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David Begnaud
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David Begnaud is CBS13's resident "Cajun."
He left his native Louisiana to join the station as a General Assignment Reporter in October of 2007.
Before moving to Sacramento, Begnaud was the lead reporter for KSLA TV in Shreveport Louisiana, where he was recognized as Louisiana's Reporter of the Year. He also was awarded the state's top award for the Best Investigative Report.
Prior to joining KSLA, Begnaud started his career in his hometown of Lafayette, La. Fresh out of high school, at the age of eighteen, he was hired as a General Assignment Reporter just days before his first semester of college. Less than six months later, Begnaud was named anchor of the station's inaugural weekend morning show. Three months later, he was named anchor weekend evening editions of "Eyewitness News." He went on to fill both roles, attending college during the week and anchoring on the weekends.
Growing up along the Gulf Coast, Begnaud has extensive experience covering natural disaster like Hurricanes and Tropical Storms.
Begnaud is a graduate of the University of Louisiana at Lafayette.
When he's not working he enjoys equestrian show jumping, skiing, and exercising.