Tom Estudillo

Profile Updated: September 15, 2010
Tom Estudillo
Residing In: Sylmar, CA USA
Spouse/Partner: Karen
Homepage: None
Occupation: Retired for now
Children: No children
One Maltese dog (Moy)
One African Grey parrot (Manute)
A saltwater aquarium
Yes! Attending Reunion
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It has been twenty years since I attended a reunion, and I am looking forward to seeing and talking to my old friends and to people I didn't get a chance to get to know.
I moved to Southern California in 1977 to finish my BA degree, and landed a job as a page for the National Broadcasting Cpmpany. I was a video editor for Channel Four News at KNBC for 25 years, before taking an early retirement, during another of the companies downsizing operations.
I enjoy swimming, brewing beer, photography, organic vegatable gardening and other types of landscaping.
Tropical vacations are my favorite, where I can snorkel and SCUBA.
Watching the sun set from my backyard with my wife and a rum and coke is an almost daily pastime.

School Story:

AA from College of Marin in Liberal Arts 1972
Attended San Francisco State U.; then studied La Raza studies and video production at College of Marin
BA from California State University Northridge from the Radio/TV/Film department, with an emphasis in Media Management

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Posted on: Jun 07, 2026 at 9:59 AM

I hope you enjoy a wonderful birthday!
Cheers!

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Happy. Birthday, Patty!!!
Stay cool and please have an enjoyable day!

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Jul 31, 2025 at 4:23 PM

I remember Wayne very well, although I think it was mostly sophomore year. We were on the track team  together. He was a fluid runner, smooth and fast. Quick with a laugh. Very nice guy.  A tough and determined runner.  We didn't train together, but I always watched him run the mile in league meets as I walked around the track, recovering from my 440 yard dash. He ran on the varsity squad that year, but he was bumped down to the "B" team, as were a few other teammates.  The varsity squad was stacked, and won the MCAL league meet. The B team was stacked, and also won the MCAL Leage meet.

As a freshman runner, he held the record for the quarter mile, the mile, and the 440 relay,  He was on the mile relay team in 1968 that set the Class B and the school record. Tom Poppin and Tom Richards and I were the other runners.   
  
Wayne had so many accomplishments during his stellar lifetime.  I wanted to tell the alumni of his feats using his feet!

 

 

 

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Have a happy birthday today, .Bruce!

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Please have a very enjoyable and happy birthday, Ellen!

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I hope you have a very happy and fun day! Happy birthday, Ross!!!

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Happy Birthday, Joe!!!! I hope you have an enjoyable day and evening, too.

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Aug 24, 2022 at 11:14 AM

Hi Bruce,
I am super happy to hear that you received a lifetime achievement for your radio career! Congratulations! You are now in the SF Bay Area Radio Hall of Fame.
Since I've lived in SoCal since 1977, I haven't been able to hear your reporting. But, I see you have worked for KNBR, KGO, KCBS and KEST.
Occasionally, I read something you wrote for the IJ. Anyway, I am glad that a fellow Tiburoner made good news. Most of the kids in Belveron were sports fanatics. In little league, I was on the Cardinals. Then, the Warriors. Then, I forgot the name of the Babe Ruth team or whatever the league was called. I loved baseball, but I was better at track.
I hope to see you at the reunion!
Sincerely,
Tom Estudillo

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Posted on: Aug 31, 2021 at 11:55 AM

Happy Birthday, Cynthia!!!
I enjoyed bar hopping with you and Sully at the last reunion. Thanks for driving my car! You are such a nice person. So unfortunate about your strokes. I am hoping that you have recovered and are doing better. With the Covid 19, though, the whole world is a dicey place to hang out, especially when you are have health issues.
I hope to see you the reunion, but anyway, have a wonderful birthday!!!
Tom Estudillo

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