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About Amy

Amy launched her successful radio career in Sacramento in 1980, but first caught the ear of KFBK listeners a decade later as the early morning traffic reporter on the popular morning news show. Soon, she was asked to co-host with veteran Sacramento radio newsman Dave Williams. The two took their show to Los Angeles in the year 2000. During their partnership, Amy garnered a wide variety of news awards, including multiple honors from the prestigious Radio and Television News Directors Association and Associated Press Television and Radio Association. She has interviewed Presidents and heads of state from other countries, newsmakers from around the world, Hollywood celebrities and countless ordinary citizens who have done extraordinary things. Amy has also made many local and national television appearances on a variety of news shows throughout her career.

A Communications degree from California State University, Sacramento, complements her years of education in a radio studio, and she is equally proud of her efforts to raise money on behalf of numerous charities in Sacramento and Los Angeles. People Reaching Out, Toys for Tots, the Salvation Army, St. Patrick's Home for Children and the ABC/Disney 9-11 Relief Effort are among the causes that have benefited from her fund raising efforts.

NewsTalk 1530 KFBK's newsroom energy is still a motivating factor for Amy after all these years, and reconnecting with longtime listeners, many of whom she has met at events through the years, has been a joy since her return. "KFBK occupies a special place in the hearts of all who have worked here. I'm just lucky to be given the chance to show that you really can go home again."


About Ed

Crane has been reporting on radio and television since 1979.  He joined the CBS Radio Network in 1982 where, for 18 years, he anchored hourly newscasts as well as the World News Roundup and Special Reports. He went on to be a reporter and anchor for CBS Marketwatch and has worked as an anchor of the CBS News TV broadcast Up to the Minute. Crane has reported for WCBS-TV, New York and anchored for WCBS-AM, New York.

Prior to coming to CBS, Crane worked for WBBM, Chicago. His career began at WIFR-TV, Rockford, Illinois. He is a recipient of the Chicago Headline Club Award and is a graduate of Northwestern University.

Ed's rich journalism background is complemented by some interesting and fun acting credits, including the role of Newscaster #6 in the 2004 remake of The Manchurian Candidate with Denzel Washington, and Interviewer in the 2006 movie The Hoax with Richard Gere.

Crane is an avid golfer and a huge wine enthusiast. He is relocating to Sacramento from Long Island, New York, and is being joined by his wife of 22 years Barbara and his eight-year-old son P.J.

Wednesday, August 20th, 2008
Wednesday 08-20-2008 10:32am PT

As you get your child ready to go back to school, new clothes and backpack are a must for your youngster, but what about vaccinations. Have you got them? What do you need? How much do they cost? Ed and Nikki spoke with Sutter Pediatrician, Dr. Ravinder Kharia.

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He is an American business pioneer who has; played a part in the unveiling of the television, created a maintenance repair education program in Spanish and even started a charter airline service which he piloted. You probably know him best for his vacuums. David Oreck began creating stand up vacuums for the hotel industry that were lighter and easier for cleaning maids to carry. Ed and Nikki spoke with David Oreck about his future plans.

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First it was sodas, then fast food was taken out of our public schools to help children make better choices for when eating lunch. A report by a health advocacy group reveals much progress has been made in the past 5 years, but they say more can be done. So what is the next step to help our kids make healthier choices? Ed and Nikki spoke with Executive Director of Action for Healthy Kids, Rob Bisceglie.

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High gas prices and food cost has fueled inflation to rise 4.1%, the highest jump in 17 years. The US Labor Department says consumer prices were 5.6% higher last month than in July of 2007. How do you cope with these changes, especially if you did not receive a raise to compensate the hike? Ed and Nikki spoke with Swiss America Trading Corporation's CEO, Craig Smith.

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Tuesday, August 19th, 2008
Tuesday 08-19-2008 9:21am PT

While the worlds top athletes are testing their physical ablities in Beijing, some the countries smartest students are battling the world in the Education Olympics at the Fordham Institue in Washington, D.C. Ed and Nikki spoke with the Vice President of the Fordham Institute, Mike Petrilli. For more information visit www.edolympics.net

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The rise of energy prices has had the most impact on budgets of middle income families and impoverishing lower income families; the large majority being minority families. This according to a new study by the American Coalition For Clean Coal Electricity (ACCCE) which states that families earning less than $50,000 a year are more vulnerable to rising energy costs than higher-income families. Ed and Nikki spoke with the Vice President of the ACCCE, Joe Lucas.

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City officials are launching "SF Park," a new program intended to dramatically change the way people park in San Francisco's commercial district. This comes on the heals of San Francisco rejecting a congestion toll during peak hours over the Golden Gate bridge. Ed and Nikki spoke with is Fox News' Claudia Cowen.

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Monday, August 18th, 2008
Monday 08-18-2008 9:31am PT

As we buy more and more electronic gadgets to make our lives easier or to communicate with others instantly around the globe, is there something we are overlooking? Such as the vulnerability of these wireless technologies to hacking and ease dropping? Or how about the ability for someone to cause panic such as a terrorist attack? Ed and Marty spoke with terrorism expert and CEO of Global International, Neil Livingstone.

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Higher costs has many Americans struggling to pay for everything from gas to groceries to even their car payment these days, so it does not seem logical to put it on your credit card? Or does it? Some in the finance industry believe it can be a good thing for those of you who pay off your credit card every month, because you can earn extra cash and even buy some time to pay off you expenses. Ed and Marty spoke with the Legislative Director of the Consumer Federation of America, Travis Plunkett.

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Friday, August 15th, 2008
Friday 08-15-2008 9:50am PT

The California State Fair is going Hollywood this year, celebrating the grand days of tinsel town from the history of cinema to the latest big budget blockbuster. Ed and Amy spoke with the Assistant General Manager of Cal Expo, Erica Manuel.

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Famed Chef Julia Childs was among the nearly 24,000 previously classifed one time intelligence workers from World War two whose names were released yesterday by the National Archives. The documents describe a worldwide spy network during World War II managed by the Office of Strategic Services, the intelligence outfit that later became the CIA. Ed and Amy spoke with the archivist who worked extensivelty with the OSS Records at the National Archives, William Cunlife.

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