 Hubbard Broadcasting's KSTP in St. Paul, Minnesota, contested the proposal on the basis of interference that it believed would occur within its nighttime coverage area.The Glendale, California city council and zoning board also rejected KBLA's proposed tower site.KBLA filed suit against Glendale and its mayor Cal Cannon, alleging that Cannon, who was general manager of KIEV, conspired to influence the zoning board to deny KBLA's permit.