About This Station

**KEST 1450 AM** is a multicultural radio station serving the San Francisco Bay Area, broadcasting on the AM dial. Owned and operated by Multicultural Radio Broadcasting, the largest group of Asian and ethnic radio stations in the U.S., it has provided relevant programming to niche markets for over 25 years. The station's schedule features more than 100 hours per week of Cantonese and Mandarin programs, encompassing news, talk, information, and variety, alongside a broader emphasis on news, talk, entertainment, and current affairs. Its coverage spans six Bay Area counties, including San Francisco, Santa Clara, Oakland, Berkeley, San Mateo, and Union City, reflecting the diversity of the communities it serves. With a "full service" format, KEST delivers a mix of local and international content, as evidenced by its world news headlines, and offers live streaming online for listeners.