Last Updated on April 3, 2026 by Editor
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Jeff Zevely Biography
Jeff Zevely is an American working in the field of journalism as a feature reporter for KFMB in San Diego, California. Before joining the station in February 2002, he worked at KOAT’s station bureau in Farmington, New Mexico.

Jeff Zevely Height
Zevely stands at a rough height of 5 feet and 7 inches.
Jeff Zevely Age
Zevely keeps his birthdate and year away from the limelight; thus, it is not known when he celebrates his birthday. Nonetheless, we will update this information once available.
Personal Life
Jeff Zevely Relatives and Family
Zevely was raised in Leucadia, San Diego, but keeps information regarding his family and relatives away from the public eye. However, we will update this information once it’s available to the public.
Jeff Zevely Spouse and Children
Zevely tied the knot with Heather Lucas, a former CBS 8 reporter. The two met in Albuquerque, New Mexico, while Zevely worked at KOAT. At that time, Heather worked for a rival TV station. The two later returned to San Diego, and Heather joined UC San Diego. The two have two daughters, Addie and Brianna. Brianna was born on January 8, 2005, and is 21 years old. This is evident on his Facebook post on January 8, 2023, captioned “Happy 18th birthday to our daughter Brianne!…” During Zevely’s free time, he enjoys outdoor activities with his family, including surfing, fishing, camping, and volleyball
Jeff Zevely Education
Zevely received his diploma from San Dieguito High School before enrolling at UC Santa Barbara. He later graduated with a Bachelor’s Degree in Journalism. While in high school, he played volleyball, and in 1988, his team won the CIF championship. In addition, he played college volleyball for four years
Professional Life
Jeff Zevely Career
Zevely works as a feature reporter for KFMB. Also, he fills in on Sports and Weather for CBS News 8. He loves telling stories and follows in the footsteps and legacy of Larry Himmel. He also enjoys sharing the stories of San Diegans with his own quirky style, bringing the viewer something unique and unusual. In this capacity, he has climbed stoplights, surfed in his business suit, and jogged in minus ten degree meat lockers.
Before joining KFMB CBS 8, Zevely worked at KOAT’s station bureau in Farmington, New Mexico. This marked his start in the journalism field. There, he first worked solo as a reporter, shooting, writing, and editing the stories. He was then promoted to KOAT’s main station in Albuquerque, New Mexico, as a reporter. After two years, he started covering major stories as a weekend morning anchor.
Jeff Zevely Net Worth
Zevely has garnered a net worth ranging from $1 million to $6 million during his successful career as a journalist.
Jeff Zevely Salary
Zevely receives an approximate annual salary of $110, 000, which he earns working as an featured reporter for KFMB.
Jeff Zevely Social Media
Zevely has active social media platforms, i.e., Facebook, X(previously Twitter), and Instagram. He has a following of over 3.9K on Facebook, over 3K on Instagram, and over 3.4K on X.
Jeff Zevely KFMB CBS 8
At KFMB CBS 8, Zevely works alongside his fellow journalists and meteorologists, such as;
- Jake Garegnani
- Karthik Venkataraman
- Abbie Black
- Alex Cheney
- Jenny Day
- Esmeralda Perez
- Steffi Roche
- Regina Yurrita
- Laura Cavanaugh
- Elizabeth Sanchez



