Christien Kafton
Christien has been reporting for KTVU since 2009. In his time at KTVU, he has worked every shift, from 4:30am working for "Mornings on 2" to the "Ten O'Clock News."
In his time at the station he has reported on hard-hitting stories including his Emmy-nominated reporting on the morning of the deadly Ghost Ship fire, and the Tubbs fire. Christien has also covered lighter human interest stories including the iconic Bay to Breakers, numerous San Francisco Giants and Golden State Warriors Championships.
Christien is a Bay Area native who grew up watching KTVU Channel 2 News when legendary anchor Dennis Richmond was on the anchor desk. Christien was born in Oakland and raised in Berkeley. He attended Maybeck High School, and UC Berkeley before leaving the state for graduate school at Northwestern University. His first reporting job took him to Plattsburgh, NY, from here he moved on to Toledo, OH and Phoenix AZ before returning to the Bay Area; first working at NBC Bay Area before joining the Channel 2 News team.
Christien currently heads up KTVU's San Francisco bureau covering stories from City Hall to Chase Center. When he's not working you're likely to find him riding his bike through Golden Gate Park with his family or on the baseball diamond, trying to keep up with his son.
The latest from Christien Kafton
RSA Conference expected to generate $62 million for San Francisco
San Francisco was buzzing with activity on Thursday as 40,000 visitors filled the Moscone Center for the RSA Conference.
Chinatown plans events for AAPI Heritage Month
San Francisco's Chinatown is unveiling a lineup of events to celebrate Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month.
Mustang driver strikes teen in San Francisco during wild chase
San Francisco police on Tuesday stopped a hit-and-run driver who reportedly hit two people, including a 14-year-old girl, in a pursuit through the city before crashing.
San Francisco wants to bring entertainment zone to Financial District
San Francisco Mayor London Breed hopes to create a new hotspot in the middle of the Financial District.
Volunteers from major San Francisco companies clean up downtown
Volunteers from some of San Francisco's most recognized companies were outside on Thursday to help clean and beautify the downtown area.
Bay Area May Day rallies show support for workers, Palestinians
People around the Bay Area held demonstrations on May 1, a traditional protest day, where workers rallied for immigrant rights, and also to stand in solidarity with Palestinians overseas.
San Francisco State pro-Palestinian protesters rally for Israel divestment
San Francisco State University has joined the growing list of student-led protests on college campuses over the Israel-Hamas war.
San Francisco police cracking down on speed
San Francisco police are offering details on the department's new plan to crack down on speeding.
San Francisco monitors Supreme Court case on whether cities can criminalize homelessness
The Supreme Court of the United States heard oral arguments about how a small city in Oregon is handling its unhoused population and that decision could have a huge impact in the Bay Area.
SF's 4/20 celebration is a bust, but have you heard about 'Bicycle Day'?
Although there are no official activities planned for 4/20 in San Francisco, the city is preparing nonetheless.