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Longtime Investigative Reporter David Goldstein Ends 34-Year Tenure at KCBS-KCAL Los Angeles.
"David Goldstein’s work has made our communities a better place to live,” said Joel Vilmenay, KCBS-KCAL president and general manager. “We will forever be inspired by his commitment to deliver for those who have been wronged.”
Prior to joining KCBS-KCAL in 1989, Goldstein held roles at WCBS in New York and served as an investigative reporter in Miami.
“His investigations shined light into darkness, held the powerful accountable, and provoked change,” said VP/News Director Mike Dello Stritto in a memo to staff. “David’s stories broke news that forced other media outlets to follow.”
David Goldstein's contributions to journalism have been widely recognized, as he received a Lifetime Achievement Award from both the Los Angeles Press Club and the Radio and Television News Association of Southern California.
His exceptional work has earned him over 15 Emmy awards, underscoring his consistent excellence in investigative reporting and storytelling within the industry. These accolades serve as a testament to his dedication and impact in the field of journalism over the course of his esteemed career.
“David is a legend with a legacy,” continued Dello Stritto. “He covered the LA riots and OJ. He investigated DWP and LA city workers going to the strip club while on the clock, dead people voting in LA County, workers throwing away food they were supposed to deliver to the homeless. The list keeps going and going. David has amassed a pile of awards big enough to make a trophy store jealous.”
Dello Stritto mentioned that the stations planned to dispatch Goldstein "We’ll take a look back at his career,” he added, “and say a proper goodbye on and off air."