John Krinjak
John Krinjak joined the KTVU FOX 2 News team as a reporter in May of 2025. He has strong family ties to the region — frequently visiting for the past decade — and is now thrilled to call the Bay Area home.
Prior to joining KTVU, John served as an anchor and reporter at KTVU's sister station FOX 7 Austin. He was the station's "7 on Your Side" investigative reporter, hosted the "Texas News Show" on FOX Local, and produced a weekly interview segment called "FOX 7 Focus."
During his time in Austin, John covered the deadly 2021 ice storm and power grid failure, the Uvalde school shooting, and the 2022 race for Texas governor between Greg Abbott and Beto O'Rourke.
John previously worked as an anchor and reporter in Providence, Rhode Island and Bangor, Maine. He grew up in Connecticut, and attended college at New York University, graduating with a degree in Journalism. While living in NYC, John worked behind the scenes at NBC'S TODAY and ABC's Nightline.
In his free time, John enjoys spending time with his niece and nephew here in California, as well as his dog, Tico. John is a die-hard Bon Jovi fan, and has seen the band live more than 45 times!
John lives in San Francisco.
The latest from John Krinjak
Bay Area residents stuck in Puerto Vallarta as cartel violence continues
As the State Department urges U.S. citizens to shelter in place in Puerto Vallarta, people from the Bay Area and beyond are finding themselves trapped in the seaside city.
Racecars speed down San Francisco street as Formula 1 debuts new event
Some of the fastest racecars in the world sped through the streets of San Francisco Saturday, and it was all perfectly legal.
Antioch cop shoots alleged robbery suspect after officer pulled into moving car
An attempted robbery at an Antioch grocery store early Friday set off a chain of events that stretched nearly two miles and ended in a police shooting, authorities said.
California approves $590M loan for BART, Muni, Caltrain, AC Transit
Gov. Gavin Newsom announced a $590 million state loan to help stabilize BART, Muni, Caltrain and AC Transit as they face major budget deficits tied to post-pandemic ridership declines.
'It's happening again today': Bay Area internment survivors speak out on Day of Remembrance
This week marks 84 years since more than 100,000 Japanese-Americans—many from the Bay Area—were sent to internment camps during World War II.
Protesters in Concord slam ICE operations amid new immigration enforcement fears
In Concord, hundreds of people rallied Saturday to protest federal immigration enforcement efforts.
Bay Area restaurants gear up for busy Valentine's Day weekend
Restaurants across the Bay Area are prepping for a very busy Valentine's Day weekend. It comes as experts say couples are expected to spend more on this holiday than in past years.
Musicians, friends gather to remember East Bay trumpet player shot by deputies
Local musicians are paying tribute to a beloved trumpet player who was shot and killed by Alameda County Sheriff's Deputies outside his home earlier this week.
Oakland drivers fed up over off-ramp that floods "every time" it rains
The Bay Area started to dry out Wednesday night, after a couple days of rainy weather that left behind flooding in some spots. In Oakland, people are fed up over one stretch of freeway that seems to flood every time a decent amount of rain moves through.
Schools to remain closed through Tuesday amid SF teachers strike
Classes will remain canceled through at least Tuesday for 50,000 students in San Francisco as teachers went on strike this week for the first time in nearly 50 years.