KTVU Channel 2 News made Bay Area television history in October 2006 by becoming the first television station to broadcast all local newscasts in high definition.

As part of the HD launch, KTVU Channel 2 News unveiled a new set with animated footage in the background, a state of the art HD graphics package, a new Live StormTracker 2 radar display and a new Live Drive Time Traffic HD mapping computer with real time traffic sensors. Viewers will even see an improved picture watching on their standard definition set.

"As the Bay Area News leader we're very excited to be able to bring the benefits of high definition television to Bay Area news viewers. KTVU Channel 2 News is committed to giving our viewers the best local news viewing experience possible and high definition helps us achieve this," said Tim McVay, Vice President and General Manager.

KTVU Channel 2 News produces 38 ½ hours of award-winning local news each week with the KTVU Channel 2 Morning News, KTVU Mornings on 2, KTVU Channel 2 News at Noon, KTVU Channel 2 News at 5, KTVU Channel 2 News at 6 and The Ten o’Clock News on KTVU Channel 2.

"It is gratifying to see the terrific on-air results today of KTVU's high definition news debut. It took a tremendous effort by KTVU Channel 2 employees to launch all the elements of HD at once, but the payoff for the viewer is well worth it," said Ed Chapuis, News Director.

As a FOX affiliate, KTVU Channel 2 already broadcasts a number of highly rated FOX programs including, 24, American Idol, Bones, House, The OC, Prison Break, Major League baseball and NFL football.