Linda Watkins Bennett Biography
Linda Watkins-Bennett is an American award-winning Journalist working at Action News Now serving as a producer and anchor since she joined the station. She also anchors at CBS 12 and NBC 24 AT 4 PM.
Linda Watkins Bennett Career/Education
Bennett earned her bachelor’s degree certificate from California State University. She is presently performing her duties as a producer and anchor for Action News Now since she obtained employment at the station.
In addition to producing and hosting Action News Now at noon, Linda also serves as the show’s anchor at 4 pm on NBC 24 and CBS 12. She has over 35 years of experience covering news in the North State and is an award-winning journalist.
As a native Chicoan, Linda Watkins-Bennett has been recognized as an “Official Chico Icon” by the organization “You Know You’re From Chico When…” She provides our news coverage with an “insider’s” viewpoint.
Chico Linda consistently engages in and supports community events. She gives speeches at service club meetings and career days, judges parades and competitions, chairs scholarship committees, and emcees significant occasions. Easter Seals of Northern California, the old Big Brothers Big Sisters of Butte County, and the 13th District PTA have all benefited from Linda’s fundraising efforts. At the moment, she serves on the CSU, Chico, Valene L. Smith Museum of Anthropology Community Advisory Board.
The Chico Community Coalition, the late Cal Worthington, the Chico Shrine Club, the Corning Exchange Club, the Chico Economic Planning Corporation, the Farm Bureaus of Butte and Tehama Counties, the Tehama County Cattlemen’s Association, Passages Adult Resource Center, and the Chico Shrine Club have all honored her for her work supporting the Glenn Medical Foundation’s “Splendor in the Valley” Benefit.
Linda Watkins Bennett’s Salary
Bennett’s annual salary ranges between $25,000 to $60,000.
Linda Watkins Bennett’s Net Worth
Bennett’s estimated net worth is about $1.5 Million to $4.5 Million.
Linda Watkins Bennett Age
Bennett was born and raised in Chico and celebrates her birthday on the 15th of August every year. However, her actual age is not publicly available as of 2024 but she seems to be about 49 years old as of the year 2024.
Linda Watkins Bennett Husband
Bennett is a married woman, however, she has not shared any information concerning her husband. However, in her free time, she likes to watch movies, listen to music, create art, and go gardening with her husband and kid.
Linda Watkins Bennett Family/Parents
Information about Bennett’s parents, siblings, and relatives is still under review and, so far is not available publicly.
Linda Watkins Bennett’s Social Media Platforms
Bennett interacts with her fans quite often and she has 4100 followers on Facebook, 100 followers on Twitter, and 260 followers on Instagram.
6 Quick Facts About Linda Watkins Bennett
- Age: Not Available
- Marital Status: Married
- Net Worth: Between $1.5 Million and $4.5 Million
- Salary: Between $25, 000 and $60, 000
- Nationality: American
- Height: 5 feet 6 inches tall