CBS Local 2 anchor resigns

The Gulf California Broadcast Company, owners of CBS Local 2, has accepted Kris Long’s resignation, effective immediately.

“Kris Long has been an integral part of this company’s news organization and we’d like to thank him for his many years of service”, says Jerry Upham, Gulf California Broadcast Company General Manager. “He has a following and we know he will be missed by many in the area. On behalf of Kris’s colleagues here at CBS Local 2 and the Gulf California Broadcast company, we wish him the very best.”

Over the years, Kris has reported on every major story that has impacted the Coachella Valley, from presidential visits to the line of duty deaths of two Palm Springs police officers. Kris has also received a number of awards for his reporting, including a local Emmy for his coverage of the Salton Sea dilemma.

In a statement Kris Long says: “I want to thank those who have offered support and apologize again for any I may have offended. I hope to return to the news business in the future.”