Kelly Hessedal is a journalist and news reporter for KFMB-TV.
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Best Known For:The television show CBS 8 San Diego News
Breakthrough:Studied at St. Olaf College
10 Quick Facts About Kelly Hessedal
- Full Name: Kelly Hessedal
- Profession: Journalist and reporter
- Known For: The television show CBS 8 San Diego News
- Current Employer: KFMB-TV
- Gender: Female
- Specialization: Reporter and Journalist
- Beats: Crime / Public Safety and Investigations
- Media Level: Local
- Net Worth: $353,000-$5,038,000 (Estimated range)
- Salary: $56,000-$245,000 (Estimated range)
Kelly Hessedal Age
Kelly Hessedal's exact age is not publicly confirmed.
Education
Her educational background includes studies at St. Olaf College and Northwestern University.
- St. Olaf College
- Qualification: Bachelor of Arts
- Field of Study: Communication
- Northwestern University
- Qualification: Master of Science
- Field of Study: Broadcast Journalism
Career & Work
Kelly Hessedal's career includes news and reporting roles with KFMB-TV / CBS 8, a television station and WTXF-TV / FOX 29.
Organization: KFMB-TV / CBS 8
Role: Reporter
Period: From January 2014; confirmed in September 2026
Details: San Diego, California · Reports for CBS 8 in San Diego, including local government, public safety and community issues.
Organization: WTXF-TV / FOX 29
Role: Television Reporter
Period: August–December 2013
Details: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania · Worked as a television news reporter.
Organization: KYW-TV
Role: Television Reporter
Period: June–August 2013
Details: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania · Worked in television news reporting.
Organization: KSAZ-TV / FOX 10
Role: Television Reporter
Period: 2010–2013
Details: Phoenix, Arizona · Covered local and breaking news.
Organization: WREG-TV
Role: Television News Reporter
Period: 2006–2010
Details: Memphis, Tennessee
Organization: WQAD-TV
Role: Television News Reporter
Period: 2004–2007
Details: Moline, Illinois · Worked as a reporter in the Quad Cities television market.
Rise to Fame
Kelly Hessedal rose to prominence for her role on the television show CBS 8 San Diego News.
Notable Works
Notable media work includes CBS 8 San Diego News, FOX 10 Phoenix News, and WREG News.
Television
- TV Show: CBS 8 San Diego News (Reporter, From 2014) — Regional television journalism for the San Diego market
- TV Show: FOX 10 Phoenix News (Reporter, 2010-2013) — Local and breaking television news
- TV Show: WREG News (Reporter, 2006-2010) — Television reporting in Memphis
- Work: ACLU Sues San Diego Over Surveillance Camera Use, Citing Privacy Violations (Reporter, 2026) — September 2026 reporting on surveillance technology and civil liberties
Notable Coverage
- San Diego Police Surveillance Technology Lawsuit – CBS 8 – 2026 – Reported on an ACLU lawsuit challenging the use of automated license plate readers and surveillance technology in San Diego
- San Diego Community and Government Affairs – CBS 8 – Reports on local government, public safety and community issues
Lesser Known Facts
- Has ties to Princeton, Minnesota.
- Has covered stories involving government accountability and surveillance technology.
- Worked in television markets including the Quad Cities, Memphis, Phoenix, Philadelphia and San Diego.
Personal Information
- Full Name: Kelly Hessedal
- Gender: Female
- Occupation: Journalist and reporter
Net Worth & Income
- Salary: $56,000–$245,000 (Estimated range)
- Net Worth: $353,000–$5,038,000 (Estimated range)
- Source of Income: Broadcast employment and related professional work
