Christien Kafton
Christien Kafton is a reporter based out of KTVU's San Francisco bureau.
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With California schools closed for academic year, greater emphasis on distance learning
Gov. Gavin Newsom confirmed on Wednesday that schools across the state will stay closed for the academic school due to the COVID-19 pandemic, but classes are still in session just online.
San Francisco schools distribute laptops to students in need for online distance learning
San Francisco schools are distributing laptops to needy students, trying to make sure education continues through the stay home order.
San Francisco continues to discourage social gatherings, doesn't want NYC situation
More locations in San Francisco are closing down ahead of the weekend in an effort to discourage any social gatherings.
Patient at Laguna Honda Hospital tests positive for COVID-19, medical workers still need equipment
Six medical workers, and now a patient at Laguna Honda Hospital have now tested positive for COVID-19. Health care workers say they don't have the equipment they need.
E.R. physician at SF General Hospital tests positive for COVID-19
KTVU has learned an emergency room physician at Zuckerberg San Francisco General Hospital has tested positive for COVID-19, the novel coronavirus.
San Francisco anticipates surge in COVID-19 cases
The City of San Francisco is planning for a significant rise in COVID-19 cases and calling for more support from state and federal officials.
San Francisco mayor closes playgrounds, health officer warns worst yet to come
San Francisco's mayor confirms 131 cases of COVID-19. She is now closing city playgrounds and urging people adhere to social distancing orders.
Suspect wanted after Bay Bridge crash, carjacking
Three lanes are blocked in the east bound direction because of the crash. It's not clear if the carjacking suspect got away or was apprehended.
San Francisco public schools planning for distance learning and lengthy closures
San Francisco Unified School District is working on its plan for distance learning going forward in an uncertain time.
Stay-at-home order turns San Francisco into ghost town
The stay-at-home order around the Bay Area has left some of San Francisco's busiest locations eerily empty.