Los Angeles news anchor Harold Greene dies at 82

Harold Greene, a longtime Los Angeles television news anchor who worked at ABC7, KCBS and KCAL, has died at 82, his family announced. His family said he died Tuesday night and that his wife and daughter were with him. The cause of death has not been disclosed. Greene’s daughter, Courtney Greene, said she and her mother were by his side when he died. The family described the room as filled with love and said he would be missed by many. His wife called on people to celebrate his life by sharing pictures and memories. Greene spent decades reporting and anchoring for Southern California viewers. He began his journalism career as a producer and reporter at ABC7 in 1970, then worked in San Diego and San Francisco before returning to the Los Angeles station in 1982. He anchored its 4 p.m., 5 p.m., 6 p.m. and 11 p.m. newscasts until 2000. He later worked at KCBS and KCAL, remaining with the stations until his retirement in 2008. His career included several stints at ABC7 and work on locally produced programs, including Hollywood CloseUp and A.M. Los Angeles. His roles at the stations made him a familiar presence in the region’s television news. Greene received multiple Emmy Awards,...