PRESS RELEASE: SUPERVISOR HOPEFULS DUKE IT OUT ON CONNECT WITH ME TV SHOW

FRESNO, CA – In what has been one of the most highly publicized and hotly contested races in Fresno County, Debbie Harkness, Larry Fortune, and Andreas Borgeas battled over three major issues facing Fresno County. Connect With Me host, John Malos, moderated a debate as the three candidates voiced their differences on how to handle the tough issues if they are elected Fresno County Supervisor in District 2. The issues debated on the show included the release of inmates from Fresno County Jail, making Fresno County more business friendly, and how to handle the difficult negotiations between SEIU Union workers and County officials. The three candidates expounded their differences during the half hour TV show, Connect With Me, which airs from a set on the showroom floor at Ventura TV live weekdays at 10:30am. This morning's show will be re-broadcast at 7:30pm tonight on MeTV Fresno which airs on Comcast Cable Channel 187, KGMC 43.6 (over-the-air), and Northland Cable Channels 2 & 9. For additional information about Connect With Me, please visit http://www.metvfresno.com or contact Ara Catchatoorian, Executive Producer at (559) 265-4326 or ara@metvfresno.net. For MeTV Fresno programming highlights, local listings and show promo videos, and more please visit: www.metvfresno.com About Weigel Broadcasting Co. Weigel Broadcasting Co. and affiliate companies own and operate The U/WCIU-TV 26.1, The U Too/ WCIU-TV 26.2, Me-TV/WCIU-TV 26.3, Me-Too/WCIU-TV 26.4, THIS/WCIU-TV 26.5, WWME-CA 23, WMEU-CA 48 in Chicago, IL; CBS/WDJT-TV 58.1, MLW/WDJT-TV 58.2, THIS/WDJT-TV 58.3, Shorewest TV/WDJT-TV 58.4, WMLW-CA 41, WMLW-LD 41.1, Me-TV/WBME-TV 49.1, Telemundo/WBME-TV 49.4, Telemundo/WYTU-LD 63.1, Me-TV/WYTU-LP 63 in Milwaukee, WI; and ABC/WBND-LD 57.1, Me-TV/WBND-LD 57.2, CW/WCWW-TV 25.1, THIS/WCWW-TV 25.2, My Michiana/WMYS-TV 69.1 in South Bend, IN. Weigel Broadcasting Co. also owns and operates the Me-TV, Memorable Entertainment Television network and in collaboration with MGM, created and operates THIStv Network. About Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Studios Inc. Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Studios Inc. is actively engaged in the worldwide production and distribution of motion pictures, television programming, home video, interactive media, music, and licensed merchandise. The company owns the world's largest library of modern films, comprising around 4,100 titles. Operating units include Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Studios Inc., Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Pictures Inc., United Artists Films Inc., MGM Television Entertainment Inc., MGM Networks Inc., MGM Distribution Co., MGM International Television Distribution Inc., Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Home Entertainment LLC, MGM ON STAGE, MGM Music, MGM Consumer Products and MGM Interactive. In addition, MGM has ownership interests in domestic and international TV channels reaching over 130 countries.  For more information, visit http://www.mgm.com. About Cocola Broadcasting Companies Cocola Broadcasting Companies is a locally owned television broadcast company headquartered in Fresno, California. Founded in the early 1980s by Valley broadcasting veteran Gary Cocola, Cocola owns full power digital and low power television stations in California and Idaho. Cocola was one of the first broadcasters in the US to take advantage of the opportunities afforded by low-powered television after the FCC approved such stations in the early 1980s. About Ventura TV Video Appliance Center Founded in 1951 by Fresno, California's pioneering businessman, Edward Shirin, Ventura TV Video Appliance Center opened its doors to serve as the 'local choice' for America's favorite brands in electronics and home appliances. Since its inception, Ventura TV has seen 10 U.S. Presidents and at least as many competitors come and go. Today, 60 years later and after having served three generations of loyal customers at their Fresno location at 3619 E. Ventura Ave., Ventura TV is managed by Edward's son, Mark Shirin, carrying on the same tradition of offering expert advise, excellent customer service, and real discounts everyday. As a member of Nationwide Marketing Group, the nation's largest buying group for independent retailers of Electronics, Home Appliances, and Furniture, Ventura TV effectively competes against national Big Box Stores leveraging the group's collective annual buying power of more than $12 Billion Dollars. # # # Media Contacts: Weigel Broadcasting Co. Molly Kelly, 312-705-2632, mkelly@wciu.com About Cocola Broadcasting Companies Broadcasting Co. Gary Cocola, 559-435-7000,  garyc@cocolatv.com Ventura TV Video Appliance Center / MeTV Freno / Connect With Me Ara Catchatoorian, 559-265-4326 Store, 559-907-7826 Cell, ara@venturatv.com