KFBK/Sacramento Names Mendonsa Morning Co-Anchor/Host

RADIO ONLINE | Thursday, August 23, 2018

Cristina Mendonsa

NewsRadio KFBK/Sacramento taps Cristina Mendonsa as co-anchor and co-host of "The KFBK Morning News" airing weekdays from 5-9am, effective August 27. She joins co-host Dan Mitchinson to deliver the latest local, national, and breaking news. Mendonsa most recently served as anchor at KXTV (ABC 10) in Sacramento where she spent more than 21 years. She graduated from California State University-Sacramento and received her Master's from Gonzaga University.

"We're thrilled to have Cristina join iHeartMedia Sacramento as co-anchor/host of The KFBK Morning News," said iHeartMedia Sacramento Senior VP/Programming Curtiss Johnson. "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."

"Cristina's a team builder, passionate journalist and storyteller with deep connections to the communities we serve," added KFBK PD Bill White. "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."

"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."