The station began with an original construction permit granted to Rollin Wong on November 6, 1995 to build a low-power station on VHF channel 12 (as K12OZ) to serve Fresno and surrounding area. 3ABN acquired the station in June 1998 and was granted a license on October 21, 1998.
The initial construction permit for a low-power radio station on VHF channel 12 (as K12OZ) was granted to Rollin Wong on November 6, 1995, with the goal of serving the Fresno area.  3ABN acquired the station in June 1998 and received its license on October 21, 1998.