KTNX TV

KTNX-TV went on the air first in September 1983 as an NBC affiliate on analog Channel 34 in Sonora, California. It remained as an NBC affiliate through the 80s when the network was number one, airing on most cable systems on Channel 8, but branded itself as Channel 34. As a result, cable companies in Tuolumne and southern Calaveras counties removed then NBC affiliate KCRA from Sacramento from their systems. In the spring of 1995, KTNX swapped affiliation and became a CBS affiliate. At that time, the cable systems removed Sacramento CBS affiliate KOVR and reactivated the KCRA signal. In the mid 2000's, KTNX rebranded itself as CBS 8, to reflect their cable position. However, they still operate on air at 34.1. With the advent of digital tv, KTNX also signed on a subchannel, KTNX 34.2, which brought NBC back to the market, airing on Channel 4 on cable system, thus branding themselves as NBC 4. KCRA was then removed once again from the cable systems in Sonora and Angels Camp. News is aired several times daily on KTNX 34.1 (8) only. The NBC station airs NBC Nightly News, but does not air or simulcast local newscasts. Sierra Nevada TV also owns and operates KZKZ TV, on 27.1 (ABC) and 27.2 (FOX), thus bringing all major networks to Tuolumne County, although KZKZ operates as a Low Power station. KZKZ is not listed as a primary station in Calaveras County, thus the cable in Angels Camp receives ABC and FOX from both Sacramento and Sonora.