KTXL FOX40 News
Broadcast Media Production and DistributionCalifornia, United States51-200 Employees
KTXL FOX40 News is a Sacramento-based local broadcast media producer and distributor serving the Sacramento-Stockton-Modesto region. It began broadcasting in 1968 and joined the FOX network in 1986, adopting the FOX40 brand and a focus on deeper coverage of issues that matter. The organization has earned recognition from several journalism bodies, including the Associated Press, Edward R. Murrow, SPJ, and it received an Emmy in 2019 for a podcast. Its reporting spans on-air and digital platforms, with a strong emphasis on investigative work and community-oriented programming such as FOX40 Investigates and FOX40 In Your Neighborhood, as well as local sports coverage that highlights young athletes, including a high school program called Final Quarter. The station builds community ties through partnerships with organizations like the Salvation Army, Shriners Hospitals for Children, and Autism Speaks, and supports drives and back-to-school initiatives. Fox40.com serves as a hub for local content and advertising reach across platforms, placing the station within the regional broadcast media landscape.