KLBP-LP is a licensed low-power FM (LPFM) station in Long Beach, CA. Broadcasting at 99.1 FM from the Port of Long Beach with a signal that reaches downtown and west Long Beach, Wilmington, and somewhat into San Pedro. Long Beach Public Radio offers locally grown Entertainment, Education, and Conversation for Long Beach and neighboring Harbor Communities. The station streams online at klbp.org and on our own app (Get at Apple, Google). Stream us also on RadioFX, Icecast, TuneIn, Simple Radio, and myTuner.
KLBP is committed to providing a venue for homegrown and indie talent, local news, issues and stories. We are authentically: Community Crafted Radio.
KLBP was built from concept to its on-air debut in December 2018 by a group of volunteers comprised of radio veterans and industry professionals, educators, and those passionate about radio… and their community at large.
Documentation
Danny Lemos, General Manager
Traci Madrid, Program Director
Michael Hinojos, Programming Assistant
Miles Garnica, Programming Engineer
Daniel McMahon, Programming Engineer
Kris Kosach Wellen, Music Director
Abner Rios, Local Music
Mansoor Sabbagh, Volunteer, Outreach Manager
Ziba Pérez, Social Media Manager
David Alpern, Web Coordinator
Christian Wiseman, IT Engineer
Tania Negrete, Graphic Design
Morgan Barela, Public Affairs Director
Alize Ortega, Communications Assistant
David “XREY” Rey, Assistant Chief Engineer
General Inquiries: info@klbp.org
Volunteers: volunteer@klbp.org
Programming: programming@klbp.org
Music: music@klbp.org
Press: press@klbp.org
PSAs: publicaffairs@klbp.org
STUDIO
Our Studio is located in the heart of Downtown Long Beach beneath Shannon’s On Pine.
KLBP STUDIO
201 Pine Ave.
Long Beach, CA 90802
Studio hours are currently available by appointment only.
KLBP is a community service of Long Beach Public Media, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization working to advance public media through education, technical assistance, and access to production facilities. LBPM services Long Beach and our neighboring Harbor Communities.
Danny Lemos, President
Jeanne Kyle, Treasurer
Judy Baker, Founding Director
Jordan Fitzpatrick, Director, Engineering & Operations Coordinator
David Alpern, Director
Mike Stark, Director
Melanie Rae, Director
David Alpern
Principal InternetOMG
Ken Borgers
LBCC Adjunct Professor
Former KKJZ Program Director
Dana Buchanan
Founder & Co-Owner Primal Alchemy
Sherry Diamond
CEO Santa Clara County Bar Association
Ashley Aguirre
Marketing, KLBP President Emeritus
Stacy Dupée
Marketing Professional
Kevin Ferguson
Producer, NPR
Peter Franck
Veteran Entertainment Lawyer
Melanie Rae (Hiller)
Educator, Storyteller
Isaac Svensson
7Sun Media
Dennis Lockett
Emeritus in Memoriam
Doug Wood, OBM
LBCC, KCTY
In the early days of KLBP, a group of individuals, organizations, and foundations stepped forward to ensure the success of this radio station through their generous contributions. We are eternally grateful and recognize them as members of our Founders’ Circle.
Founding Officers
Ashley Aguirre, Jordan Fitzpatrick, Jeanne Kyle, Stacy Dupée
Founding Directors
David Alpern, Judy Baker, Melanie Hiller, Mony Sing, Isaac Svensson, Alex Thong, Doug Wood
Founding Supporters & Contributors
The Hodges Family: Ron, Monica, Riley & Kelly
Knight Foundation
Marcelle Epley, President – Long Beach Community Foundation
Kerry Gerot, Director Community Relations & Education Programs – Port of Long Beach
Dana Buchanan, Consulting & Catering – Primal Alchemy
