City TV Staff

Tony Ruggieri
Production Supervisor

During the twenty-seven years Tony has worked for City TV, he has maintained a high standard for City TV productions, including the live airing of City Council and other public meetings. He is proud of the awards Channel 18 has garnered over the years, notably 3 Pacific Southwest Region Emmy Awards. Tony enjoys golfing, hiking, camping, and spending time with his wife, Julie, and children, Sam and Quincy.

Chris Bell
Production Specialist

Chris brings nearly 20 years of television experience to City TV. It is Chris' touch that marks the Inside Santa Barbara segments with a high degree of energy, competence, and artistic flow. He helped City TV to win Emmy Awards for Impressions in Time and two public service announcements.  Chris enjoys surfing, beach volleyball and camping with his two children Eliza and Jasper and wife, Marilee.

Becky Davis
Production Aide

Originally from the Central Valley, Becky made her way to Santa Barbara to attend UCSB. During her time in college, Becky interned for City TV for three years. After graduating with bachelor's degrees in both Film & Media Studies and Religious Studies, Becky returned to City TV to fulfill her dream of working in photo and video production. Becky loves photography and spending time outdoors with her husband, Eric.

Ryder Christ 
Production Aide

Originally from the San Fernando Valley, Ryder has made his way up the coast to Santa Barbara! A graduate of California Lutheran University in Thousand Oaks, he has worked for such companies as KABC and NBCUniversal in Los Angeles and The Kingsmen Shakespeare Company in Thousand Oaks. Ryder currently works at KEYT Newschannel 3 as an Editor/Photographer. He loves to travel and has been to such countries as Italy, China, Germany, France, and Ireland. 

Stephanie Harmon
Production Aide

Stephanie relocated from San Diego to the Santa Barbara area to attend Brooks Institue of Photography. She has worked most recently for KEYT as a videographer and editor and brings with her to the city some great experience and a readiness for new challenges ahead. In her free time, she likes to travel and spend time with her dogs.