"When I heard Pat was retiring, it just came in a flash: 'I can do this.' Church confession: On the same day a lawsuit was filed over an alleged sex scandal at North Beach's National Shrine of St. Francis of Assisi, San Francisco's Roman Catholic Archdiocese revealed it was transferring its top administrator, Monsignor James Tarantino. I could swap out an entire on-air staff with new, competent people pulled from Boise and there would be no viewership difference in a month. In this file photo, Dana King attends a Marin Education Fund event to raise money for youth from low-income households in Marin County to attend college. It would be nice if someone could share and not necessarily specifically what happened to him? Before working for KPIX 5 News, he also worked as an executive sports producer at KRON-TV. Wonder did he happen to see VDLC in the streets and they had a heated conversation?? No impact. He also did football and basketball play-by-play for Fox Sports, KPIX, Comcast Sports Network, and Bay TV. Sorry to be such a bummer, but you know I'm right. "Dennis is a tremendous sports journalist,'' Rosenheim said. O'Donnell's status was never a story until KPIX hired a new guy (without explanation) and force-fed BS to one of its own sports guy, who subsequently went out of their way to spread the BS. Thats also a guy trying to get his team going.. September 22, 2010 at 3:25 p.m. Yea this whole thing reminds me of Stan. My bidet is equipped with an air dryer, which provides a comfortable and highly efficient post-elimination cleansing experience. Nobody cares.. and he, along with everybody else, is inter-changeable and replaceable. No one knew???? In addition, O'Donnell didn't anchor the weeknight sports segment at KPIX. "He knew Tom Smith quite well and wanted to pay his respects, and tell those who were still at BART that he still thinks about them as a family," said Mehserle's attorney, Michael Rains. While at KRON, Mr. ODonnells contributions helped earn the station The Best Sportscast in California award by the Associated Press on five occasions. They said Dennis is "on vacation" even though he's not really on vacation. Newsflash: they take a shit and wipe their asses just like you and me. Thats just Vernon Davis being Vernon Davis, Smith said. Former KPIX news anchor Dana King is a resident in Oakland's San Antonio neighborhood. 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ODonnell is happily married but has not disclosed his wifes name. A station official at the Embarcadero studios at 855 Battery had no comment when asked about O'Donnell's vacation status and his absence on the 49ers' telecast. It is also not known if Dennis has any siblings. In the wake of last week's tense interview with coach Mike Singletary, Dennis O'Donnell, the host of the "Coach's Corner" segment on KPIX, has been replaced. Before working for KPIX 5 News, he also worked as an executive sports producer at KRON-TV. With him in every class is a signed copy of Video Basics 8, the influential textbook written by one of his mentors, SF State Professor Emeritus Herb Zettl. This made him be the Northern California Alzheimers Association emcee and spokesman. The crowd: There was one face largely overlooked among the 2,000 mourners at last week's funeral in Castro Valley for BART police Sgt. A file image of KPIX newscaster Dana King. I call BS!!! ODonnellis currently working at CBS 5 where he works alongside other famous CBS 5 anchors and reporters including; ODonnell is active on his social media accounts and is often seen posting on his Facebook, and Twitter. What we need are serious efforts to bring back investigative journalism to ALL local markets. Until we hear something definitive from the O'Donnell camp, speculation like mine will continue unabated. In addition to the daily sports show on KPIX 5 News Monday-Friday at 6 and 11 pm Sunday-Thursday at 10 pm on CW 44 / Cable 12, ODonnell presented or hosted KPIX 5s NFL post-game show The 5th Quarter, 49ers Preview, Last Truthful Sports Show, and the number one rated Sunday night sports show, Gameday at 11:30 pm every Sunday night. He is an expert in sports broadcasting. An extended vacation???? Youre an entertainer. Theres nothing worse than dead air. And, indeed, Sokhom Mao of the Alameda County Juvenile Justice Commission and the Oakland Citizens' Police Review Board has announced for the race. Dennis O'Donnell (pictured above) is teaching in the Broadcast & Electronic Communication Art Department's Television Sports Reporting class. They can privately say its a hipaa issue (fine) but even their own staff inside the building (855 Battery) are wondering what's going on here (Dennis) and speculation has gone rampant. As for the lawsuit, Kamer said it was "full of lurid accusations" but "devoid of the truth. Dana King and so many others including Dennis. Aside from the fact that every female anchor who sat in the chair next to him eventually walked off the air and into obscurity, nothing that I can recall.Must have been his cologne. The former assistant, Jhona Mathews, 33, filed suit in San Francisco Superior Court last week against the archdiocese and McLaughlin, accusing him of sexual harassment and