Where Is KPIX’s Sara Donchey? CBS Anchor’s Absence Explained

Sara Donchey is a popular anchor on KPIX-TV, alternatively known as CBS Bay Area and her recent absence from social media and television has not gone unnoticed by fans. Now, many are wondering what happened to her.

So, here is everything we have learned about Donchey’s absence and whether she will ever return as CBS KPIX’s anchor.

Why is KPIX’s Sara Donchey absent?

The exact reasons behind Sara Donchey’s absence remain unclear. She hasn’t been active on Instagram and X (formerly Twitter) since July and seemingly didn’t mention anything that would indicate or explain her absence. However, according to some online speculations, these reasons might be personal.

Donchey was born in Los Angeles County and grew up there. She later attended San Francisco State University, from where she received a degree in Print and Online Journalism. She was a very active student, serving as a contributor, online managing editor, and editorial Cartoonist at Golden Gate Xpress, the student-run publication at the university. Recalling her time at Xpress, Donchey said that it was a “living and breathing journalism experience.”

Donchey met a KPIX reporter on X (formerly Twitter), and that led to her initial stint as a production assistant at the station. She later moved to Texas and joined KRIS-TV and KZTV as a multimedia journalist before relocating to Houston to work as an anchor and reporter for KPRC-TV. She eventually returned to KPIX in San Francisco, California, to serve as an anchor.

Will Sara Donchey return as CBS KPIX’s anchor?

The circumstances behind Donchey’s absence from KPIX and social media continue to be a mystery. Some netizens cited a reliable source to claim that Donchey would return as CBS KPIX’s anchor, though they couldn’t tell exactly when. However, claims like this could not be independently verified.