Section | Question | Response |
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Attachments | Are attachments (other than associated schedules) being filed with this application? | No |
Applicant | Address | Phone | Applicant Type | |
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COCOLA BROADCASTING COMPANIES, LLC Doing Business As: COCOLA BROADCASTING COMPANIES, LLC |
Gary M. Cocola 706 W. HERNDON AVENUE FRESNO, CA 93650 United States |
+1 (559) 435-7000 |
garyc@cocolatv.com |
Company |
Contact Name | Address | Phone | Contact Type | |
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Michael Couzens LEGAL REPRESENTATIVE Michael Couzens Attorney At Law |
Michael Couzens 6536 TELEGRAPH AVE. SUITE B201 Oakland, CA 94609 United States |
+1 (510) 658-7654 |
cuz@well.com |
Legal Representative |
JAMES K. ZAHN BROADCAST CONSULTANT COCOLA BROADCASTING COMPANIES, LLC |
JAMES K. ZAHN 706 W HERNDON AVENUE Fresno, CA 93650 United States |
+1 (559) 930-9911 |
jimkz@sbcglobal.net |
BROADCAST CONSULTANT |
Section | Question | Response |
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Station Type | Station Type | Network Affiliation |
Affiliated network | Mega TV | |
Nielsen DMA | Fresno-Visalia | |
Web Home Page Address | WWW.COCOLATV.COM |
Question | Response |
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State the average number of hours of Core Programming per week broadcast by the station on its main program stream | 3.0 |
State the average number of hours per week of free over-the-air digital video programming broadcast by the station on other than its main program stream | 168.0 |
State the average number of hours per week of Core Programming broadcast by the station on other than its main program stream. See 47 C.F.R. Section 73.671: | 3.0 |
Does the Licensee provide information identifying each Core Program aired on its station, including an indication of the target child audience, to publishers of program guides as required by 47 C.F.R. Section 73.673? | Yes |
Does the Licensee certify that at least 50% of the Core Programming counted toward meeting the additional programming guideline (applied to free video programming aired on other than the main Yes No program stream) did not consist of program episodes that had already aired within the previous seven days either on the station's main program stream or on another of the station's free digital program streams? | Yes |
Digital Core Program (1 of 6) | Response |
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Program Title | Narigota (Rain Drop) (KFAZ-CD) |
Origination | Network |
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Sat & Sun 10:30a, 11a, 11:30am |
Total times aired at regularly scheduled time | 54 |
Total times aired | |
Number of Preemptions | 0 |
Number of Preemptions for other than Breaking News | |
Number of Preemptions Rescheduled | |
Length of Program | 30 mins |
Age of Target Child Audience | 5 years to 13 years |
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. | Narigota (Rain drop) is a cartoon series featuring the adventures of a drop of water and his friends. These cartoon teach children to respect nature, the environment, and especially to assess the importance to life on the planet is the care and use of water. |
Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? | Yes |
Digital Core Program (2 of 6) | Response |
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Program Title | Animal Resuce (KFAZ-CD2) |
Origination | Syndicated |
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Sat 7am & 7:30am |
Total times aired at regularly scheduled time | 26 |
Total times aired | 26 |
Number of Preemptions | 0 |
Number of Preemptions for other than Breaking News | 0 |
Number of Preemptions Rescheduled | 0 |
Length of Program | 30 mins |
Age of Target Child Audience | 13 years to 16 years |
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. | Animal Rescue" showcases spectacular rescues of all types of animals and focuses on the work of dedicated individuals who treat the various creatures of the animal kingdom. All stories are authentic and contain actual video of rescues. |
Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? | Yes |
Digital Core Program (3 of 6) | Response |
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Program Title | On The Spot (KFAZ-CD2) |
Origination | Network |
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Sat @ 8:30am |
Total times aired at regularly scheduled time | 13 |
Total times aired | 13 |
Number of Preemptions | 0 |
Number of Preemptions for other than Breaking News | 0 |
Number of Preemptions Rescheduled | 0 |
Length of Program | 30 mins |
Age of Target Child Audience | 13 years to 16 years |
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. | "On The Spot" uses an entertaining on-the- street format to test how well young people know th e information contained in the Common Core State Standards Initiative, an attempt to set a national curr iculum to bridge the standards gap between states. Then, On the Spot explains the answer to each questi on. On the Spot challenges viewers to recall middle and high school knowledge about history, science, math, English, second languages, health, geography, art, music, and technology, and then teaches them the answer. |
Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? | Yes |
Digital Core Program (4 of 6) | Response |
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Program Title | Animal Atlas (KFAZ-CD2) |
Origination | Syndicated |
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Sat 8am |
Total times aired at regularly scheduled time | 13 |
Total times aired | 13 |
Number of Preemptions | 0 |
Number of Preemptions for other than Breaking News | 0 |
Number of Preemptions Rescheduled | 0 |
Length of Program | 30 mins |
Age of Target Child Audience | 13 years to 16 years |
