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
False alarm about ICE enforcement rattles San Francisco
A false alarm about an immigration enforcement officer approaching a minor on a San Francisco bus is raising real concerns.
San Francisco residents frustrated by fake red zones eliminating parking spaces
San Francisco's Municipal Transportation Agency is monitoring fake red zones that have been appearing around the city.
NBA and Warriors celebrate legacy of Dr. King
This year, for Martin Luther King Junior Day the Golden State Warriors celebrated the civil rights icon's message of harmony. The Warriors hosted a special guest who knew Dr. King, and who today said his mission continues.
Oakland reacts to indictment against former Mayor Sheng Thao
Reaction to recalled Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao's indictment is rolling in. Some of the mayor's previous opponents are saying the indictment is vindication of their suspicions.
2 major events in San Francisco are scheduled for February. Is the city ready?
San Francisco law enforcement and city leaders are gearing up for a big month ahead and are warning people to be on alert for scammers as the city prepares to host Lunar New Year celebrations and the NBA All Stars Game.
JPMorgan conference expected to generate $92 million for San Francisco economy
The J.P. Morgan Healthcare Conference kicked off in San Francisco's Union Square on Monday.
San Francisco's newest mayor picks new fire chief
San Francisco's new mayor announced that the city will have a new fire chief in just a matter of weeks.
San Francisco prepares to welcome a new mayor
San Francisco is set to swear in a new mayor on Wednesday. Civic Center Plaza is buzzing with activity, covering the ground with flooring and building a riser, as the city prepares to swear in Mayor-elect Daniel Lurie on Wednesday.
SF police union calls for city to rejoin the Joint Terrorism Task Force
San Francisco's Police Officers Association is leading the call for the city to re-join the Joint Terrorism Task Force following the attack in New Orleans. San Francisco left the task force in 2017, and now some are calling for the city to re-enter the intelligence-sharing organization led by the FBI.