KCAL 96.7 Radio in Inland Empire Dismisses Entire On‑Air Staff, Moves to Automated Classic Rock

KCAL 96.7, a long‑standing classic‑rock station serving Southern California’s Inland Empire, announced on August 1, 2026 that it is laying off its entire on‑air staff. The change will shift the station to a fully automated, DJ‑free music format that will play classic rock nonstop.

Station officials, including chief operating officer Kelly Sanders, said the move is intended to provide “nothing but music all day across the Inland Empire.” Long‑time hosts such as John DeSantis and Daryl, who together spent decades on the air, confirmed the layoffs and thanked listeners for their support before the transition.