Bonneville International’s Country 105.1 KNCI Sacramento is in the market for a new afternoon host following the departure of longtime personality Pacey Williams (Cervantes), who has decided to step away from radio to pursue an opportunity outside the industry.
Williams shared the news on social media last week, calling it one of the most emotional moments of his career.
“Today is a very emotional day for me,” he wrote. “A career which has spanned almost two decades is coming to an end. It’s very rare for people in radio to be able to leave on their own terms, and I’m so happy I was able to do so.”
He added that he is leaving radio to pursue “something so big that my hands are shaking even typing this,” hinting at a major announcement set for November 5th.
Williams joined KNCI in 2018 as the station’s afternoon drive host and also spent time on sister station Now 100.5, where he handled night duties. His on-air style—energetic, engaging, and authentic—helped strengthen KNCI’s connection with listeners in Northern California.
Before arriving at Bonneville Sacramento, Williams hosted mornings on Classic Hip Hop V101. His career has also included stints at several prominent stations in San Diego and San Francisco, showcasing his versatility across formats and markets.
Bonneville has not yet announced a replacement or timeline for filling the afternoon slot, but the search is already underway.
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