Jon is an accomplished, broadcast veteran who says he’s proud to return home to Fresno and serve the Valley. “I was born in Fresno and have lived the Central Valley many years. My travels have widened my perspective and I appreciate bring that home.”

You can see Jon anchoring KSEE 24 News at 4, 5 and 6:30. Jon also reports for KSEE 24 News at 10 and 11 p.m.

Jon comes to KSEE 24 News from CBS 3 in Waco/Bryan, Texas, where he was the main anchor and medical reporter. Prior to that, Jon and his family lived in California’s capital city, Sacramento, where he was the host of KCRA-3’s local issues show, Focus.

Jon started out in Radio for many years, leading to a stint as a top-rated nationally-syndicated personality. He served as management and personality in many cities across America including San Francisco, Sacramento, Oklahoma City, Charlotte, NC; Austin, TX and at 13 KYNO-Fresno.

Jon relates: “The Valley is growing and our community is a rich environment for telling stories about people and issues that concern us on a daily basis. I love people and I feel extremely privileged to aid our viewers to be more accurately informed. It’s truly fascinating and fulfilling for me. “

Jon spends a lot of his time covering valley Education, but he’s covered several major stories that impact the Valley. Stories such as the history-making California recall election. On the Court Beat, Jon has covered the Scott Peterson case in Redwood City and Fresno’s Marcus Wesson mass murder trial. Additionally, Jon has covered the historical southern California fires of 2003 and the Mariposa fires during the summer of 2004. Jon’s reported on the impact the “War on Terror” has had on the Valley and new discoveries of cancer bio-markers that could one day save lives. Jon says: “When news breaks I’m there, but in-depth reporting in Fresno, Merced, Visalia, Tulare and all communities in between is important too. I look forward to finding ways to be an advocate for our viewers.”

In his time away from work, you’ll find Jon on horseback, on golf carts or on Bass Lake!

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Email Jon at: JonBrent@ksee.com