2022: KTLA anchor Mark Mester, fired for tribute to co-anchor Lynette Romero, joins KMIR.

Former KTLA anchor Mark Mester, fired for an unscripted tribute to co-anchor Lynette Romero, has joined KMIR NBC Palm Springs. Mester was suspended and terminated in 2022 for his on-air farewell to Romero, who left after 24 years for KNBC, leading to controversy. Despite his firing, Mester found a position at KMIR, where a former KNBC news director now serves.

April 21, 2024
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