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. | "Animal Atlas" is an entertaining and educational half-hour wildlife program shot exclusiv ely in High Definition. The show introduces young viewers to every kind of animal imagi nable, from the familiar to the as tounding, including apes and giant lizards, sharks and tigers, and all other animals fr om the Americas, Africa, Asia, Australia, and everywhere in between. Animal Atlas promotes a bet ter understanding of how various animal species live and what they need to survive. Each episode stands alone as an entertaining look into the world of animals- whether visiting a particular group of animals, such as big cats, or meeting the animals of an entire continent. Through Animal Atlas, viewers discover the variety of places that animals live, how they find food, and how they play. The show also looks at how family units operate, from a community of thousands of prairie dogs, to a pride of lions, to a school of fish. Certain episodes also explore animal features such as diet, locomotion, adaptation, and how animals take care of their young. Along the way, Animal Atlas educates young viewers about endangered species and provides information on how to support wildlife conservation. For a population of young viewers attuned to the importance of going "green," Animal Atlas is not only entertaining, it is culturally relevant and important. Animal Atlas offers an incredible and wildly entertaining adventure through the animal world. Learning about animals has never been more fun! Just spin the globe. Anywhere, everywhere animals live, you'll find Animal Atlas. |
Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? | Yes |
Digital Core Program (5 of 6) | Response |
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Program Title | Pelo Zanahoria (Carrot Top) (KFAZ-CD) |
Origination | Network |
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Sat & Sun 10:30a, 11a, 11:30am |
Total times aired at regularly scheduled time | 54 |
Total times aired | 54 |
Number of Preemptions | 0 |
Number of Preemptions for other than Breaking News | 0 |
Number of Preemptions Rescheduled | 0 |
Length of Program | 30 mins |
Age of Target Child Audience | 5 years to 13 years |
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. | Pelo Zanahoria (Carrot Top) is a small red-headed boy about 10. He discovers that some of life's realities are little hard, but he faces them with courage, vitality, good and, above all, humour as he learns from his own experiences and the insights of his friends. Carrot Top has a strong desire to connect with his family, especially with his father, but the central relationship in the stories is with stepmother, Mrs Lepic. They don't get along well, and the tensions lead to many situations that challenge the boy. |
Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? | Yes |
Digital Core Program (6 of 6) | Response |
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Program Title | Missing (KFAZ-CD2) |
Origination | Syndicated |
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Sat 9am & 9:30am |
Total times aired at regularly scheduled time | 26 |
Total times aired | 26 |
Number of Preemptions | 0 |
Number of Preemptions for other than Breaking News | 0 |
Number of Preemptions Rescheduled | 0 |
Length of Program | 30 mins |
Age of Target Child Audience | 13 years to 16 years |
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. | Missing is a weekly half-hour reality series featuring actual cases of missing individuals, both adult and juvenile, from across the United States. The program includes tips and information to keep children safe. |
Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? | Yes |
Question | Response |
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Does the Licensee publicize the existence and location of the station's Children's Television Programming Reports (FCC 398) as required by 47 C.F.R. Section 73.3526(e)(11)(iii)? | Yes |
Name of children's programming liaison | Kevin Mosesian |
Address | 706 W. HERNDON AVE. |
City | FRESNO |
State | CA |
Zip | 93650 |
Telephone Number | (559) 435-7000 |
Email Address | kevin@cocolatv.com |
Include any other comments or information you want the Commission to consider in evaluating your compliance with the Children's Television Act (or use this space for supplemental explanations). This may include information on any other noncore educational and informational programming that you aired this quarter or plan to air during the next quarter, or any existing or proposed non-broadcast efforts that will enhance the educational and informational value of such programming to children. See 47 C.F.R. Section 73.671, NOTES 2 and 3. |
Other Matters (1 of 6) | Response |
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Program Title | Missing (KFAZ-CD2) |
Origination | Syndicated |
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Sat 9am & 9:30am |
Total times aired at regularly scheduled time | 26 |
Length of Program | 30 mins |
Age of Target Child Audience from | 13 years to 16 years |
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. | Missing is a weekly half-hour reality series featuring actual cases of missing individuals, both adult and juvenile, from across the United States. The program includes tips and information to keep children safe. |
Other Matters (2 of 6) | Response |
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Program Title | Narigota (Rain Drop) (KFZA-CD) |
Origination | Network |
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Sat & Sun 10:30a, 11a, 11:30a |
Total times aired at regularly scheduled time | 54 |
Length of Program | 30 mins |
Age of Target Child Audience from | 5 years to 13 years |
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. | Narigota (Rain drop) is a cartoon series featuring the adventures of a drop of water and his friends. These cartoon teach children to respect nature, the environment, and especially to assess the importance to life on the planet is the care and use of water. |
Other Matters (3 of 6) | Response |
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Program Title | On The Spot (KFAZ-CD2) |
Origination | Network |
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Sat @ 8:30am |
Total times aired at regularly scheduled time | 13 |
Length of Program | 30 mins |
