Azenith Smith
I feel incredibly blessed to be able to report in the Bay Area, specifically from the South Bay where I’m from. I grew up watching the 10 p.m. news on KTVU and to be a part of the team is a dream come true.
Raised in Milpitas, I went to elementary school at Holy Spirit School in Fremont and then Notre Dame High School in downtown San Jose (I mention my schools because I’m so grateful for my teachers and the education I received!). I earned a Journalism degree from Cal Poly San Luis Obispo.
My career started at The Filipino Channel reporting for “Balitang America” in Redwood City. I then worked at KCBY in Coos Bay/North Bend, Oregon, KION/KCBA in Monterey/Salinas and KVVU in Las Vegas before joining KTVU in April of 2014.
My career achievements include an Emmy nomination while working in Las Vegas for teacher background checks. Also in Vegas, I reported for Fox News with Shepard Smith after a gunman opened fire on the Las Vegas Strip upset with a club’s cover charge.
I also helped my station KION receive a regional Edward R. Murrow Award for its coverage of the Giants fan Bryan Stow attack. In 2019, I received a John Swett Award from the California Teachers Association for a story on a pending teacher’s strike in San Jose.
However, my greatest achievement is becoming a mom to a now toddler.
Thank you for watching KTVU Fox 2. It’s an honor to report the news to a community I care deeply about, my hometown! Feel free to connect with me on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.
The latest from Azenith Smith
‘Christmas in the Parking Lot’ lifts South Bay seniors’ spirits
Senior residents and their families came together for an outdoor holiday event at the Bridgepoint Senior Living Community in Los Altos.
Mountain lion spotted in Morgan Hill neighborhood
On Monday, a rare sighting of a mountain lion raised concern in a Morgan Hill neighborhood. A homeowner spotted the lion hiding behind bushes on a front lawn on White Cloud Drive.
49ers coach disappointed virus restrictions bans professional sports in Santa Clara County
Coach Kyle Shanahan shared his frustration with Santa Clara County’s new health order banning contact sports. It remains up in the air where the team will practice or play.
COVID forces South Bay nonprofit to adjust Thanksgiving meal service, but doesn't dampen spirit
Several hundred homeless people in San Jose received a traditional Thanksgiving dinner in a not so traditional way. City Team found a way to work around the pandemic and provide grab and go meals.
Santa Clara County directs focus at COVID rate among Latinos
Santa Clara County authorities are urging members of the Latino community to abide by guidelines to stop COVID-19.
City employee who volunteered at San Jose church among victims injured in stabbing attack
An employee for the City of San Jose remains hospitalized with serious injuries after being stabbed while volunteering at a church.
Santa Clara County vows to enforce COVID rules amid holiday shopping
Santa Clara County officials have vowed to crack down on businesses that violate COVID-19 rules.
One arrested after stabbing at San Jose church leaves 2 dead, 3 injured
The violence did not occur during a religious ceremony, the police said. Instead, the attack apparently involved people who were receiving shelter in the church.
Hospitals worried they might exceed capacity because of coronavirus surge
As the number of coronavirus cases continues to rise, hospitals throughout the Bay Area are seeing the impacts.
Retailers brace for panic buyers this pandemic Thanksgiving
With a curfew set to go into effect in California this weekend, grocery stores are anticipating the run on toilet paper and other paper goods will likely get worse.