sexual battery. Bastida started at the. He is a multiple Northern California Emmy award winner including Emmys for his. Also, it is well-known that Alzheimer's struck down a member of his immediate family and he has been a vocal advocate for Alzheimer's research & funding. So for now, O'Donnell is officially "on vacation" although several of his collegues at PIX were worried about his whereabouts. Graduate student Emma Malki enrolled not just for the practical experience that the class provides, but also because the instructor is a well-respected working professional. He is a multiple Northern California Emmy award winner including Emmys for his work as a sports anchor and feature reporter. O'Donnell was executive sports producer at KRON and the sports anchor for the station's cable outlet, BayTV. "That is progress and it shows that we are on the right track, but it's not 'mission accomplished,' " said Mayor Jean Quan's spokesman, Sean Maher. Lightweight?! O'Donnell will be the sports anchor for KPIX's 6:30 and 11 p.m. "Eyewitness News" shows. Whats interesting is that his name comes up on the graphics. Dennis has an estimated net worth of about $1 Million -$5 Million which he has earned through his career as a journalist. At the very least go to his home and do a welfare check. I was pleased to see him on Kens retirement segment last week. And KPIX is now engaged in its own COVER-UP; not only to its working personnel but to YOU. She and Hackney. Larry Kamer, spokesman for the archdiocese and the National Shrine of St. Francis of Assisi, confirmed that Tarantino was being transferred but declined to go into details, calling it a personnel matter. The team re-signed the former UCLA standout after the Broncos pounced on linebacker Diyral Briggs, who was waived by the 49ers on Monday. I don't care where he is or what he's doingI can obviously see he's not there. Nothing more, nothing less. KPIX Anchorman Ken Bastida Retiring After 31 Years Another longtime face in Bay Area news media is leaving the anchor desk, and it's veteran KPIX anchor Ken Bastida. Jeff Bezos dumping truckloads of money into the Washington Post is a start, but similar action needs to happen in ALL local markets. He is the emcee for all major Northern California Alzheimer's events, including the San Francisco Walk to End Alzheimer's and Memories in the Making. Dennis O'Donnell has been a fixture in Bay Area sports broadcasting since 1982, having covered every major Bay Area sports team in their respective championship. ODonnell has also not revealed his exact date of birth and age, however, it will be updated. September 2, 2010 / 10:34 AM Quarterback Alex Smith said Jimmy Rayes play call relayed to him via quarterbacks coach Mike Johnson consists of a single number. Accidental overdose is more likely. Longtime Bay Area TV sports figure Dennis O'Donnell is leaving KRON-TV (Channel 4) after 18 years to become sports anchor at KPIX (Channel 5). Dennis O'Donnell Bachelor's Degree at San Francisco State University San Francisco, California, United States 5 followers 4 connections Join to connect KPIX-TV San Francisco State. It also negates any formal gossip. In fact,Channel 5 not only led with the game in its opening 5 PM newscast, but had Alan Martin and Vern Glenn report on-scene and live from Santa Clara. the Bay Area viewing public. Matier can be seen on the KPIX TV morning and evening news. Davis made a similar prognostication a week ago, saying the 49ers were a better team than the Saints. Vansa Wilson for Drew Altizer Va/Special to the Chronicle. Is he ill? You owe it to us as your readers or something.What a sad time. At KPIX 5, ODonnell is the Sports Director. As the pre-season face of the San Francisco 49ers, ODonnell spent 13 seasons and currently works as the sideline reporter. He airs at KPIX 5 News, on Monday-Friday at 6 and 11 pm Sunday Thursday at 10 pm on The CW 44/Cable 12. Sounds like a mystery. It is no big deal. He has covered Gator athletics and spoken at events; he was MC of the ground-breaking ceremony for the new Liberal and Creative Arts Building last year. It worked. Mmmmm on vacation? Dennis O'Donnell is an American Sports Director currently working for KPIX 5 since August 2000. Actually, I don't wipe my ass. In August 2000, ODonnell joined the KPIX 5 News team and has been a fixture in sports broadcasting in the Bay Area since 1982, having covered every major sports team in their respective championships. They just don't want to disclose, out of concerns for "privacy" or some such nonsense. Of course, we shall not hold our breath. 