Media Inquiries

The California Department of Aging’s (CDA) Office of Communications handles all media inquiries. Contact us at Media@aging.ca.gov or Sara Eisenberg at (279) 675-2522. If you’re on a deadline, please note URGENT DEADLINE in the subject line of your email.

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    Aging in California Special

    ABC’s special Aging in California will air in Los Angeles this Monday, June 16, during primetime on KABC ABC7 (exact time TBD).

    This 30-minute program, created in partnership with the California Department of Aging (CDA), features real stories from older adults, caregivers, and local leaders across the state. It also includes interviews with state leaders, including Kim Johnson of the California Health and Human Services Agency, Jennifer Troia of the Department of Social Services, and Susan DeMarois of CDA.

    The special highlights how programs supported by CDA are helping people age with dignity and stay connected to their communities.

    The program aired Sunday, June 8, on the following ABC stations:

    • Bakersfield – KERO 23ABC at 9:30 p.m.
    • Chico – KRCR ABC7 at 8:30 p.m.
    • Eureka – KAEF ABC23 at 8:30 p.m.
    • Fresno – KFSN ABC30 at 9:00 p.m.
    • Monterey/Salinas – KSBW 8 at 9:00 p.m.
    • Palm Springs – KESQ ABC3 at 10:30 p.m.
    • Sacramento – KXTV ABC10 at 9:00 p.m.
    • San Diego – KGTV ABC10 at 8:30 p.m.
    • San Francisco – KGO ABC7 at 9:00 p.m.
    • Santa Barbara/Santa Maria – KEYT News at 10:30 p.m.

    If a link to the special becomes available for viewing later, it will be shared.

    Aging in California shines a light on how communities across the state are supporting older adults and caregivers every day.