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KMAX

On October 30, 2024, Sacramento Television Stations, Inc, licensee of KMAX-TV, RF Channel 24/Virtual Channel 31, Sacramento, CA, filed an amended application with the Federal Communications Commission for transfer of control.

Members of the public wishing to view this application or obtain information about how to file comments and petitions on the application can visit https://publicfiles.fcc.gov/tv-profile/KMAX-TV/applications-and-related-materials/additional-documents/transfer-related-documents/122da8f6-e400-8bf3-61dc-72859249f703.

KOVR

On October 30, 2024, Sacramento Television Stations, Inc, licensee of KOVR, RF Channel 25/Virtual Channel 13, Stockton, CA, filed an amended application with the Federal Communications Commission for transfer of control.

Members of the public wishing to view this application or obtain information about how to file comments and petitions on the application can visit https://publicfiles.fcc.gov/tv-profile/KOVR/applications-and-related-materials/additional-documents/transfer-related-documents/95550a2b-47ba-826a-fc12-6f90a5c977bf.

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