The WAVE was born on Valentine’s Day, February 14th, 1987. It was not only the beginning of a new radio station; a format was born that day. The press release heralding the launch of this new format concluded with “KTWV, The WAVE is the first station to embrace the best forms of today’s music, and provides Southern California with a true radio alternative that satisfies listeners’ needs in the car, at work and at home.” Over two decades have passed since that statement was made, and it still holds true. The WAVE is Southern California’s Smooth Adult Contemporary radio station, ...