Age of Target Child Audience from | 13 years to 16 years |
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. | "On The Spot" uses an entertaining on-the- street format to test how well young people know th e information contained in the Common Core State Standards Initiative, an attempt to set a national curr iculum to bridge the standards gap between states. Then, On the Spot explains the answer to each questi on. On the Spot challenges viewers to recall middle and high school knowledge about history, science, math, English, second languages, health, geography, art, music, and technology, and then teaches them the answer. |
Other Matters (4 of 6) | Response |
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Program Title | Animal Atlas (KFAZ-CD2) |
Origination | Syndicated |
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Sat 8am |
Total times aired at regularly scheduled time | 13 |
Length of Program | 30 mins |
Age of Target Child Audience from | 13 years to 16 years |
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. | "Animal Atlas" is an entertaining and educational half-hour wildlife program shot exclusiv ely in High Definition. The show introduces young viewers to every kind of animal imagi nable, from the familiar to the as tounding, including apes and giant lizards, sharks and tigers, and all other animals fr om the Americas, Africa, Asia, Australia, and everywhere in between. Animal Atlas promotes a bet ter understanding of how various animal species live and what they need to survive. Each episode stands alone as an entertaining look into the world of animals- whether visiting a particular group of animals, such as big cats, or meeting the animals of an entire continent. Through Animal Atlas, viewers discover the variety of places that animals live, how they find food, and how they play. The show also looks at how family units operate, from a community of thousands of prairie dogs, to a pride of lions, to a school of fish. Certain episodes also explore animal features such as diet, locomotion, adaptation, and how animals take care of their young. Along the way, Animal Atlas educates young viewers about endangered species and provides information on how to support wildlife conservation. For a population of young viewers attuned to the importance of going "green," Animal Atlas is not only entertaining, it is culturally relevant and important. Animal Atlas offers an incredible and wildly entertaining adventure through the animal world. Learning about animals has never been more fun! Just spin the globe. Anywhere, everywhere animals live, you'll find Animal Atlas. |
Other Matters (5 of 6) | Response |
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Program Title | Animal Rescue (KFAZ-CD2) |
Origination | Syndicated |
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Sat 7am & 7:30am |
Total times aired at regularly scheduled time | 26 |
Length of Program | 30 mins |
Age of Target Child Audience from | 13 years to 16 years |
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. | Animal Rescue" showcases spectacular rescues of all types of animals and focuses on the work of dedicated individuals who treat the various creatures of the animal kingdom. All stories are authentic and contain actual video of rescues. |
Other Matters (6 of 6) | Response |
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Program Title | Pelo Zanahoria (Carrot Top) (KFAZ-CD) |
Origination | Network |
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Sat & Sun 10:30a, 11a, 11:30a |
Total times aired at regularly scheduled time | 24 |
Length of Program | 30 mins |
Age of Target Child Audience from | 5 years to 13 years |
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. | Pelo Zanahoria (Carrot Top) is a small red-headed boy about 10. He discovers that some of life's realities are little hard, but he faces them with courage, vitality, good and, above all, humour as he learns from his own experiences and the insights of his friends. Carrot Top has a strong desire to connect with his family, especially with his father, but the central relationship in the stories is with stepmother, Mrs Lepic. They don't get along well, and the tensions lead to many situations that challenge the boy. |
Question | Response |
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The undersigned certifies that he or she is (a) the party filing the Children's Television Programming, or an officer, director, member, partner, trustee, authorized employee, or other individual or duly elected or appointed official who is authorized to sign on behalf of the party filing the Children's Television Programming; or (b) an attorney qualified to practice before the Commission under 47 C.F.R. Section 1.23(a), who is authorized to represent the party filing the Children's Television Programming, and who further certifies that he or she has read the document; that to the best of his or her knowledge, information,and belief there is good ground to support it; and that it is not interposed for delay. FAILURE TO SIGN THIS APPLICATION MAY RESULT IN DISMISSAL OF THE APPLICATION AND FORFEITURE OF ANY FEES PAID Upon grant of this application, the Authorization Holder may be subject to certain construction or coverage requirements. Failure to meet the construction or coverage requirements will result in automatic cancellation of the Authorization. Consult appropriate FCC regulations to determine the construction or coverage requirements that apply to the type of Authorization requested in this application. WILLFUL FALSE STATEMENTS MADE ON THIS FORM OR ANY ATTACHMENTS ARE PUNISHABLE BY FINE AND/OR IMPRISONMENT (U.S. Code, Title 18, §1001) AND/OR REVOCATION OF ANY STATION AUTHORIZATION (U.S. Code, Title 47, §312(a)(1)), AND/OR FORFEITURE (U.S. Code, Title 47, §503). |
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I certify that this application includes all required and relevant attachments. | Yes |
I declare, under penalty of perjury, that I am an authorized representative of the above-named applicant for the Authorization(s) specified above. |
Kevin Mosesian Corporate Stations Manager 12/27/2017 |