KSBY officially has a new meteorologist. What to know about Jim Castillo
KSBY officially has a new meteorologist — and he brings more than 30 years of experience to the Central Coast team.
According to a news release, veteran meteorologist Jim Castillo has joined the TV station’s “award-winning evening newscasts, providing trusted on-air weather coverage that keeps people in our Central Coast communities connected and informed.”
Castillo replaces longtime meteorologist Dave Hovde, who left the station after 22 years in 2025 to work for PG&E.
“His addition bolsters our weather team across the day — strong meteorologists in the mornings and evenings mean the Central Coast gets the most accurate forecasts,” KSBY general manager Lisa Moore said in the release. “Jim will join evening anchor Richard on air, combining decades of weather and broadcast experience for our community.”
Castillo brings more than 30 years of experience to the KSBY team, most recently working as a meteorologist at KSDK in St. Louis, the release said. Prior to that, Castillo worked in Seattle, Philadelphia and New York and even did a stint at KTLA in Los Angeles.
A certified storm chaser and licensed pilot, Castillo has received the RTDNA Edward R. Murrow Award, the RTNA Golden Mic Award and “dozens of Emmy Award nominations and wins for his work,” according to the release.
“Jim’s impressive background in top-tier markets brings valuable experience and a fresh perspective to our weather coverage,” KSBY news director Kendra Martinez said in the release. “His dedication to delivering accurate and engaging forecasts reflects our commitment to serving the Central Coast community with the highest standards of journalism.”
This story was originally published January 14, 2026 at 5:00 AM.
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