Jana Katsuyama
Jana Katsuyama joined KTVU in 2007 and became part of the Ten o’clock News team in 2012. During her time at KTVU, Jana has won multiple Emmy awards and her investigation into paper automobile dealer plate loopholes led to an Assembly bill that changed California’s license plate laws so new cars no longer can be on the road without a license plate.
As a journalist, Jana has covered wildfires in the North Bay and southern California, been tear-gassed while reporting on Occupy protests, flown with the Red Barons in an open cockpit plane over Lake Superior, anchored breaking news coverage during the first hours of the Boston Marathon bombing, and did live reports from Tokyo just days after the 2011 Tohoku earthquake and tsunami disaster connecting with Bay Area residents in Japan.
Prior to working at KTVU, Jana was an anchor and reporter at the ABC affiliate WDTN-TV in Dayton, Ohio. She began her career at the NBC affiliate KBJR-TV in Duluth, Minnesota along Lake Superior. Before entering journalism, Jana worked as an international relations coordinator for the Hiroshima YMCA Medical College in Yonago, Japan. She also was selected to teach English in Japan through the Japanese Foreign Ministry and Ministry of Education’s JET Program.
Jana is originally from Dayton, Ohio and graduated with honors from Oberlin College with a double major in English Literature and East Asian Studies.
Jana loves the natural beauty of the Bay Area and the rich, cultural diversity of the people. She also enjoys volunteering for community organizations, helping the Northern California Cherry Blossom Queen Program, the Japanese American Citizens League, the National Japanese American Historic Society, the Nichibei Foundation, Self-Help for the Elderly and other groups. Jana has been a member of the Asian American Journalists Association since 1999.
When not working, Jana enjoys bicycling, ballet, playing tennis, and the pursuit of a perfect cup of tea or coffee.
The latest from Jana Katsuyama
Oakland residents say LA fires are reminder of lessons learned in 1991
Oakland residents and fire officials watching the images of devastation in Los Angeles this past week, say it is a reminder of the many changes they have implemented, and the lessons learned from the 1991 Oakland Hills firestorm.
Damages from LA fires could impact insurance for all Californians, despite new rules
There is no official dollar amount for the damages from the Los Angeles wildfires, but initial estimates by some experts put it at $20 billion to $50 billion for insurers.
Congresswoman Barbara Lee on decision to run for Oakland mayor
Congresswoman Barbara Lee launched her campaign Wednesday, joining the special election race for Mayor of Oakland. Supporters who had been urging her to enter the race for mayor, greeted her as she made her way to the city clerk's office at 1:30pm to sign the official paperwork needed to launch her campaign.
Beloved 'Postman Jeff' retiring after 47 years of service in Lafayette
After 47 years as a mail carrier, "Postman Jeff" has decided to retire. On his final day, neighbors put signs out in their mailboxes showing their gratitude for his nearly half decade of service.
Barbara Lee opens campaign account to run for Oakland's mayor
Former Congresswoman Barbara Lee has officially filed a campaign account to run for Oakland mayor.
Oakland leaders appoint Kevin Jenkins as interim mayor ahead of special election
Jenkins was born and raised in East Oakland. He is the son of two Oakland Unified School District employees, a graduate of Oakland High School and was first elected to the council in 2022.
Mill Valley family avoids New Orleans tragedy by hours
While the nation takes in the tragedy unfolding in New Orleans, local law enforcement is looking to review what led up to the tragedy to learn and hopefully to prevent another incident from happening there.
Personal toll of potential govt shutdowns on Americans
The uncertainty these past few days created anxiety for federal workers and Americans trying to plan for the holidays.
Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao reflects on achievements, challenges as she leaves office
On Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao's final day in office Tuesday, she shared her thoughts about her journey through City Hall.
Suspect in Wisconsin school shooting identified as 15-year-old female student
Authorities said three people are dead, and six others were wounded after a shooting at a private Christian school in Madison, Wisconsin on Monday morning.