Stan Chambers Day in Los Angeles

The Los Angeles City Council declared Friday, July 25 Stan Chambers Day to honor the legendary KTLA news anchor and reporter.

Councilmember LaBonge declared Friday, July 25th "Stan Chambers Day in the City of Los Angeles." The honor was bestowed upon the highly respected and widely known KTLA news anchor who has been a legend in local broadcasting for more than 60 years. "We're honored to have you here in City Hall today to thank you for all you do and have done for the City of Los Angeles," Councilmember LaBonge said. "You were the trusted reporter we watched at every major news event in my lifetime."
Six of Mr. Chambers 11 children, his wife Gigi and his grandson and fellow KTLA reporter Jamie Chambers were on hand in the John Ferraro Council Chambers. The councilmembers took turns recalling their favorite moments from Mr. Chambers long and continuing career. Those moments included the Kathy Fiscus well tragedy in 1949 to the Tournament of Roses parades and the assassination of Sen. Robert F. Kennedy.
"When amateur videographer George Holliday wanted to turn over tape of a very unfortunate police event involving Rodney King, he went to the reporter he trusted most, Stan Chambers," Councilmember LaBonge said. Mr. Chambers smiled and waved to the packed council chambers.
"I am lucky to have worked for wonderful people at KTLA and covered a great city, Los Angeles," he said. Photos from the event can be seen in our photo gallery.