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
BART police arrest man after stabbing on train at 19th Street Station
A man was arrested for allegedly stabbing a BART passenger at the 19th Street Station in Oakland, BART police said.
NAACP, community leaders blast Oakland mayor over missed deadline for public safety grant
The NAACP Oakland chapter blamed Mayor Sheng Thao Monday, demanding an independent investigation and questioning what led to the failure to meet the deadline to receive millions from the state to combat organized retail theft.
SF's 'Mermaid Series Run' promotes female athleticism
Hundreds of runners laced up Sunday morning preparing for a fun and challenging race, including one that crosses the Golden Gate Bridge. With options to run a 5K, 10K or 10-mile distance, the Mermaid Series Run helps introduce young girls and women to the sport of running. The 10-mile race brings runners across the Golden Gate Bridge.
'This is it folks': Oakland's Rooz Cafe shutting down after 22 years due to crime
Saturday morning was Rooz Cafe's final hours of business. The owner said he is closing for good because of crime in Oakland and that the "nonsense and no accountability from city officials" has made it time to call it quits.
Teachers, students feel unsafe in San Jose school district
For the first time in nearly a month, teachers and students spoke directly to leaders at the East Side Union High School District about why they don't feel safe at school.
Video captures San Francisco police shooting man with knife
San Francisco police shot and injured a man who pulled out a large knife, all of which was captured on a bystander's cellphone video.
Police car crashes into Orinda Wells Fargo building
An Orinda police officer was released from the hospital after he crashed his patrol cruiser into a Wells Fargo Bank.
Protest for more pedestrian-family friendly intersections in San Francisco
Residents in San Francisco are demanding safer streets for pedestrians, particularly families, following the death of a 4-year-old at a busy intersection.
Waymo, Cruise cleared to charge for driverless rides
Waymo and Cruise have been granted the green light to charge for their driverless rides.
KTVU flies with Air Force 'Hurricane Hunters' into eye of tropical storm
Whenever a significant weather system looks to make landfall, the 53rd Reconnaissance Squadron of the United States Air Force Reserves has a job.