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
Oakland drivers fed up over off-ramp that floods "every time" it rains
The Bay Area started to dry out Wednesday night, after a couple days of rainy weather that left behind flooding in some spots. In Oakland, people are fed up over one stretch of freeway that seems to flood every time a decent amount of rain moves through.
Schools to remain closed through Tuesday amid SF teachers strike
Classes will remain canceled through at least Tuesday for 50,000 students in San Francisco as teachers went on strike this week for the first time in nearly 50 years.
SFUSD, teachers continue talks as parents prepare for possible strike
San Francisco Unified School district officials and union leaders returned to the negotiating table Saturday in hopes of averting a looming teacher strike, as the clock ticked down to a Monday deadline.
Shaq, Tom Brady celebrate Super Bowl weekend in the Bay
As the Seattle Seahawks and New England Patriots prepare to face off Sunday at Levi's Stadium, tens of thousands of fans are celebrating this weekend – along with some high-profile guests.
BART plans massive cutbacks in 2027 if voters reject sales tax
Bay Area residents got a look Thursday at the massive cuts that could be coming to BART next year, if voters don't approve a tax increase to bail out the transit agency. The proposal includes the closure of between 10 and 15 lower-ridership train stations, as well as major service cutbacks.
49ers' Brock Purdy, other NFL stars coach young Bay Area athletes in flag football game
The Super Bowl Experience festivities continued Wednesday night at San Francisco's Moscone Center, where some of the NFL's biggest players took on a new coaching role.
Super Bowl teams arrive in San Jose ahead of championship faceoff
An estimated 90,000 visitors are expected to visit the Bay Area during Super Bowl Week, according to the Bay Area Host Committee.
'Human chain' on Golden Gate Bridge calls for change in Iran
Thousands stood together on the Golden Gate Bridge Saturday, calling for change in Iran.
San Francisco's Roxie Theater closes doors to protest ICE
San Francisco's Roxie Theater is among the local businesses that closed their doors Friday as part of the nationwide protest against ICE.
TB outbreak at San Francisco high school leads to remote, hybrid learning options
A TB outbreak at a San Francisco high school has led to school officials imposing hybrid and remote learning options for safety reasons.