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
San Francisco's Fillmore outraged over word of Safeway closure
The upcoming closure of a Safeway supermarket in San Francisco's Fillmore District is creating an uproar in the community.
Live updates: No verdict on day 5 of jury deliberation in Nima Momeni trial
The jury will consider whether Momeni is guilty of first or second degree murder, voluntary manslaughter, involuntary manslaughter or an outright acquittal
Local Syrians react to news of Assad regime change
Local members of the Syrian community are reacting to the fall of the Assad regime.
Preparing for disaster in wake of Northern California earthquake
First responders said Thursday's earthquake and tsunami warning was a reminder to prepare for the next big quake. That includes making sure that you're insured to cover any damage from a major quake.
Tsunami warning along Northern California coast canceled, Bay Area residents react
A Tsunami warning was in effect on Thursday stretching from the California-Oregon border south down to Davenport in Santa Cruz County. The National Weather Service (NWS) estimated a tsunami could hit San Francisco at 12:10 p.m.
California State Attorney General Rob Bonta takes steps to 'Trump proof' public places
California State Attorney General Rob Bonta is speaking out, saying the state is ready to take a stand against any effort by the incoming Trump administration to prevent mass arrests and deportations.
Effort to recall San Francisco Supervisor Engardio underway
San Francisco voters approved Proposition K transforming The Great Highway into a park. Now opponents of the plan have launched a recall effort aimed at the supervisor who pitched the idea.
Man overboard investigation in San Francisco, cruise ship officials say
A 72-year-old man is believed to have gone overboard from a Ruby Princess cruise ship that was headed into San Francisco on Monday, a cruise spokesperson confirmed.
San Francisco police spread Thanksgiving cheer, deliver meals to elderly
Thanksgiving is a day to reflect on gratitude and to share good food and fortune.
San Francisco's Union Square boosts safety for in-person Black Friday shopping
Thanksgiving is tomorrow, which means Black Friday is around the corner.