American General Media is a media company specializing in radio. It was founded by Lawrence Brandon and is operated by sons Anthony and Rogers. American General Media is headquartered in Bakersfield, California.
Lawrence Brandon owned and operated over 75 radio stations during his tenure; today the company operates stations throughout the Southwest.
Markets and stations
Albuquerque/Santa Fe
KABG in Los Alamos, New Mexico
KHFM in Santa Fe, New Mexico
KIOT in Los Lunas, New Mexico
KJFA-FM in Pecos, New Mexico
KKRG in Santa Fe, New Mexico
KKSS in Santa Fe, New Mexico
KLVO in Belen, New Mexico
Bakersfield, California
KEBT in Lost Hills, California
KERN in Wasco-Greenacres, California
KISV in Bakersfield, California
KGEO in Bakersfield, California
KGFM in Bakersfield, California
KKXX in Shafter, California
K241CI in Bakersfield, California
K266CG in Bakersfield, California
San Luis Obispo
KKAL in Paso Robles, California
KKJG in San Luis Obispo, California
KSTT in Atascadero, California
KVEC in San Luis Obispo, California
KZOZ in San Luis Obispo, California
Santa Maria
KBOX in Lompoc, California
KPAT in Santa Maria, California
KRQK in Lompoc, California
KSMA in Santa Maria, California
KSNI in Santa Maria, California
Fines
In April 1999, American General Media, licensee of Station KISV(FM), Bakersfield, CA received a Notice of Apparent Liability from the Federal Communications Commission "for a Forfeiture pursuant to Section 503(b) of the Communications Act of 1934."
American General was fined $4,000 for the willful violation of Section 73.1206 of the Federal Communications Commission's rules - the unauthorized broadcast of a telephone conversation.
A second notice and fine of $3,000 was sent to American General in September 1999 for Station KISV(FM) repeated violations of Section 73.1206.