John Krinjak
John Krinjak joined the KTVU FOX 2 News team as a reporter in May of 2025. He has strong family ties to the region — frequently visiting for the past decade — and is now thrilled to call the Bay Area home.
Prior to joining KTVU, John served as an anchor and reporter at KTVU's sister station FOX 7 Austin. He was the station's "7 on Your Side" investigative reporter, hosted the "Texas News Show" on FOX Local, and produced a weekly interview segment called "FOX 7 Focus."
During his time in Austin, John covered the deadly 2021 ice storm and power grid failure, the Uvalde school shooting, and the 2022 race for Texas governor between Greg Abbott and Beto O'Rourke.
John previously worked as an anchor and reporter in Providence, Rhode Island and Bangor, Maine. He grew up in Connecticut, and attended college at New York University, graduating with a degree in Journalism. While living in NYC, John worked behind the scenes at NBC'S TODAY and ABC's Nightline.
In his free time, John enjoys spending time with his niece and nephew here in California, as well as his dog, Tico. John is a die-hard Bon Jovi fan, and has seen the band live more than 45 times!
John lives in San Francisco.
The latest from John Krinjak
Cars torched, businesses defaced as Oakland sideshows critically injure 1
Three destructive scenes unfolded across major intersections in busy neighborhoods -- leading to explosions, car fires, and at least one person with critical injuries.
Thousands gather for 'No Kings' anti-Trump protests in Bay Area
In San Francisco, the protest began at Dolores Park, where thousands gathered before marching nearly two miles to Civic Center Plaza.
Bay Area leaders slam Trump's deployment of National Guard to LA
Bay Area leaders are slamming President Donald Trump's deployment of the National Guard to quell protests against ICE raids in the Los Angeles area.
Swalwell slams Trump's immigration policies at Castro Valley event
East Bay Rep. Eric Swalwell slammed President Trump's immigration policies Saturday during his annual "Hike with Your Rep" with constituents in Castro Valley.
Marvin Boomer's family to sue CHP, city over crash that killed Oakland teacher
Loved ones of Castlemont High School teacher Marvin Boomer announced they're planning legal action over an Oakland crash that took his life last week.
Partner, parents remember 'Mr. Wonderful,' Castlemont math teacher killed in Oakland chase
For the first time, Marvin Boomer's loved ones – including his romantic partner whom he was walking with that night and whose life he saved – are opening up about their grief, the crash, and the legacy the Castlemont High School teacher leaves behind.
Surveillance video shows man dumped at East Oakland gas station after shooting
Surveillance video from a gas station in East Oakland captured the moment a shooting victim was dumped on a street corner and left behind Thursday.
'Bring Miguel home' rally calls for return of Livermore father arrested by ICE
A large crowd gathered in downtown Livermore Wednesday night to voice support for Miguel Lopez. The father of three is being held by ICE following his detention at an immigration hearing in San Francisco.
Sonoma County Pride marks 40 years as attendees brave 90-degree heat
Thousands showed up for the 40th anniversary of Sonoma County Pride in Old Courthouse Square over the weekend.
Vigil held for Oakland Castlemont High math teacher killed following CHP pursuit
Castlemont High School held its graduation on Friday, less than two days after a math teacher was killed as an innocent bystander caught up in a California Highway Patrol pursuit of an 18-year-old suspect in Oakland.