Springs to the Ukiah area. Listener memberships, sponsorships and donations support the network, which also offers streams, on-demand programs, a mobile app, live concert broadcasts and the listener-voted Ultimate 101 countdown.
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Classical California San Francisco's Bill Lueth to Retire
After 38 years in radio, Bill Lueth is stepping down as President of Classical California San Francisco at the end of June.
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Artemis II comes to a close today - has it changed your opinion of space exploration?
Today on AirTalk: Artemis II; Favorite videogame soundtracks; Food Friday: Ubefest; FilmWeek; and Hitler's efforts to infiltrate Hollywood.
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Local News Matters Bay Area: Lara Downes x Classical California The article details "'It opened up my eyes to the cycle of American history, and I've been investigating the ways that music fits into that story very intensely over the last few years. Every project I do takes on a life of its own and seasons the next thing,' says Downes, …. and resident artist and host on Classical California radio." 05042026
Local News Matters Bay Area: Lara Downes x Classical California
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Classical California Merges All Stations Under One Brand
Classical California has officially launched its unified statewide brand, bringing KUSC, KDFC, and nine additional stations under one identity.
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Inside Radio: Classical California Bill Lueth Retirement The article details "Bill Lueth, president of "Classical California" KUSC Los Angeles (91.5) and KDFC San Francisco (90.3) will retire at the end of June, concluding a 38-year career that helped reshape classical music broadcasting both in California and nationwide. 05012026
Inside Radio: Classical California Bill Lueth Retirement
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Berkeleyside: Lara Downes x Classical California The article details "Pianist and NPR and Classical California radio personality Lara Downes is coming to Cal Performances' Zellerbach Hall on Sat., May 9, and bringing an extraordinary circle of collaborators with her." 05012026
Berkeleyside: Lara Downes x Classical California
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Classical California expands radio coverage to Livermore, Tri-Valley
America's largest classical music radio network finds new home on 89.9 FM
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Rising Stars: Meet Suraj Partha
Today we'd like to introduce you to Suraj Partha. Suraj Partha Alright, so thank you so much for sharing your story and insight with our readers. To kick things off, can you tell us a bit about how you got started? I grew up in Memphis, TN. I started play
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New York Times: Classical California Arcade Stream and Jennifer Miller Hammel 2023 New York Times covers Classical California Arcade Stream and Jennifer Miller Hammel 2023 11152023
New York Times: Classical California Arcade Stream and Jennifer Miller Hammel 2023
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The Current: Shining bright: 22 Rising Stars whose ideas and skills are redefining public media - Brisa Siegel The Current features Brisa Siegel as 1 of 22 Rising Stars in 2023. 07312023
The Current: Shining bright: 22 Rising Stars whose ideas and skills are redefining public media - Brisa Siegel
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