Alex Cheney is an American journalist and general assignment reporter for KFMB-TV.
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Best Known For:The television program CBS 8 News
Breakthrough:Completed a broadcasting internship at ESPN in 2014
10 Quick Facts About Alex Cheney
- Full Name: Alex Cheney
- Nationality: American
- Profession: Journalist and reporter
- Known For: The television program CBS 8 News
- Current Role: General assignment reporter
- Current Employer: KFMB-TV
- Place of Birth: Orange County, CA
- Gender: Male
- Specialization: Reporter, Journalist, and Sports Journalist
- Beats: Weather
Alex Cheney Age
Alex Cheney's exact age is not publicly confirmed.
Education
He attended Louisiana State University, where he earned a Bachelor of Arts in Mass Communication, Broadcast Journalism.
- Louisiana State University
- Qualification: Bachelor of Arts
- Field of Study: Mass Communication, Broadcast Journalism
- Period: Graduated 2015
Career & Work
Alex Cheney's career includes news and reporting roles with KFMB-TV, a television station and KABC-TV.
Organization: KFMB-TV
Role: Reporter
Period: From 2025
Details: San Diego, California
Organization: KABC-TV
Role: General Assignment Reporter, Weather Forecaster and Sports Anchor
Period: 2019–2024
Details: Los Angeles, California
Organization: KESQ-TV
Role: Sports Anchor, Reporter and Weekend Weather Forecaster
Period: 2017–2019
Details: Palm Springs, California · Covered sports and general news while also presenting weekend evening weather forecasts.
Organization: ESPN
Role: Intern
Period: 2014
Details: Bristol, Connecticut
Organization: Louisiana State University
Role: Student Sports Director, Tiger TV
Period: During undergraduate studies
Details: Baton Rouge, Louisiana · Developed sports broadcasting and production experience with the university's student television operation.
Organization: KYMA-TV
Role: News Anchor, Reporter and Producer
Period: Early career
Details: Yuma, Arizona · Worked in television news reporting, anchoring and production.
Rise to Fame
Alex Cheney rose to prominence for his role on the television show ABC7 Eyewitness News.
Notable Works
Notable media work includes ABC7 Eyewitness News, KESQ News Channel 3, and CBS 8 News.
Television
- TV Show: ABC7 Eyewitness News (Reporter and Weather Forecaster, 2019-2024) — KABC-TV local news reporting, weather and occasional sports broadcasting
- TV Show: KESQ News Channel 3 (Sports Anchor, Reporter and Weather Forecaster, 2017-2019) — Coachella Valley sports, local news and weather coverage
- TV Show: CBS 8 News (Reporter, From 2025) — San Diego-area local news reporting
- Work: California Launches Free Driving Simulator to Help Teens Make Safer Choices Behind the Wheel (Reporter, 2026) — CBS 8 reporting credited to Cheney in September 2026
Notable Coverage
- Southern California breaking news - ABC7 Los Angeles - Reported on breaking news and significant community developments across the Los Angeles television market
- Southern California wildfire reporting - ABC7 Los Angeles - Reported on wildfire conditions and their effects on communities in Southern California
- Community safety and local news - CBS 8 San Diego - 2026 - Reported on a California initiative offering a free driving simulator to help teenagers improve road safety
Awards & Achievements
- Edward R. Murrow Award
- Emmy Award — Best Local Newscast category
Lesser Known Facts
- Grew up in Orange County, California.
- Completed an internship at ESPN in Bristol, Connecticut.
- Held reporting, weather and sports broadcasting responsibilities at KESQ and ABC7.
Personal Information
- Full Name: Alex Cheney
- Gender: Male
- Occupation: Journalist and reporter
- Nationality: American
- Living Status: Alive
Birth & Background
- Place of Birth: Orange County, CA
Net Worth & Income
- Salary: $44,000–$194,000 (Estimated range)
- Net Worth: $326,000–$4,663,000 (Estimated range)
- Source of Income: Broadcast employment and related professional work
