Bailey O'Carroll
Bailey O’Carroll has been at KTVU since 2022. During that time, she’s covered some of the biggest stories in the Bay Area, even flying with the U.S. Navy Blue Angels, and has conducted one-on-one sitdown interviews with some of the biggest names in Bay Area sports.
During her time at KTVU, she’s also highlighted important local stories, such as the impact of abuse within the San Jose State University gymnastics program. Bailey is proud to have been nominated for two Emmy Awards for sports journalism.
Originally from San Marcos, Calif., Bailey studied sports journalism at Arizona State University before starting her career at KOLD News 13 in Tucson.
At KOLD, Bailey covered a range of stories including the Phoenix Suns' road to the NBA Finals, The University of Arizona’s women’s basketball teams national championship run, an NCAA men's basketball tournament, and the college baseball world series in Omaha, Nebraska.
While she wasn’t a star athlete by any stretch, Bailey has loved sports for as long as she can remember, telling her parents at the age of two her favorite movie was "The Green Bay Packers".
After attending her first college basketball game in middle school, Bailey decided her goal was to become the first female head coach in the NBA, and spent most weekends in her room, dissecting old game films USC would send her.
Ultimately, she decided she didn’t like telling people what to do and fell in love with journalism.
She was named KTVU’s first female sports reporter in February 2025, after spending one year on KTVU's digital team and two years as a general assignment news reporter.
In her free time, Bailey loves to travel and has visited 32 countries. She's also tried a McDonalds McFlurry on five different continents. She enjoys hanging out with friends and family and stays active by running along the Embarcadero, and taking pilates classes almost daily. A resident of San Francisco, she loves to explore the city, try new restaurants, take in Giants’ games from the bleacher seats, and dog watch at Crissy Field.
The latest from Bailey O'Carroll
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This woman brought the NBA All-Star game to the Bay Area. Next up, Super Bowl LX and FIFA World Cup
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Legacy SF business faces 'imminent' eviction, turns to community for support
The Jug Shop has been part of San Francisco for 60 years, but that could soon change.
49ers trade WR Deebo Samuel to Washington Commanders: reports
The San Francisco 49ers have traded wide receiver Deebo Samuel to the Washington Commanders, according to reports.
Meet the interpreter working in 'shadow' of star Giants' outfielder Jung Hoo Lee
His name won't come up in the batting order, and he'll likely never record a stat for the San Francisco Giants, but still, you may have seen him on the field.
San Francisco man runs 7 marathons in 7 days on 7 continents
Chris Edell, 45, of San Francisco, was searching for a challenge and added meaning to his life, so he decided to run seven marathons in seven days on seven different continents.
California woman loses everything in Palisades Fire, except Buddha statue
One month ago, the Palisades Fire ripped through Heather Burnett's apartment, destroying everything -- except one of her prized possessions.
Bay Area middle schoolers organize donation drive for LA wildfire relief
Two young middle schoolers in San Ramon organized a donation drive for wildfire relief victims in LA on Saturday morning.
Sonoma State discontinues all athletic programs amid massive budget cuts
Sonoma State University announced on Wednesday that the school would be discontinuing all athletics and eliminating multiple majors and faculty members amid a slew of budget cuts.
SF Giants new GM Zack Minasian has known nothing but baseball
When Zack Minasian was named the San Francisco Giants General Manager, he didn't cry or scream, instead, Minasian, who said he felt giddy, initiated what he called a "Buster hug" with Buster Posey.