Kiana Raymondo
Kiana is a graduate of California State University, Fullerton, where she earned her degree in Communications with an emphasis in Entertainment and Tourism. She also holds a certification in Digital Communications Media.
While at Cal State Fullerton, Kiana served as Multimedia Director for the university's lifestyle magazine, Tusk. She created, hosted, and produced the magazine's podcast, Talks with Tusk, a platform designed to amplify student voices and foster open conversations on a wide range of topics.
Kiana began her professional career at KFI AM 640, the news-talk radio station in Los Angeles. She worked as the executive producer for the station's midday Gary and Shannon Show, as well as the show's weekend podcast. She also contributed to the Tim Conway Jr. Show as an associate producer and recurring voice talent.
Now back in her hometown, Kiana is passionate about sharing the stories of the Central Valley community, especially those that might otherwise go unheard.
Outside of work, Kiana enjoys spending time with her husband and their dog, exploring Fresno's local coffee scene, reading and traveling throughout California and beyond.
Kiana's Stories
EXCLUSIVE: New video shows moments leading up to shooting involving Fresno County deputy
New videos obtained exclusively by Action News show the moments before a Fresno County sheriff's deputy shot a suspect, identified as 24-year-old Juwan Priddie of Santa Maria, CA, late Tuesday.
Deputy shoots suspect linked to Fresno County home invasion after violent confrontation, FCSO say
A suspect is in the hospital after a deputy shot at him in self-defense while responding to a home invasion in Fresno County, deputies say.
2 men arrested following a head-on crash in Merced County
Two men have been arrested after colliding head-on with another vehicle that sent two people to the hospital in Merced County early Wednesday morning.
Oakhurst man arrested for possessing child sex abuse material, officials say
An Oakhurst man has been arrested on charges related to the possession of child sexual abuse material, according to the Madera County Sheriff's Office.
Man hospitalized following a stabbing in Southwest Fresno, police say
A man has been taken to the hospital after he was stabbed in the neck in Southwest Fresno on Monday evening.
Fresno County Sheriff's Office K-9 killed in Clovis hit-and-run after running from fireworks
An off-duty Fresno County Sheriff's Office K-9 has died after running from fireworks and getting hit by a vehicle that fled in Clovis on Saturday night.
7-year-old dies after drowning at Southeast Fresno apartment complex, officials say
When officers arrived, police said they found a child who had been pulled from the complex swimming pool and they began CPR.
Woman killed after hit-and-run incident in Downtown Fresno
Just before 10 p.m., a witness exiting Highway 99 flagged down a Fresno police officer after seeing a woman crossing the road on Ventura Avenue get hit by a large, dark colored SUV.
5 people displaced after fire destroys home in Southwest Fresno
Five people have been displaced after a fire erupted at their home on Thursday afternoon in Southwest Fresno.
Alleged burglary suspect killed after attacking Madera County deputy, officials say
A Madera County sheriff's deputy was involved in a shooting that killed a man who allegedly broke into a home and assaulted the responding deputy late Friday afternoon on Avenue 12 west of Madera Ranchos, officials say.