James Torrez
James joined KTVU in January 2021. Since his time, he's reported on the COVID-19 pandemic, mass shootings in San Jose and Sacramento, as well as playoff runs for the San Francisco Giants, San Francisco 49ers and Golden State Warriors.
James began his career as a reporter/fill-in anchor at WTVC in Chattanooga Tennessee, where he was named Best TV News Reporter by Tennessee Associated Press in 2017. After 2.5 years, he moved back home to West Palm Beach where he became a multimedia journalist at WPEC. There, he earned an EMMY nomination for his work covering the aftermath of Hurricane Dorian striking the Bahamas.
James was born and raised in West Palm Beach, FL. He graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Telecommunications with a specialization in News and Producing at the University of Florida. In college, James won a professional Florida Associated Press award for a feature piece produced with a study abroad group in Florence, Italy.
Coming from South Florida, James was excited to escape the humidity and learn about the microclimates of the Bay Area. He also loves to explore the different cuisines in each district of San Francisco; you can easily find him looking for the next DIm Sum spot in Chinatown. James also enjoys all kinds of sports. He plays and coaches soccer and volleyball in the Bay Area. On Saturdays in the Fall, you can find James rooting on his beloved Gators on the college football field.
The latest from James Torrez
'Last call' bill in California is different from other versions
A new push to extend alcohol sales until 4 a.m. in California is making its way through the Legislature again, with supporters saying it can be good for business and critics saying it can be dangerous for the public.
UCSF Benioff Children's Hospital workers on strike over 'integration plan'
Healthcare workers who work at UCSF Benioff Children's Hospital in Oakland are striking on Wednesday over an "integration plan" they say will cost them money.
'We are prepared': SF businesses boarded up as leaders call for peaceful 'No Kings' protests
The demonstrations coincide with Trump's military parade happening in Washington, D.C. on Saturday.
Major League Cricket debuts at Oakland's oldest sports stadium
Oakland's oldest sports stadium will host a new sport for the first time on Thursday evening: Major League Cricket.
San Francisco police confront splinter group of anti-ICE protesters
San Francisco police made another round of arrests after a second round of anti-ICE protests on Monday night, where several buildings were defaced with graffiti.
San Francisco police arrest nearly 150 during anti-ICE demonstrations
San Francisco police said they arrested nearly 150 people on Sunday night during protests in support of anti-ICE demonstrations down south in Los Angeles that were marred by vandalized buildings, damaged cars and Muni buses, and officers suffering injuries.
Tam High rally to bring back contractors serving Black students
Teachers from Tamalpais High School rallied on Thursday morning to persuade the school board to reinstate two contracts who run a program to support the district's Black students.
Security guard spots Crockett hillside fire
Firefighters in Contra Costa County quickly took care of a hillside grass fire near Crockett on Thursday morning, first spotted by an alert security guard.
Deadly motorcycle crash, big rig fire on I-580 in Livermore
A deadly motorcycle crash and subsequent big rig fire shut down eastbound Interstate Highway 580 in Livermore early Tuesday morning, the California Highway Patrol said.
18-year-old charged in Oakland chase that killed math teacher insists car wasn't stolen: attorney
The attorney of an 18-year-old charged with felony vehicular manslaughter after the CHP pursued him and which led to the death of an innocent Castlemont High School teacher in Oakland told KTVU a different version of events ahead of his Monday court hearing.