Gasia Mikaelian
Gasia Mikaelian joined KTVU in 2005: she’s reported live on everything from the North Bay wildfires to a Super Bowl: some of her most fulfilling work came during the height of the COVID pandemic, in a series exploring the pandemic’s effect on mental health.
Gasia started her career as a reporter at KSWT in Yuma, Arizona. She then reported and anchored at WAFF in Huntsville, Alabama, XETV in San Diego and KPRC in Houston before coming to KTVU.
Gasia grew up in Livermore and went to Las Positas Community College before earning a journalism degree at San Diego State University. She is grateful to be in the Bay Area – after having lived in various other states, and has a renewed appreciation for the fantastic weather, limitless opportunities for outdoor activities, and most of all, the warm, genuine nature of the people who call this region home.
When not at work, you can find Gasia cooking for her family, on a hike in the East Bay hills, or poking through the shelves of her favorite thrift shops.
The latest from Gasia Mikaelian
Oakland mayor ready to 'declare state of emergency' if police chief isn't selected by year's end
Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao said she would "declare a state of emergency" if a new police chief isn't selected by the end of the year.
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis claims 'leftist policies' have ruined San Francisco
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis visited San Francisco on Tuesday as part of his presidential campaign and had terse words for the City. San Francisco Mayor London Breed said DeSantis is using the "oldest playbook in politics to get attention."
After mass shootings, Republican critiques, San Francisco mayor devoted to defending city
After two high-profile mass shootings in San Francisco and harsh critiques regarding public safety from Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, Mayor London Breed responds to that criticism and lays out how the city is working to improve public safety ahead of this month's Pride celebration.
Oakland's Amy Schneider talks about epic Jeopardy success and other fun facts
Oakland's Amy Schneider had a 40-game winning streak on Jeopardy and made history as one of the game show's first openly transgender champions. And then she came on KTVU to talk about it.
Making birth experiences for Black mothers more positive
Anisha Johnson says she chose to have a Black midwife, and a home birth for this pregnancy after a "traumatic" hospital experience with the birth of her first son.
Thanksgiving sides recipes from KTVU
Check out these family-favorite recipes for Thanksgiving sides from KTVU.
One-on-one: Rep. Jackie Speier explains why it's time to 'pass the torch'
“It's bittersweet,” Rep. Jackie Speier told KTVU in a one-on-one interview shortly after she announced her decision first on Twitter. “But it's time to pass the torch to another generation.”
Experts say young children need to interact in-person with others for growth and development
Some early childhood development experts say they are concerned about the toll the COVID-19 pandemic may take on some of the youngest Californians.
Foodie Fast Five Q&A with Gasia Mikaelian
Gasia Mikaelian answers five foodie questions.
East Bay Regional Park offers a peaceful escape to the great outdoors
East Bay Regional Park District provides an escape to nature without traveling too far away from home.