Sacramento Radio: Cristina Mendonsa Joins KFBK Morning Show

NewsRadio KFBK, Sacramento’s News, Weather and Traffic Station, announced today that Cristina Mendonsa has been named co-anchor/host of The KFBK Morning News airing weekdays from 5 – 9 a.m., effective August 27.

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Mendonsa will be changing formats after a 21-year run at Sacramento’s ABC Channel 10, where she worked as a news anchor. She replaces Amy Lewis.

Mendonsa will be joining co-host Dan Mitchinson on The KFBK Morning News to deliver the latest local, national, and breaking news. In addition to reporting on-air, her coverage will be featured on the station’s website KFBK.com and through the station’s social media channels.

“We’re thrilled to have Cristina join iHeartMedia Sacramento as co-anchor/host of The KFBK Morning News,” said Curtiss Johnson, Senior Vice President of Programming for iHeartMedia Sacramento. “She is a native of Northern California as well as an EMMY and Murrow award winning multi-media journalist with decades of experience as a public speaker, educator and entrepreneur with Mendonsa Media.”

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“Cristina’s a team builder, passionate journalist and storyteller with deep connections to the communities we serve,” said Bill White, Program Director of NewsRadio KFBK. “A consummate pro, Cristina will further enhance KFBK’s news reputation not only on the radio but also on our digital and social media platforms through informative and thought-provoking podcasts and video content.”

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“KFBK is approaching a century of serving Northern California,” said Mendonsa. “I’m so honored to become part of this team and legacy. I’ve missed talking with listeners and viewers and collaborating with a team of passionate professionals. Informing and engaging our community on a daily basis once again will be satisfying and fun!”