KMEX-DT, Univision TV station in Los Angeles
KMEX-DT is a television station in Los Angeles that broadcasts on channel 34 and is part of the Spanish-language Univision network. Its main studio is on Center Drive in Westchester, while its transmission tower on Mount Wilson sends the signal across the city and surrounding areas.
The station went on air in September 1962 as California's first full-time Spanish-language television station. It played a key role in giving voice to the Latino community, particularly under early news director Danny Villanueva, and earned international recognition for its coverage of journalist Ruben Salazar's death in 1970 with a Peabody Award.
The station reflects the story and identity of Los Angeles's Latino community through its daily reporting and programming choices. The types of stories covered and how they are told show a deep understanding of what matters most to Spanish-speaking residents in the area.
The station offers programming mainly aimed at Spanish-speaking viewers and includes daily news broadcasts plus community and entertainment shows. It is easy to find on channel 34 and provides closed captioning for deaf viewers to ensure access for all audiences.
The station pioneered one of the country's first Spanish-language one-hour morning shows in 1999, designed to compete with English-language morning broadcasts. Additionally, it secured a groundbreaking 2016 deal to broadcast Los Angeles Rams games in Spanish, becoming the first Spanish-language station to air NFL preseason games.
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