Jana Katsuyama
Jana Katsuyama joined KTVU in 2007 and became part of the Ten o’clock News team in 2012. During her time at KTVU, Jana has won multiple Emmy awards and her investigation into paper automobile dealer plate loopholes led to an Assembly bill that changed California’s license plate laws so new cars no longer can be on the road without a license plate.
As a journalist, Jana has covered wildfires in the North Bay and southern California, been tear-gassed while reporting on Occupy protests, flown with the Red Barons in an open cockpit plane over Lake Superior, anchored breaking news coverage during the first hours of the Boston Marathon bombing, and did live reports from Tokyo just days after the 2011 Tohoku earthquake and tsunami disaster connecting with Bay Area residents in Japan.
Prior to working at KTVU, Jana was an anchor and reporter at the ABC affiliate WDTN-TV in Dayton, Ohio. She began her career at the NBC affiliate KBJR-TV in Duluth, Minnesota along Lake Superior. Before entering journalism, Jana worked as an international relations coordinator for the Hiroshima YMCA Medical College in Yonago, Japan. She also was selected to teach English in Japan through the Japanese Foreign Ministry and Ministry of Education’s JET Program.
Jana is originally from Dayton, Ohio and graduated with honors from Oberlin College with a double major in English Literature and East Asian Studies.
Jana loves the natural beauty of the Bay Area and the rich, cultural diversity of the people. She also enjoys volunteering for community organizations, helping the Northern California Cherry Blossom Queen Program, the Japanese American Citizens League, the National Japanese American Historic Society, the Nichibei Foundation, Self-Help for the Elderly and other groups. Jana has been a member of the Asian American Journalists Association since 1999.
When not working, Jana enjoys bicycling, ballet, playing tennis, and the pursuit of a perfect cup of tea or coffee.
The latest from Jana Katsuyama
Oakland A's agree to being co-tenants with Roots, Soul soccer teams
The Oakland -Alameda County Coliseum Board unanimously approved a new proposal for the Oakland Coliseum on Friday, that did not center on baseball, but rather, a different kind of pitch.
Toxic lead levels in fashion accessories at two retailers
A new report from Center for Environmental Health says two retail chains are selling handbags, shoes, and other fashion accessories with toxic levels of lead. We spoke with the group that issued the report about their warning for consumers.
New 'seed lending library' taking root at San Francisco's Bayview branch
San Francisco Public Library has launched a new kind of lending library at the Bayview Branch, planting seeds of knowledge in a very different way. The collection sits on a table near the courtyard, tucked away in an old, wooden card catalog.
California Republican Haley supporters face candidate conundrum
The race for the White House swings through Georgia on Saturday, with President Joe Biden scheduled to arrive in Atlanta for a fundraiser and former President Donald Trump prepared to hold a rally in Rome, Georgia.
Bay Area guests attending Biden's State of the Union address
The stakes are high for President Biden as he delivers the State of the Union address this year. The speech is scheduled for 6 p.m. PST and will be followed by a Republican rebuttal delivered by Alabama Senator Katie Britt.
Democrat Adam Schiff and Republican Steve Garvey advance to compete for California Senate seat
The race for California's Senate seat in November is poised to be a rare two-party showdown between Democrat Adam Schiff and Republican Steve Garvey.
How will California voter turnout be on Super Tuesday?
As California voters join the Super Tuesday primaries this year, election officials are watching to see how turnout compares to previous presidential primary years.
CPUC clears path for Waymo robotaxi expansion to Peninsula and LA
Waymo's driverless taxis are a common sight on San Francisco streets, and now the company has received a green light to expand its robotaxi service.
Waymo expansion into San Mateo, Los Angeles counties gets approved
Waymo has won approval to expand its driverless taxi service into San Mateo and Los Angeles counties.
Four candidates for Oakland police chief vacancy address public at forum
The Oakland Police Commission held a community forum Thursday night, to introduce the public to four police chief candidates topping their list.