This story was reported for Patch on Sept. 2, 2011.
He started out in the industry earning $2 an hour and eventually worked his way up to interviewing historical figures such as César Chávez and George H.W. Bush. But now Poway’s own Hal Clement, the man who has graced San Diego’s broadcast journalism scene for 40 years, is calling it quits.
“It’s been 40 years of daily madness and 40 years is enough,” Clement told Poway Patch. “It keeps my blood pumping, but it’s time for a change.”
At 61 and with 13 Emmys to call his own, Clement said he has “no idea” what he’s going to do, but he’s ready to make the move into retirement. Sept. 28 will be his last day at the station.
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