Allie Rasmus
Allie came to KTVU in 2009. Some of the most significant stories she’s covered in that time include the San Bruno gas pipeline explosion, the Ghost Ship warehouse fire, The Tubbs, Atlas and Kincaid wildfires in the North Bay and most recently, the Covid-19 pandemic.
Born and raised in the Bay Area, after graduating from California High School in San Ramon, Allie opted for a change of scenery (and climate) and went to college at Northwestern University in Evanston, Illinois. She earned her bachelor's and master’s degrees from the Medill School of Journalism.
Before graduate school, she worked as a production assistant at the Noticias Univision bureau in Mexico City, and later in Washington, D.C. as a researcher with CNN Productions. Allie started her on-air career doing reports based out of Washington, D.C., for WDTV in Bridgeport, West Virginia. Later, she covered the state legislature for News 8 Austin in Texas (now Spectrum News) and moved to Phoenix, Arizona to work at KSAZ for three years before making the move to KTVU.
Allie and her family enjoy getting outside to enjoy all sites in the Bay Area: from hiking the trails at Tilden and the Redwood Regional park, to taking a trip to the Oakland Zoo or catching a movie at the Grand Lake Theater. They love skiing Tahoe in the winter and making their yearly family trip to Santa Cruz in the summer.
The latest from Allie Rasmus
Nearly half of Californians don't have 'much trust' in health care system: poll
Millions of Californians lack confidence in the state’s health care system, citing a lack of price transparency and long wait times as primary drivers of their skepticism.
College admissions anxiety is at an all-time high, but this expert says families need a different perspective
National College Decision Day just passed — the annual milestone when high school seniors officially commit to where they'll spend the next four years.
Can't sleep on vacation? An expert says you're probably making these mistakes
Vacation is supposed to be a time to unwind — but for many travelers, a good night's sleep is the one thing they can't seem to pack.
Iran war, redistricting, and California voter apathy: What's at stake before the midterms
With the midterm elections just months away, a confluence of crises — a stalled war with Iran, a landmark Supreme Court ruling on voting rights, and an uninspiring California governor's race — is setting up what one political historian calls a genuinely dangerous political moment for Republicans.
Can weight-loss drugs protect against Alzheimer's? A UCSF expert breaks down the latest research
Social media influencers have been making bold claims that GLP-1 medications — the same drugs used for weight loss and diabetes — can also prevent Alzheimer's disease.
California gas prices highest in U.S.
According to data from AAA, the average price for a gallon of regular unleaded in California is now above $6, leading a nationwide surge that has seen prices jump 44 percent since the onset of the conflict.
White House Correspondents Dinner shooting unlikely to change political opinions, expert says
A political scientist says the shooting at the White House Correspondents' Dinner is unlikely to dramatically change public opinion of President Trump, whose disapproval rating hit a new high of 58% this week.
Consumer confidence hits record low amid Iran war fears, K-shaped economy concerns
U.S. consumer confidence fell to its lowest level on record this month, driven by fears over rising costs tied to the ongoing war in Iran, even as official government data suggests the broader economy remains relatively stable.
Meta to lay off 10% of its staff: What we know
Meta, the Menlo Park-based parent company of Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp, announced this week that it will reduce its workforce by about 10% as it shifts its focus toward artificial intelligence.