Christien Kafton
Christien has been reporting for KTVU since 2009. In his time at KTVU, he has worked every shift, from 4:30am working for "Mornings on 2" to the "Ten O'Clock News."
In his time at the station he has reported on hard-hitting stories including his Emmy-nominated reporting on the morning of the deadly Ghost Ship fire, and the Tubbs fire. Christien has also covered lighter human interest stories including the iconic Bay to Breakers, numerous San Francisco Giants and Golden State Warriors Championships.
Christien is a Bay Area native who grew up watching KTVU Channel 2 News when legendary anchor Dennis Richmond was on the anchor desk. Christien was born in Oakland and raised in Berkeley. He attended Maybeck High School, and UC Berkeley before leaving the state for graduate school at Northwestern University. His first reporting job took him to Plattsburgh, NY, from here he moved on to Toledo, OH and Phoenix AZ before returning to the Bay Area; first working at NBC Bay Area before joining the Channel 2 News team.
Christien currently heads up KTVU's San Francisco bureau covering stories from City Hall to Chase Center. When he's not working you're likely to find him riding his bike through Golden Gate Park with his family or on the baseball diamond, trying to keep up with his son.
The latest from Christien Kafton
Assault at San Francisco convenience store caught on camera
Prosecutors in San Francisco have charged 26-year-old Jessica Blazee with felony assault, saying she launched an unprovoked attack on another woman.
SFSU protesters break down encampment after reaching agreement
Student protesters at San Francisco State University say they've reached an agreement with the school's president on the issue of Gaza and are beginning to dismantle their encampment.
Palestine mural in San Francisco vandalized again, this message says 'Kill the Jews'
A pro-Palestine mural that was vandalized at least six times before was defaced again, this time with hateful and threatening antisemitic remarks that said "Kill the Jews."
Golden State Valkyries revealed as new WNBA team
The Golden State's new WNBA team has a new name.
San Francisco Muni prepares a fare evasion crackdown
Muni estimates that one in five public transit riders on their system does not pay their fare.
RSA Conference expected to generate $62 million for San Francisco
San Francisco was buzzing with activity on Thursday as 40,000 visitors filled the Moscone Center for the RSA Conference.
Chinatown plans events for AAPI Heritage Month
San Francisco's Chinatown is unveiling a lineup of events to celebrate Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month.
Mustang driver strikes teen in San Francisco during wild chase
San Francisco police on Tuesday stopped a hit-and-run driver who reportedly hit two people, including a 14-year-old girl, in a pursuit through the city before crashing.
San Francisco wants to bring entertainment zone to Financial District
San Francisco Mayor London Breed hopes to create a new hotspot in the middle of the Financial District.
Volunteers from major San Francisco companies clean up downtown
Volunteers from some of San Francisco's most recognized companies were outside on Thursday to help clean and beautify the downtown area.