2010 CBS Broadcasting Inc. All Rights Reserved. Not that I watch in the first place. Extended time off, has to be authorized!!!! He has managed to keep his personal life away from the limelight hence he has not disclosed any information about his parents. Time to dump the whole concept. A new sports anchor was hired and filled in. @Malcolm Z.Someone's health/medical issues are none of the public's business no matter how much you bang your fist on the table. The archdiocese said Tarantino would be taking over as pastor at St. Mark's Church in Belmont, effective July 1. Dennis ODonnell is Emmys award-winning journalist currently working at CBS 5 as the sports anchor and feature reporter. KPIX CBS5 has replaced sports Post by Phil Keller anchor Dennis O'Donnell on the weekly 49ers' "Coaches Corner" after last week's heated on-air confrontation with Coach Mike Singletary. O'Donnell is suffering from some sort of medical issue(s). In the wake of last weeks tense interview with coach Mike Singletary, Dennis ODonnell, the host of the Coachs Corner segment on KPIX, has been replaced by Kim Coyle. I missed Roberta, Above comments are gratifying, because I want to feel united with those who are wondering about and missing Dennis O'Donnell. And KPIX is now engaged in its own COVER-UP; not only to its working personnel but to YOU. I hope DOD resolves the slurred speech issue, & returns to KPIX-5 soon! "He's never been MIA --he always comes to workunlike her." Gang member gave 14-year-old permission to open fire on woman with AR-15 after fender-bender, DA alleges, PayPal is searching for a CEO who can reverse its $279 billion stock drop, Photos: I wore Disneylands new mix-and-match Toontown costumes with 1,000 combinations. For ten minutes to open the newscast and talk throughout the show. A: They consign them to weekends.). Let's simplify all the problems at PIX and move forward with this!" You've clearly never been involved in a corporate environment or had to deal with HR. I loved To hear what everyone had to say about Ken Bastida. ", Asked whether he had his eye on any other current KRON staff members, Rosenheim said, "I don't know if I'd hire someone else from KRON. Dennis is a longtime emcee and spokesperson for the Northern California Alzheimers Association, having lost his father to the disease and lending his voice to the search for a cure. Coyle takes over starting with todays taping. The only issue I recall was a weirdly long spell of hiccups. Does Dennis owe us an explanation? Weve just got to get rid of all the mistakes. He is currently the Sports Director at KPIX 5, the Bay Areas CBS TV channel. Tom Smith - Johannes Mehserle, the former BART officer convicted in the 2009 New Year's shooting of Oscar Grant. (Usually because it's a suicide or an Oxy overdose). I pray that he is well and in good health. ODonnell asked his questions from the KPIX studio in San Francisco. Doesn't KRON pay enough for their employees to stop working and enjoy their golden years?!? No change. Really, does it really make a difference if he is there or not? Again, KPIX could have AVOIDED all this turbulence by saying, benignly, "Dennis is off tonight." His nine students have enjoyed the class so far. When someone on the internet claims that an individual's right to privacy is waived just because they are a local sportscaster . This comment has been removed by a blog administrator. Smith then consults one of the 180 plays affixed to his left wrist. "None of your damn business!," say some folks. It was his first absence of that event, an annual game that KPIX has exclusive rights to in the Bay Area and that features O'Donnell's work on both the sidelines and pre and post-game. But at the same time, King said, "it is about to explode with development in the next five years. Is someone close to him ill. McLaughlin had an office next to the bishop at archdiocese headquarters near St. Mary's Cathedral, the suit says. All Access Digital offer for just 99 cents! "He's tried obviously to move on emotionally and physically," Rains said, "and yet these things bring back those experiences.". Its a blue bar and it says Dennis ODonnell next with Sports Wrap. Kuiper has the same "privacy" rights O'Donnell has. "My bet is that a lot of people are going to jump into this race," said East Bay political consultant Larry Tramutola. He is also an SF StateFoundation board member, and he has made donations to the University. O'Donnell is a public figure. / CBS San Francisco. Nice humanity.He's likely suffering from Alzheimer's and or Dementia. So many of those lately--Trevor Moore was the latest. No change. Praying For Dennis O'Donnell Of KPIX Sports Who's Last Twitter Tweet Was August 4th 2021 Read ZENNIE62MEDIA's https://oaklandnewsonline.com SUBSCRIBE TO ZENN. O'Donnell, the Emmy award-winning sports director at KPIX-Channel 5 in San Francisco, and his students were at ease discussing the 49ers, Warriors, and other trending topics. ODonnell likes to keep his personal life private hence has not yet disclosed the year and month he was born. He appears on the KPIX 5 news from Sunday through Thursday. Would dismantling Interstate 980 repair damage to Black neighborhoods? *KPIX could alleviate a whole bevy of speculation and innuendo by having its anchors saying the followingg: "Dennis (O'Donnell) is away tonight." ODonnell is an American Sports Director currently working for KPIX 5 since August 2000. He will also host KPIX's NFL postgame show, "The 5th Quarter." He appears Sunday through Thursday on KPIX 5 news. Your Privacy Choices (Opt Out of Sale/Targeted Ads). Theyre teaching me things as much as Im teaching them, he said. Asked about Davis latest salvo, Chiefs defensive end Shaun Smith was unfazed, according to the Kansas City Star. 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