Elissa Harrington
I have deep roots in the Bay Area. I grew up watching KTVU and was inspired by Dennis Richmond and his no-nonsense approach to journalism. It's a huge honor to work at the station I turned to for some of the most important events of my lifetime. I spent most of my childhood living in Berkeley. Some of my happiest memories include feeding the animals at the Little Farm, hiking trails at Tilden Park, and riding my bike with my two sisters. My dad often took me to A's games - although I went solely to watch the dot race! I remember the day of the Loma Prieta earthquake. I was outside when I felt a huge rolling sensation and saw the bricks under my feet come out of the ground. Another major news event that made a huge impact on my life was the 1991 Oakland Hills fire. I remember sitting on the roof of my house watching firefighters make air drops on the burning hillside. My journalism journey took me to Sydney, Australia, to Oregon and Sacramento. Finally, I made it home to the Bay Area. Reporting in my home community is a dream come true. I have lived many special places but nothing compares to the Bay Area. Every time I drive over the Bay Bridge I'm in awe of the unrivaled beauty of the San Francisco waterfront and skyline. My husband and I are longtime vegetarians and we are both news reporters – so he understands my picky diet and crazy schedule! My greatest joy is being a mom to 4-year-old son and 2-year-old daughter. We love singing together, swimming, and riding the steam trains at Tilden Park.
The latest from Elissa Harrington
Oakland Unified adopts student vaccine mandate
The Oakland Unified School District will now require vaccines for its students, following Los Angeles' lead and making it the first in Northern California to impose a student mandate.
Fire destroys downtown Lafayette home
Flames spread quickly and badly damaged a cluttered home in downtown Lafayette early Thursday, authorities said.
Lightning strikes cause damage in Bay Area; weather should ease up by afternoon
National Weather Service models showed that on Friday morning, lightning was spotted in the Sacramento valley, along I-80 in Vallejo and Fairfield, and some areas near Martinez.
Bridge Fire forces evacuations in Placer County
The Bridge Fire has burned 411 acres in Placer County and is 15% contained Monday afternoon.
San Francisco ballpark concession workers vote to strike
If you’re heading to a San Francisco Giants game soon you might have to bring your own food. Concessions workers voted to authorize a strike, which could happen at any time.
Vigil held after crash kills Livermore High School student, 5 others injured
Hundreds gathered on the Livermore High School football field Saturday evening to pray and offer comfort to the grieving families of six students involved in a deadly crash.
False COVID positives at Oakland Unified School District cause confusion
OUSD is now saying some of the cases they reported last week, when they said there were a high of 94 reported cases, were false positive.
Only the fully vaccinated can enter indoor San Francisco venues
The mandate that went into effect on midnight makes San Francisco the only city in the country to allow fully vaccinated people inside restaurants, bars, clubs, gyms, and venues.
Caldor Fire: Wall of flames races through Northern California
Firefighters say the Caldor Fire fire has grown so quickly they’ve had a hard time even keeping their maps updated with the perimeter. Video from the scene shows the enormous wall of flames racing through part of El Dorado County.
California Gov. Newsom holding 4-day 'Vote No' rally to fight the recall
Things are heating up as the recall election against Gov. Gavin Newsom is about a month away.