Special Report on "We Day California" Youth Event To Be Televised on Comcast Hometown Network (Channel 104) on Feb. 26th

Special Report on "We Day California" Youth Event To Be Televised on Comcast Hometown Network (Channel 104) on Feb. 26th

LIVERMORE, Calif., Feb. 24, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- Comcast Hometown Network (Channel 104), Comcast's regional cable network covering Northern and Central California, today announced that it will air a special report about "We Day California," a stadium-sized event that recognizes the achievements of tens of thousands of students who commit to local and global change. Coverage of the San Jose event will air as a special edition of CHN's program "Upside" on Thursday, Feb. 26, at 6:30 p.m. "Upside," hosted by Karli Mullane, is a live, 30-minute newscast airing on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 6:30 p.m. that takes a break from the dreary traditional news and reports on what's going right in the world.

We Day is an annual series of global events empowering young people to find their passion and create the change they want to see. It not only brings young people together to celebrate the actions that they are taking in their local and global communities, but We Day is tied to the year-long "We Act" program. It offers educational resources, campaigns and support materials to help turn the event's inspiration into sustained action. Through "We Act," students commit to taking one local and one global action to better the world, earning their way to We Day. You can't buy a ticket to We Day--you earn it.

The exclusive event brings together world-renowned speakers and performers. We Day California's lineup includes Lt. Colonel Eileen Collins, J.R. Martinez, Colbie Caillat and Joe Jonas to kick-start a year of action and to inspire another year of change by sharing the passion of world leaders and entertainers.

"Comcast Hometown Network is excited to bring you this unique event that recognizes the next generation of global citizens," said Jeff Giles, General Manager of Comcast Hometown Network. "The Upside special on We Day is a great example of CHN's unique programming of local, positive stories that you can't get anywhere else."

Comcast Hometown Network, Channel 104, continues to be one of the top destinations for local news, special events, entertainment and sports coverage. Viewers can also watch the We Day Upside Special online at www.comcasthometownnetwork.com.

About Comcast Hometown Network:
Comcast Hometown Network (CHN) is a regional cable network produced by Comcast and available in Northern California, Central California and Santa Barbara County on Digital Channel 104. Available to more than 2 million homes in California as a part of Comcast's commitment to the communities that it serves, Comcast Hometown Network is a 24/7 channel that includes original regional programming and unique local content that you can't get anywhere else. CHN televises key high school football and basketball matchups, minor league baseball games from the California League and the Pacific Coast League and Stockton Thunder hockey games from the East Coast Hockey League (ECHL). Beyond sports programming, CHN also produces Game On, a local sports magazine show dedicated to female athletes as well as compelling programming like Upside, which offers in-depth news coverage, interviews and commentary with a positive slant.

About Comcast Corporation:
Comcast Corporation (Nasdaq: CMCSA, CMCSK) is a global media and technology company with two primary businesses, Comcast Cable and NBCUniversal. Comcast Cable is the nation's largest video, high-speed Internet and phone provider to residential customers under the XFINITY brand and also provides these services to businesses. NBCUniversal operates 30 news, entertainment and sports cable networks, the NBC and Telemundo broadcast networks, television production operations, television station groups, Universal Pictures and Universal Parks and Resorts. Visit www.comcastcorporation.com for more information.

About Comcast Cable:
Comcast Cable is the nation's largest video, high-speed Internet and phone provider to residential customers under the XFINITY brand and also provides these services to businesses. Comcast has invested in technology to build an advanced network that delivers among the fastest broadband speeds, and brings customers personalized video, communications and home management offerings. Comcast Corporation (Nasdaq: CMCSA, CMCSK) is a global media and technology company. Visit www.comcastcorporation.com for more information.



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